Exxon Elite/Redline/Ester

[buster]

Quote:
EliteEtc.com: We've had a few reports that the wear metals in oil analysis increase immediately after converting to Elite. Is this due to the same phenomonon?

ExxonMobil: That's right, Lisa. This is usually a sign that Elite is suspending some sludge containing wear metals left by your previous oil. This usually returns to normal after the sludge has been solublized by Elite and removed from the engine.

The process takes only 2-3 drain intervals after which your wear metals will return to a more normal level, or even a bit lower due to Elite's superior anti-wear additive package.

However, please ask your customers to fax a copy of their oil analysis report so that ExxonMobil Technical Support can review each situation


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[G-MAN]

Probably just the potent dispersant package in the Elite. Whereas it's probably the esters in Redline. Same effect; different causes.

 

[buster]

Yeah I'm not sure if it applies to RL or not, but it did catch my attention.

 

[cheetahdriver]

um.. isn't exxon elite aviation oil for piston aircraft engines?

 

[buster]

Originally Posted By: cheetahdriver
um.. isn't exxon elite aviation oil for piston aircraft engines?


yes it is.

 

[cheetahdriver]

ok, the RL reference threw me. i have used elite once on a O320-E2G, with somewhat less than impressive results. still have a case of it in the hangar which i have offered free to several folks if they would carry it off.

 

[OilGuy]

There's also Mobil Delvac Elite 15w40 - a PAO syn blend that's CJ-4

 

[deven]

Quote:
EliteEtc.com: We've had a few reports that the wear metals in oil analysis increase immediately after converting to Elite. Is this due to the same phenomonon?

ExxonMobil: That's right, Lisa. This is usually a sign that Elite is suspending some sludge containing wear metals left by your previous oil.


No wonder why Pennzoil/Pennzoil Platinum show such great wear numbers in a UOA because all wear is left in the sludge in the engine!!!!