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Hi addyguy
Are you referring to the Mobil ESP X2 0W-20 European Car Formula above ?
Are you referring to the Mobil ESP X2 0W-20 European Car Formula above ?
I changed the engine air filter, and silicon came down, 15 PPMSilicon is a bit higher than it should be; and AL is a lot higher than it should be. Bearings are AL on this engine, so abrasive particles are causing some bearing wear.
I’d check the air intake system really well for leaks to reduce grit getting into the oil.
I noticed some big differences in the anti-wear additive in the sample dated 8/27/2024 at 144,619 miles. Can you remember which oil brand you drained out at that time; I am just wondering?Good morning. I guess all these oils are good. Amsoil just has a higher TBN, not by much though. First three oils are Mobil 1 AFE, Toyota, and Pennzoil Platinum. I think Pennzoil is the best deal of all four. What do you guys say?
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It is a low power Toyota 4 banger, that doesn't run hot. Do you think it needs those beefy Euro spec oils?Just a thought
Did the OP ever consider "Mobil ESP X2 0W-20 Euro Formula" Seems to get positive reviews .
That's Toyota oil, the huge Moly.I noticed some big differences in the anti-wear additive in the sample dated 8/27/2024 at 144,619 miles. Can you remember which oil brand you drained out at that time; I am just wondering?
ThanksThat's Toyota oil, the huge Moly.
Thanks.That's Toyota oil, the huge Moly.
Thanks.That's Toyota oil, the huge Moly.
If you examine a Patek Philippe with a 3lb sledgehammer, it won’t be very impressive, either. However, with a 60x loupe you’ll likely be amazed when you use the proper tool for the evaluation you’re trying to perform.Long drain oils are not for me. Amsoil is expensive and honestly it didn't impress me with this report.
How is it worn out, the engine that is? Watery thin oil, 6,200 miles and no make-up oil. Seems okay to me.Lets see if it does any cleaning on this old worn out van.
You're wasting your money on such a short interval. A syn blend would probably yield the same results.Good morning. I guess all these oils are good. Amsoil just has a higher TBN, not by much though. First three oils are Mobil 1 AFE, Toyota, and Pennzoil Platinum. I think Pennzoil is the best deal of all four. What do you guys say?
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Naw. It could be from an additive. Need to compare to VOA.Silicon is a bit higher than it should be; and AL is a lot higher than it should be. Bearings are AL on this engine, so abrasive particles are causing some bearing wear.
I’d check the air intake system really well for leaks to reduce grit getting into the oil.
True, Toyota oil has silicone in itNaw. It could be from an additive. Need to compare to VOA.
How do you know this?True, Toyota oil has silicone in it
Why not use this in the vehicle?I have some oil that I want to sell, made a thread under sales. Check it out if you need it
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I will be switching to 0w-20 permanentlyWhy not use this in the vehicle?
No, I think Pennzoil did the bestI may be mistaken, but didn't the Toyota oil yield the best results? I mean based upon UOAs which doesn't mean much apparently. But the TBN was second highest, tons of moly and best wear metals of the bunch. Silicone may have been the air filter as described.
I have done VOAsHow do you know this?
That must be quite the VOA to show silicone.I have done VOAs