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Here's my recent report from Blackstone regarding my 2021 Accord 2.0t. Next sample will be with 0w30 M1 AFE. Let me know what you think.
Once again no one knows with this analysis whether a viscosity deviation is due to mechanical shear or fuel dilution. Given the history of UOA on this engine I’m going to guess fuel dilution.The KV100 end number speaks to the fact that the oil took a beating, it sheared to just being a hair above a 0w16 grade. I have seen the exact same thing with Subaru's FA24F TGDI engines that run 0w20 for 3000-4000 miles or so.
I would not be surprised if that engine shreds M1 0W30 AFE as well, even down to a similar KV100 number after only 3000 miles or so. Keep an eye on it and don't count on an Xw30 grade oil to sustain itself any better than a 0w20 unless it is a dual rated HDEO or a Euro spec oil.
I'm going to drop this 0w30 at around 3,000 miles and test. I have 5w30 and a Napa Gold sitting on the shelf waiting. Im hoping to get these aluminum number down a bit. I've always said the 0w20 doesn't belong in a DI turbo motor and I think this sample proves it. I'm new to the UOA world so maybe someone can fill me in a bit.The KV100 end number speaks to the fact that the oil took a beating, it sheared to just being a hair above a 0w16 grade. I have seen the exact same thing with Subaru's FA24F TGDI engines that run 0w20 for 3000-4000 miles or so.
I would not be surprised if that engine shreds M1 0W30 AFE as well, even down to a similar KV100 number after only 3000 miles or so. Keep an eye on it and don't count on an Xw30 grade oil to sustain itself any better than a 0w20 unless it is a dual rated HDEO or a Euro spec oil.
Im working my way up to that. I'll run this 0w30 to 3k and dump it for 5w30.way to go on the 30weight! i've been running various 5w30 in my 1.5T civic, i'm sure your 2.0T accord will love it!
Once again no one knows with this analysis whether a viscosity deviation is due to mechanical shear or fuel dilution. Given the history of UOA on this engine I’m going to guess fuel dilution.
I'm going to drop this 0w30 at around 3,000 miles and test. I have 5w30 and a Napa Gold sitting on the shelf waiting. Im hoping to get these aluminum number down a bit. I've always said the 0w20 doesn't belong in a DI turbo motor and I think this sample proves it. I'm new to the UOA world so maybe someone can fill me in a bit.
I'm in texas therefore 5w is a no brainer and easily accessible. Not sure what state you're in but 0w30 can certainly be justified. CheersIm working my way up to that. I'll run this 0w30 to 3k and dump it for 5w30.
I'm in NJ. It gets into the single digits in the winter sometimes. In the summer we can be over 100*I'm in texas therefore 5w is a no brainer and easily accessible. Not sure what state you're in but 0w30 can certainly be justified. Cheers
Thoughts on 0w30 in the winter and 5w30 all summer?
you should be perfectly fine with 5w30 as well with those ambient temps. I'm sure pour point for most of 5w30 is well below 0F.I'm in NJ. It gets into the single digits in the winter sometimes. In the summer we can be over 100*
Thoughts on 0w30 in the winter and 5w30 all summer?
I dumped the factory fill at 1k miles followed by a 4k. So this this is the 3rd OCI. I'm not sure otherwiseI find it weird that your iron is so low after only 7000 miles. The aluminum makes sense, I'd expect it to be higher than universal averages with so low miles. I think it's a good report for the miles on the vehicle. I expect all metals to drop on the next go around.
Not to mention the winter rating being appropriate.you should be perfectly fine with 5w30 as well with those ambient temps. I'm sure pour point for most of 5w30 is well below 0F.
I agree.It looks like 0W20 isn’t the best choice for your Honda. Like others have said, a 0W30 or 5W30 would be a better choice.
It looks like 0W20 isn’t the best choice for your Honda. Like others have said, a 0W30 or 5W30 would be a better choice.
Im hoping to get these aluminum number down a bit. I've always said the 0w20 doesn't belong in a DI turbo motor and I think this sample proves it. I'm new to the UOA world so maybe someone can fill me in a bit.
Weird drop in vis. Not sure that's right. Ultra starts in the mid 8's for vis. I think pennzoil makes a thin 30w. I'd stick with a 0w. JmoHere's my recent report from Blackstone regarding my 2021 Accord 2.0t. Next sample will be with 0w30 M1 AFE. Let me know what you think. View attachment 86103