April Super Flo Euro 5W40 (9,869 km) - 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5
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I'm sure that could do it but that's good news it's not anything internal to your engine. I've never used any extractors due to me thinking this could happen. If it wasn't a tube that came with an oil analysis kit I'd not use it but you know that now. Never heard of this oil so it must be a local name? Thanks for sharing.
I think I will buy the extractor that Blackstone Labs sells for my next sample.
I had never heard of this engine oil either. It's the oil my garage uses. A small company in L'Isle-Verte, Quebec makes it. I'm not a pro but the results don't look too bad to me.
Interesting. On the results they look good. Viscosity dropped but wear metals were still kept low to average over the run. Your schedule seems to be working here in your Golf.
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The oil sheared considerably (25%) and there's no sign of fuel dilution (440F flashpoint), which is concerning.
Also concerning is the mixed bag of recommended applications:
as I'm sure @kschachn would agree, C3 and 229.51 (low/mid SAPS) aren't compatible with 502 00/505 00 and A40. This is supported by your UOA that doesn't show anywhere close to enough phosphorous for the oil to be 502 or A40, which are A3/B4 full-SAPS oils with 502 00/505 00 229.3/229.5 and often LL-01 like M1 FS 0W-40 or 5W-40.
If your engine calls for a 502 00/505 00 lubricant, this oil is not formulated for that application, despite claiming it is.
Also concerning is the mixed bag of recommended applications:
as I'm sure @kschachn would agree, C3 and 229.51 (low/mid SAPS) aren't compatible with 502 00/505 00 and A40. This is supported by your UOA that doesn't show anywhere close to enough phosphorous for the oil to be 502 or A40, which are A3/B4 full-SAPS oils with 502 00/505 00 229.3/229.5 and often LL-01 like M1 FS 0W-40 or 5W-40.
If your engine calls for a 502 00/505 00 lubricant, this oil is not formulated for that application, despite claiming it is.
I'm really disappointed. This oil change was not cheap either ($125 CAD). My previous garage used Liqui Moly Leichtlauf 5W40. I'm thinking of going back to that oil.
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Why not just get M1 FS 0W-40 at Canadian Tire, Partsource or Walmart? CT usually has it on sale on a rotating schedule, stock up.
What about Castrol Edge and Pennzoil Euro? I know Canadian Tire has them on sale sometimes too.
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Sure, if you like Castrol better than Mobil, then go that route, it's usually on sale too. They seem to alternate the sales between Mobil and Castrol, not sure about the SOPUS products.
Walmart has Pennzoil Euro 5W40 for 40$ ish regular price year round 
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