If it doesn't change the numbers, how is it causing more wear?
Not sure why you can't understand that.
For those that advocate 10K miles OCI
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Not sure why you can't understand that.
Who said that it does not change the numbers? it significantly lowers viscosity. Ive seen UOAs with viscosity looking like 0w-8 from what once was 0w-20. Are you going to say that lower than speced viscosity is also ok?
Honestly, there is not enough history there to tell us anything.
I have seen enough reports on Eco's to suspect Ford was using 5/20w oil from the factory.
Almost all factory fills UOA's came in with low viscosity.
It could simply be that 10k OCI's won't work for you.
They obviously do for me.
It tells us that this oil should have been changed earlier. The important point that its pointless to argue about 10k oci without specific engine and driving patterns. This guy also thought that he is “easy on oil” until he saw his UOA.
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Its indeed was overdue for oil change. No oil kind will help with 3.5% gas.
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lol blackstone
even the cheapo dexos he used still has life in it. try again with a real lab and real oil
lol blackstone
even the cheapo dexos he used still has life in it. try again with a real lab and real oil
Yep, sure. Got it
High wear metals are normal in a new engine.
Read the notes.
TBN was 1.7, the oil is still good.
There is nothing there to indicate higher than normal wear.
If your concerned about the fuel dilution you should be talking to your Dealer.
Its not a dealer fixable issue. These kinds of cars do the same thing when driven for short trips. What works for you, does not work for every engine/driving conditions
How does the oil look at 15K or even at 10K? Like a diesel? That can't be all too good. And a modern engine should have no problem making it to 241k so that's not such a convincing argument. I like to see clean looking oil when I pull the dipstick and would change it if it doesn't, even at 5K intervals.
Some folks just refuse to admit that in some circumstances 10k OCI is too long. You show them UOA and other things, nothing matters, there is always some “smart” explanation: oh its the lab, something wrong with the car, oil not good and etx. Its truly is a waste of time showing/explaining.
Toyota is losing their minds on fuel economy. My 2020 can not even fully charge my battery.
Your car will blow up if you only follow manufacturer recommendations. You must cut it in half to be a responsible car owner. Remember, daddy always changed at 3,000 and not a mile over and his car never blew up. Caution.
Come back when you have 30k on it with a couple UOA's.
If there is still a problem, I'll tell you that you were right.
This is not my car. I have a plan for my OCI.
Assuming you occasionally get the oil up to temperature for an adequate amount of time you can't out OCI Fuel Dilution. 1500 mi and 10,000 mi analysis will show about the same dilution.
400,000 mi is achievable with some GTDI engines that typically run several percent dilution without significant oil consumption or lubricated engine parts replacement with factory recommended change intervals. How much longer it would last with shorter OCI or less dilution is unknown.
Sounds like you've seen some analyses like that. Can you link to them or post them here? It would be a great help and a worthwhile addition to this discussion.
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