2010 Ford Ranger, 4.0L V6, 9.8k, 3.3k on PP 5W30

[Colt45ws]

6 month interval due to warranty requirements.
Previous UOA

Code:


Iron 21

Chromium 1

Aluminum 7

Copper 3

Silicon 11

Sodium 4

Potassium 1

Molybdenum 58

Maganese 1

Boron 1

Magnesium 10

Calcium 2374

Phosphorous 653

Zinc 744

Fuel 1.7% - GC

Soot
Water
Visc 9.0cSt@100C

TBN 3.89

Oxid 12

Nitr 18

Lab is Polaris.

 

[TallPaul]

Looks pretty good but seems thin for a 5w30. 9.0 cSt is just edging into a 20 weight category. I like a nice solid 10.5 cSt 30 weight. I would go with a high mileage oil that is thicker off the shelf, or throw one qt of 10w40 in to the mix. That PP I think is a bit on the thin side from the get go.

 

[Colt45ws]

I went back to QSUD for the current fill.

 

[dnewton3]

As with your other UOA, where's the Pb?

If you're going to OCI at such short intervals (this vehicle and your other) then syn's are a TOTAL waste of money in your circumstances.

The wear rates and TBN retention are really very bland, and you're not getting anywhere near your ROI for these expenditures. I suspect any decent dino brand could do this well at least.

 

[Colt45ws]

If its not listed, its zero.
I dont spend a lot. The jug of PP for this run was $18.21 out the door.

 

[TallPaul]

Why don't you try Redline 5w30 and go 10,000 miles?

 

[addyguy]

Warranty.......

 

[dnewton3]

Originally Posted By: Colt45ws
If its not listed, its zero.
I dont spend a lot. The jug of PP for this run was $18.21 out the door.


How long ago was that? I haven't seen PP that cheap in a few years.


Everything has to be taken into context. That is certainly a great price; was that a 5qrt or 4qrt jug?

 

[Colt45ws]

5qts. It was 18.75 and I get 10% off.