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I idled a lot more this time than my previous sample. I idle the CUV at least 10-15 minutes 4 days a week for 3 months. That puts it at A minimum of 4.8-7.2 hours. However, I idled several more hours for things like waiting for wife to shop while I crank the heater in the Volvo so I speculate it was well over 7.2 hours but probably no more than 15 hours. I wanted to get the oil tested for fuel via GC method to see how it handled the idling.
After 5,131 miles the "Low Oil" message came on & checked the level HERE. I added 1 qt. of oil top up & I should've only added 0.75 qts since it put it above FULL by 1/8". I ran this sample of Mobil European FS 5w-40 for 8,470 miles total.
Soot at 0.14% & GC Fuel was 1.46%. This is good considering the idling I did. This engine is not a DI. A little note about buying Schaeffer's oil test kits off eBay. Schaeffer's will not stand behind them if buying from there. It was a bear to get the GC fuel test added to my sample testing even though I was willing to pay. Luckily a local rep did take my money to have that test done. Probably won't bother again with that hassle now that I know the fuel is in good shape w/cold MO winter idling so I'll save the extra $17.33.
Viscosity ending at 11.09 which is not unexpected at this mileage. This lab says 20% viscosity loss is considered normal & that falls within that range. I think their 10,000 mile claim is about right for this oil. I will point out that this kit was supposed to come with either a AN or BN test but it doesn't show so I will be calling them in the morning to get that resolved & I will post the results here when I get it. The previous sample was supposed to be a Valvoline Euro 5w-30 & you can see that 1st Sample in the image below as well.
I idled a lot more this time than my previous sample. I idle the CUV at least 10-15 minutes 4 days a week for 3 months. That puts it at A minimum of 4.8-7.2 hours. However, I idled several more hours for things like waiting for wife to shop while I crank the heater in the Volvo so I speculate it was well over 7.2 hours but probably no more than 15 hours. I wanted to get the oil tested for fuel via GC method to see how it handled the idling.
After 5,131 miles the "Low Oil" message came on & checked the level HERE. I added 1 qt. of oil top up & I should've only added 0.75 qts since it put it above FULL by 1/8". I ran this sample of Mobil European FS 5w-40 for 8,470 miles total.
Soot at 0.14% & GC Fuel was 1.46%. This is good considering the idling I did. This engine is not a DI. A little note about buying Schaeffer's oil test kits off eBay. Schaeffer's will not stand behind them if buying from there. It was a bear to get the GC fuel test added to my sample testing even though I was willing to pay. Luckily a local rep did take my money to have that test done. Probably won't bother again with that hassle now that I know the fuel is in good shape w/cold MO winter idling so I'll save the extra $17.33.
Viscosity ending at 11.09 which is not unexpected at this mileage. This lab says 20% viscosity loss is considered normal & that falls within that range. I think their 10,000 mile claim is about right for this oil. I will point out that this kit was supposed to come with either a AN or BN test but it doesn't show so I will be calling them in the morning to get that resolved & I will post the results here when I get it. The previous sample was supposed to be a Valvoline Euro 5w-30 & you can see that 1st Sample in the image below as well.
