2023 Acura RDX

[285south]

2023 Acura RDX, Acura 0w20 with LM Ceratec. 6,515 miles on oil.

I was waiting until 3rd oil change to start tracking. These results are from the 2nd oil change started adding LM Ceratec. Seems I have to change the air filters in my SUV. Fotgot to add/pay extra for TAN TBN, next time.

 

[fantastic]

Yeah, Si is high as flagged. Does that have anything to do with the LM Ceratec? Good thing is the contamination appears, otherwise, very low so my suspicion is it's not abrasive Si & more of new engine break-in material still getting flushed out.

 

[JavierH19]

A turbo engine wouldn't be getting a 20 grade in this thickie driveway. I've been using 0/5w-40 instead of 0w-20 in my 2021 for years and I'm still under warranty.

I'd skip the ceratec and bump to a 30/40 grade SP rated euro oil. M1 esp 0w-30 would be nice for it.

 

[NormanBuntz]

The zero fuel reading is surprising.

 

[285south]

Yes, agreed with using 30 grade since I live in the desert, and using 20 for that I get it free at the dealership for the first two years since buying it. Which allows to let the engine break-in be flushed during this period. I have a stash of German Castrol that I will be using in 5k miles. And add LM Ceratec again at 35k mileage.

 

[tolian21]

The zero fuel reading is surprising.

What kind of lab is this? I doubt its zero

 

[KJSmith]

Does the oil in your RDX stay dark or is it pretty clean after a change?

If I remember correctly, my wife's was really clean when she got it new.
The dealer did the first change yesterday and the oil is really dark.
So dark I doubt it was done.