HPL PCEO 5W-30/5W-40 mix, 2019 Kia Sorento V6, 4200 mi OCI, 80540 mi total

[Azimuth]

This run was a mix of 4qt 5W-40 + 2.9 qt 5W-30. It looks like I forgot to submit the total mileage on the engine in the report. The manual recommends a 3,750 mi interval for the severe maintenance schedule. This one went a bit longer since I went on a 1,600 mile round trip drive during it.

I don't know why it says "estimate" for fuel dilution instead of GC, which I have seen in other reports from Oil Analyzers. That being said, there might be some sheering, since the viscosity at 100 C based on the PDS for HPL PCEO taking into account the ratio I used should be around 13.1 cSt.

The first sample was for M1 ESP 5W-30 (see here).

 

[Jetronic]

I wouldn't worry about the oxidation level they flagged, I believe the oil has a higher oxidation level to start with. true oxidation of the oil would result in an increased viscosity which you don't see.

 

[CleverUserName]

“Estimate” means they didn’t run the sample for FD. My guess is it’s a labor saving move by Polaris if the viscosity is close to what it should be. You can request a sample test for FD through their customer service email.

 

[himemsys]

I don't know why it says "estimate" for fuel dilution instead of GC

See under "Test Limitation" in this link:
https://www.eoilreports.com//testPopUps/fuel-dilution.html

Basically, if you're running an oil that is very shear stable and you want GC, you're better off requesting it ahead of time. I always write it on my slip: "Please use GC regardless of viscosity"

 

[fantastic]

Looks like they may still have the sample of oil you sent them. You can see if they'll run GC method on it. Oil showing low contaminates & I see a large portion of Mg & Mo. You won't be having any LSPI problems...

Did you go with HPL again & are there any plans to run this oil out further?

 

[Azimuth]

Looks like they may still have the sample of oil you sent them. You can see if they'll run GC method on it. Oil showing low contaminates & I see a large portion of Mg & Mo. You won't be having any LSPI problems...

Did you go with HPL again & are there any plans to run this oil out further?

I have enough HPL left for one more OCI. Right now, I'm running Valvoline R&P because I want to see if I can get it to fully stop burning oil for the duration of the 3,750 mi OCI (it burns about 0.25-0.5 qt, which starts at about 3k-3,250 mi into the OCI). I'm on my second OCI using Valvoline R&P, so I should hopefully have another oil report in the coming couple of months God Willingly.

It's not a turbo charged engine, so I don't think there should be much concern for LSPI.

 

[fantastic]

I have enough HPL left for one more OCI. Right now, I'm running Valvoline R&P because I want to see if I can get it to fully stop burning oil for the duration of the 3,750 mi OCI (it burns about 0.25-0.5 qt, which starts at about 3k-3,250 mi into the OCI). I'm on my second OCI using Valvoline R&P, so I should hopefully have another oil report in the coming couple of months God Willingly.

It's not a turbo charged engine, so I don't think there should be much concern for LSPI.

Ah, I can't keep up w/who has dI turbo engines. Update us on the oil burning rate if you can. Would like to hear about R&P. Thanks

 

[Impatient]

Gee, doesn’t look like mixing 2 different oils caused much problem. FWIW, I contacted HPL about blending those 2 weights of their regular PCMO, though in different proportions, and in different motor, and their spokesperson advised against it, but admitted, if I were going to mix 2 oils, that specific mix would be the least concerning. (Fuel diluting Ford 3.5 EcoBoost, 4-5 qts of the 5w30, and 1-2 qts 5w40). In my case, I just wanted a bit more cushion against the negative effects of the fuel dilution).