Developing Oil Life Calculator, see inside.

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Originally Posted By: randomhero439
Originally Posted By: TheBig2003
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.8 S/C
Pennzoil Ultra 5W30 API SN

and if you don't mind...

2006 Dodge Magnum R/T AWD 5.7 HEMI
Valvoline Synpower 10W30 API SN

Thanks so much randomhero439!


Pontiac: 4998 miles or 6 months Dodge: 8960 miles or 11 months



Pontiac <--- 5829 or 7 months
 
OK, I'd like to hear more and yes, this is certainly interesting to watch but, I too would like to know the formula as the oil I use in each vehicle changes by the seasons and brands.

'01 Lexus RX-300 w/3.0L V6...QSUD 5W30 SN/GF-5
'04 Nissan Altima w/ 2.5L 4cyl...QSGB 5W30 SN/GF-5
'06 Mazda 3 w/ 2.0L 4 cyl...Havoline DS 5W20 SN/GF-5
'80 Firebird FORMULA w/ V8 4bbl...QS DEFY 5W30 SM GF/4(I need to look this up as it may be SL/GF-3 due the extra Zinc)

Don't you need to know the mileage of each vehicle and the driving style, winter/summer or cold startup idling or the % of city/hiwy miles traveled?

Thank you, I look forward to the results!

CB
 
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Thanks again randomhero439!

With the Grand Prix, is it just because of the Ultra's formulation or is this the case for all synthetics that I would use in a 5W30 grade in it? I ask because I am currently using QSUD, but have some Ultra and PP on the shelf that I won't be using in the Magnum or Impala.

Do you have stats on EcoPower btw? I have some 10W30 that I plan on using in my 2003 Chevrolet Impala 3800.

Thanks for all the hard work and generosity!

Regards,
TheBig2003
 
I would like to know more about the formula you are using.

'98 Bravada with a 4.3L V6 running M1 EP 5w-30 or Schaeffer 9003 SM.
 
2002 / Subaru / Forester S (Automatic, 2.5)
- Toyota 0w20 SN
- Mobil Delvac Elite 0w30
- Red Line 5w30 SM

1990 / Suzuki / Swift (Manual, 1.3 SOHC)
- Toyota 0w20 SN
- Mobil Delvac Elite 0w30 SM
- Red Line 5w30 SM
 
Originally Posted By: Char Baby
This is certainly a valuable service that you're providing, answering each post on a 1x1 basis.

It would be even more valuable if he just posted the formula so everyone could calculate it on their own. Alas, maybe he's trying to patent it.
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Thank you for your info on my Acura. Can you run numbers for the following :

2012 Mazda 3i Grand Touring w/ Skyactiv
3200 miles on the clock and on FF I believe.
Oil choices are M1 0w20 AFE, Synpower 0w20 and QSUD 0w20
Purolator Classic/P1 filter
 
I say make a web site with two sides.

1. For those who just want to play around with the oils/engines and results.

2. For those that have a UOA(mileage at sample, TBN...) for the oil, engine they are running the calculator for. They then could fill in/submit the relevant data which would then be added to the backend of the calculator improving its average accuracy.

Essentially a giant open sourced pool of data. Maybe require the UOA be submitted, and your approval before those numbers get added to the calc to prevent some boso from contaminating/corrupting the data.

And by all means the required disclaimer that this result is not a guarantee of mileage that can be traveled with out damage or make up oil and that this is for experimental/fun purposes only.
 
Originally Posted By: Char Baby
OK, I'd like to hear more and yes, this is certainly interesting to watch but, I too would like to know the formula as the oil I use in each vehicle changes by the seasons and brands.

'01 Lexus RX-300 w/3.0L V6...QSUD 5W30 SN/GF-5
'04 Nissan Altima w/ 2.5L 4cyl...QSGB 5W30 SN/GF-5
'06 Mazda 3 w/ 2.0L 4 cyl...Havoline DS 5W20 SN/GF-5
'80 Firebird FORMULA w/ V8 4bbl...QS DEFY 5W30 SM GF/4(I need to look this up as it may be SL/GF-3 due the extra Zinc)

Don't you need to know the mileage of each vehicle and the driving style, winter/summer or cold startup idling or the % of city/hiwy miles traveled?

Thank you, I look forward to the results!

CB


Lexus 7940 miles or 10 months
Altima 5482 miles or 6 months
Mazda 6014 miles or 7 months
Firebird: 4975 or 6 months <--- i used a 4.5qt capacity.
 
Originally Posted By: TheBig2003
Thanks again randomhero439!

With the Grand Prix, is it just because of the Ultra's formulation or is this the case for all synthetics that I would use in a 5W30 grade in it? I ask because I am currently using QSUD, but have some Ultra and PP on the shelf that I won't be using in the Magnum or Impala.

Do you have stats on EcoPower btw? I have some 10W30 that I plan on using in my 2003 Chevrolet Impala 3800.

Thanks for all the hard work and generosity!

Regards,
TheBig2003


Is it just what? A low recommendation, because its supercharged.

Impala: 5545 miles or 6 months <--- pretty sure the EcoPower is a blend
 
Originally Posted By: Gabe
I would like to know more about the formula you are using.

'98 Bravada with a 4.3L V6 running M1 EP 5w-30 or Schaeffer 9003 SM.


Mobil 1 EP: 7573 or 9.1 months
 
Originally Posted By: xxch4osxx
2004 Chev Silverado, 4.8L V8 engine. Using Amsoil HDD 5w30


10388 or 13 months
 
Originally Posted By: martinq
2002 / Subaru / Forester S (Automatic, 2.5)
- Toyota 0w20 SN
- Mobil Delvac Elite 0w30
- Red Line 5w30 SM

1990 / Suzuki / Swift (Manual, 1.3 SOHC)
- Toyota 0w20 SN
- Mobil Delvac Elite 0w30 SM
- Red Line 5w30 SM



Subaru:
5886 or 8 months
7662 or 10 months
6829 or 9 months

Suzuki:
6152 or 8 months
8042 or 10 months
7270 or 9 months
 
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: Char Baby
This is certainly a valuable service that you're providing, answering each post on a 1x1 basis.

It would be even more valuable if he just posted the formula so everyone could calculate it on their own. Alas, maybe he's trying to patent it.
lol.gif



Havent decided what im gonna do yet. I might just post it.

Originally Posted By: bourne
Thank you for your info on my Acura. Can you run numbers for the following :

2012 Mazda 3i Grand Touring w/ Skyactiv
3200 miles on the clock and on FF I believe.
Oil choices are M1 0w20 AFE, Synpower 0w20 and QSUD 0w20
Purolator Classic/P1 filter


M1: 7890 miles or 10 months
Synpower: 8228 or 10 months
QSUD: 8682 or 11 months
 
Originally Posted By: flstffxe
And just for the heck of it.

2008 Subaru Forester, non-turbo.

5w30 G-oil
5w30 Nextgen
5w40 T6


8195 or 10 months
4272 or 5 months
7797 or 10 months
 
No, not because you think I am suggesting that it is a low recommendation, but the fact that Pennzoil Ultra is regarded as being one of the highest quality and longest lasting oils on the market. I was just wondering if it the case across the board with all SN 5W30 full-synthetic oils or just the specifications and parameters of Pennzoil Ultra in that grade.

Thank you for the info on the EcoPower, it is an API-SN oil that is semi-synthetic blended oil, but also, but who really cares Dexos-1 certified oil.

I really appreciate all the work you are putting into everyone's requests,
TheBig2003

Originally Posted By: randomhero439
Originally Posted By: TheBig2003
Thanks again randomhero439!

With the Grand Prix, is it just because of the Ultra's formulation or is this the case for all synthetics that I would use in a 5W30 grade in it? I ask because I am currently using QSUD, but have some Ultra and PP on the shelf that I won't be using in the Magnum or Impala.

Do you have stats on EcoPower btw? I have some 10W30 that I plan on using in my 2003 Chevrolet Impala 3800.

Thanks for all the hard work and generosity!

Regards,
TheBig2003


Is it just what? A low recommendation, because its supercharged.

Impala: 5545 miles or 6 months div>
 
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