2007 Ford Escape 2.3L Under Valve Cover Pics

[badtlc]

Originally Posted By: pbm

That's pretty much the same usage that my 16' Escape will get and my garage also never goes below 50* to 55*F.....this engine should be spotless with your OCI and usage...I don't get it..

PS: As I said earlier, it's not problematic....a little varnish never hurt anything but I expected better....


I agree. No big deal but for my attention to detail it didn't really bear any fruit. I think I could have ran 10k OCIs on syn blend and gotten these same results.

At least I can try to test out full syns and see if they can indeed reverse deposits. I'll probably do Mobil1 or Mag1 0W20/5W20 when I get to that point.

 

[BigD1]

It's an engine not a dinner plate. Don't see any sludge. How do you know that the Pennzoil Platinum used for 70,000 miles did not cause at least some of the varnish?

 

[RISUPERCREWMAN]

I will bet the farm the varnish is caused by using the blends & conventional oil the last 60K miles! If you want squeaky clean stick with synthetic & don't look back! You get what you pay for in this life!

 

[badtlc]

Originally Posted By: BigD1
It's an engine not a dinner plate. Don't see any sludge. How do you know that the Pennzoil Platinum used for 70,000 miles did not cause at least some of the varnish?


I don't know that.

 

[badtlc]

here is another 2.3L with 150k miles on it. While it is noticeably cleaner than mine, it does show the same color change pattern.

http://www.escape-central.com/1forum/showthread.php?threadid=35526

 

[tig1]

Originally Posted By: rideahorse
Just goes to show you that syn oil is no better than dino. You just have less money in your pocket.


I have used M1 0-20 at 10K OCIs for several years in my Duratech engines. How do I have less money in my pocket?

 

[dave1251]

Originally Posted By: RISUPERCREWMAN
I will bet the farm the varnish is caused by using the blends & conventional oil the last 60K miles! If you want squeaky clean stick with synthetic & don't look back! You get what you pay for in this life!


Once again you and to OP do not have a clue what your are posting.

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-1st-t...gid=1&pid=1

Nothing but M-1.

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3580662/Cobalt_Under_Valve_Cover_Pictu

Again synthetics.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Justrolledintot...expecting_this/

Again.

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3643016/all/Valvetrain_pics_-_2001_Acura

Various PCMO's.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: dave1251

Once again you and to OP do not have a clue what your are posting.

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-1st-t...gid=1&pid=1

Nothing but M-1.


The Mobil 1 engine at the bottom of that page looks a heck of a lot better than the 94, or the engine on the 3rd page

Though there was this comedy gold post:

Originally Posted By: Random Guy
Looking good. The golden color means that your oil change intervals are perfect.


LOL!!!

Originally Posted By: dave1251
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3580662/Cobalt_Under_Valve_Cover_Pictu

Again synthetics.


This one looked pretty good

Originally Posted By: dave1251
https://www.reddit.com/r/Justrolledintot...expecting_this/

Again.


For a sludge-prone 4.7L, that actually looks pretty decent.

Originally Posted By: dave1251
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3643016/all/Valvetrain_pics_-_2001_Acura

Various PCMO's.



Says Valvoline Synpower, Maxlife, and Pennzoil high mileage. Given the additional detergents in the HM oils, and how easy Honda engines generally are on oil, not really surprising.

 

[badtlc]

Originally Posted By: dave1251


Once again you and to OP do not have a clue what your are posting.



I think you are trying to insult me but can you be more clear about what you are insulting me about before I take offense?

Thanks.