American Motorcycle Institute (AMI )Test Results
Auto-Rx safe to use with wet clutch
Test of Cycle-Rx in a Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Test Location: American Motorcycle Institute, Daytona Beach, Florida
Oil Analysis, Comments and Conclusion Provided by Dyson Analysis
Vehicle
2002 Harley Davidson RoadKing
Engine
Stock 88 CID Twin Cam
Start Mileage
10,770
End Mileage
12,500
Oil/Filters
Harley 20-50w; stock oil filters
Comments
Seemingly well maintained twin cam engine with a normal oil analysis signature before Auto-Rx.
Test Stats Provided by AMI
110 psi both cylinders (mileage: 10,770)
160 psi both cylinders (mileage: 12,500)
Note: 2 gauges were used to confirm 'after' results
Heads pulled at 12,500 miles
Test Duration: One month, 1730 miles
@2000 miles on fresh oil, NO Auto-Rx
@1030 miles after 12 ounces Auto-Rx added ("Cleaning Phase")
@700 miles AFTER fresh oil change with only residual cleaning effect of Auto-Rx ("Rinse Phase")
Elemental Analysis Tests Provided by Dyson Analysis
Oil Samples 1,2,3 Levels in ppm
Element
1
2
3
Comment
Aluminum
6
3
3
Normal trend and no increase in wear during or after cleaning
Calcium
1263
1129
2052
Normal oil add levels
Chromium
4
1
1
Significant decrease in ring and chrome coating wear during and after Auto-Rx cleaning
Copper
23
10
4
MAJOR decrease in bushing and bearing wear AFTER RX cleaning
Iron
25
7
6
MAJOR decrease in cylinder and cam wear
Lead
9
0
8
During cleaning lead bearing wear dropped to NIL, lead wear is a bit elevated by a dirt leak probably at the air filter or intake area. Auto-Rx while installed stopped the bearing wear .
Magnesium
1092
563
741
Normal oil additive
Molybdenum
3
1
14
Ring coating, wear dropped with Auto-Rx, spike of 14 ppm is oil or assembly lube add from post teardown.
Phosphorus
1240
804
760
Normal oil additives
Potassium
4
8
0
Normal oil additive and fuel add residuals, post Auto-Rx residuals are cleaned
Silicon
13
11
14
Ingested dirt from air filter or intake , lead wear is being elevated by this but the Auto-RX treatment helped slow the wear rates. Air filter and ANY dirt leaks on engine need to be corrected.
Sodium
5
6
2
Normal oil adds and environmental contamination
Tin
0
0
3
Bearing overlay and assembly lube residuals, note Auto-RX contributed no wear during cleaning phase. Spike in tin is also related to dirt ingression in rinse phase.
Zinc
1032
940
1813
Normal oil additive
Soot/Solids
13
0
12
Note MAJOR drop in solids production during cleaning phase , level returns to normal during rinse phase.
Oxidation
29%
38.5%
45.5%
Elevated trend indicates Auto-RX cleaning action is ongoing and active, oil is NOT oxidizing but the cleaning of deposits is.
Nitration
25%
31%
16%
A good measure of combustion efficiency and high levels of Nitration contribute to and enable varnish formation. Post Auto-Rx drop in Nitration means the cylinder is making much improved power, confirmed by correlating compression checks of up to 50 PSI increase.
Sulfur
26
0
35
Fuel and oil sulfur residuals, note the improved ring seal with Auto-Rx in cleaning phase.
Water
0
0
0
None through all three tests
Coolant
0
0
0
None through all three tests
Fuel Dilution
0
0
0
None through all three tests
Viscosity @ 100C in cSt
16.2
8.7
16.6
Test 1 shows a normal shear trend for the oil and indicating SAE 40w, test 2 shows a oil that is SAE 20w grade and probably sheared from SAE 40w, test 3 is normal, solid SAE 50w as designed, in other words a clean engine doesn’t shear a average oil as easy.
Total Base Number (TBN)
9.5
8.0
10.0
Normal reserve alkalinity throughout test for the host motor oils. Auto-Rx does not harm the motor oil while cleaning.
Conclusions:
Relatively new HD engine on HD oil. Maintained by professionals of AMI. Saw impressive gains in performance and efficiency while dropping key wear areas in spite of an air or dirt ingression leak that persists throughout test.
Our conclusion is that Auto-Rx should be used in all Harley Davidson engines at least every 5,000 miles or annually. The Auto-RX treatment compensates for the lack of oil quality and real world dirt and cleanliness issues that all bikes will experience.
Dyson Analysis
3679 CR 2184
Greenville, TX 75402
903 883 4661
[email protected]
Auto-Rx safe to use with wet clutch
Test of Cycle-Rx in a Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Test Location: American Motorcycle Institute, Daytona Beach, Florida
Oil Analysis, Comments and Conclusion Provided by Dyson Analysis
Vehicle
2002 Harley Davidson RoadKing
Engine
Stock 88 CID Twin Cam
Start Mileage
10,770
End Mileage
12,500
Oil/Filters
Harley 20-50w; stock oil filters
Comments
Seemingly well maintained twin cam engine with a normal oil analysis signature before Auto-Rx.
Test Stats Provided by AMI
110 psi both cylinders (mileage: 10,770)
160 psi both cylinders (mileage: 12,500)
Note: 2 gauges were used to confirm 'after' results
Heads pulled at 12,500 miles
Test Duration: One month, 1730 miles
@2000 miles on fresh oil, NO Auto-Rx
@1030 miles after 12 ounces Auto-Rx added ("Cleaning Phase")
@700 miles AFTER fresh oil change with only residual cleaning effect of Auto-Rx ("Rinse Phase")
Elemental Analysis Tests Provided by Dyson Analysis
Oil Samples 1,2,3 Levels in ppm
Element
1
2
3
Comment
Aluminum
6
3
3
Normal trend and no increase in wear during or after cleaning
Calcium
1263
1129
2052
Normal oil add levels
Chromium
4
1
1
Significant decrease in ring and chrome coating wear during and after Auto-Rx cleaning
Copper
23
10
4
MAJOR decrease in bushing and bearing wear AFTER RX cleaning
Iron
25
7
6
MAJOR decrease in cylinder and cam wear
Lead
9
0
8
During cleaning lead bearing wear dropped to NIL, lead wear is a bit elevated by a dirt leak probably at the air filter or intake area. Auto-Rx while installed stopped the bearing wear .
Magnesium
1092
563
741
Normal oil additive
Molybdenum
3
1
14
Ring coating, wear dropped with Auto-Rx, spike of 14 ppm is oil or assembly lube add from post teardown.
Phosphorus
1240
804
760
Normal oil additives
Potassium
4
8
0
Normal oil additive and fuel add residuals, post Auto-Rx residuals are cleaned
Silicon
13
11
14
Ingested dirt from air filter or intake , lead wear is being elevated by this but the Auto-RX treatment helped slow the wear rates. Air filter and ANY dirt leaks on engine need to be corrected.
Sodium
5
6
2
Normal oil adds and environmental contamination
Tin
0
0
3
Bearing overlay and assembly lube residuals, note Auto-RX contributed no wear during cleaning phase. Spike in tin is also related to dirt ingression in rinse phase.
Zinc
1032
940
1813
Normal oil additive
Soot/Solids
13
0
12
Note MAJOR drop in solids production during cleaning phase , level returns to normal during rinse phase.
Oxidation
29%
38.5%
45.5%
Elevated trend indicates Auto-RX cleaning action is ongoing and active, oil is NOT oxidizing but the cleaning of deposits is.
Nitration
25%
31%
16%
A good measure of combustion efficiency and high levels of Nitration contribute to and enable varnish formation. Post Auto-Rx drop in Nitration means the cylinder is making much improved power, confirmed by correlating compression checks of up to 50 PSI increase.
Sulfur
26
0
35
Fuel and oil sulfur residuals, note the improved ring seal with Auto-Rx in cleaning phase.
Water
0
0
0
None through all three tests
Coolant
0
0
0
None through all three tests
Fuel Dilution
0
0
0
None through all three tests
Viscosity @ 100C in cSt
16.2
8.7
16.6
Test 1 shows a normal shear trend for the oil and indicating SAE 40w, test 2 shows a oil that is SAE 20w grade and probably sheared from SAE 40w, test 3 is normal, solid SAE 50w as designed, in other words a clean engine doesn’t shear a average oil as easy.
Total Base Number (TBN)
9.5
8.0
10.0
Normal reserve alkalinity throughout test for the host motor oils. Auto-Rx does not harm the motor oil while cleaning.
Conclusions:
Relatively new HD engine on HD oil. Maintained by professionals of AMI. Saw impressive gains in performance and efficiency while dropping key wear areas in spite of an air or dirt ingression leak that persists throughout test.
Our conclusion is that Auto-Rx should be used in all Harley Davidson engines at least every 5,000 miles or annually. The Auto-RX treatment compensates for the lack of oil quality and real world dirt and cleanliness issues that all bikes will experience.
Dyson Analysis
3679 CR 2184
Greenville, TX 75402
903 883 4661
[email protected]