I recently bought a '15 Hyundai Veloster with the 1.6l GDI Turbo engine, a/t transmission.
I have 900 miles on the car and it runs great. I am researching what oil would fit the bill for the car, provide good protection and low deposits.
Things I am concerned about are deposits, and LSPI (low speed pre ignition). After reading recent papers from Toyota and other papers published on the SAE sites, I am under the impression that GDI cars and turbo cars need an oil that is low in CALCIUM as researchers think calcium greatly contributes to LSPI.
I also wanted an oil that was thick enough to protect well with the heat in Florida, and leave as little deposits on the intake valves as possible.
I am looking at two oils based on availability, price, and testing results.
First, I wanted to go with Valvoline Synpower 5w30. Per the test that Amsoil did in 2013, http://www.amsoil.com/lit/G3115.pdf Synpower rated very well in anti wear, and in total deposit weight. It did ok in TBN, and was second highest in NOACK of the oils tested... However, Synpower has 2,125 calcium. It is this calcium that, after reading the papers on LSPI that have me looking for an alternative.
Checking Castrol Edge results in the same Amsoil test, I found that edge was the second highest in the four ball wear test, and had third highest cold crank viscosity. I'm in Florida, so I don't see temps below 30*F where I'm at. Edge did very well in TBN and was the winner in the TEOST with less than 5mg of deposits. Edge was third highest in NOACK, about even with Synpower. Edge has the least amount of Calcium of any synthetic at 764. Calcium numbers came from PQIA site for both Synpower and Edge.
I understand there is no perfect oil, I guess it's all in what is most important to you. I am not racing the car and I drive conservatively to moderate. I will change oil every 3,500-4000 miles at most. I just can't stand leaving it in there more than 6 months.
Both oils cost about the same for the 5qt. jugs at Walmart. I will use the Hyundai factory filters.
At this current time, I may wait until I get about 2,500-3,000 miles on the factory fill, then go ahead with the Castrol Edge 5w-30.
Any input would be great.
I have 900 miles on the car and it runs great. I am researching what oil would fit the bill for the car, provide good protection and low deposits.
Things I am concerned about are deposits, and LSPI (low speed pre ignition). After reading recent papers from Toyota and other papers published on the SAE sites, I am under the impression that GDI cars and turbo cars need an oil that is low in CALCIUM as researchers think calcium greatly contributes to LSPI.
I also wanted an oil that was thick enough to protect well with the heat in Florida, and leave as little deposits on the intake valves as possible.
I am looking at two oils based on availability, price, and testing results.
First, I wanted to go with Valvoline Synpower 5w30. Per the test that Amsoil did in 2013, http://www.amsoil.com/lit/G3115.pdf Synpower rated very well in anti wear, and in total deposit weight. It did ok in TBN, and was second highest in NOACK of the oils tested... However, Synpower has 2,125 calcium. It is this calcium that, after reading the papers on LSPI that have me looking for an alternative.
Checking Castrol Edge results in the same Amsoil test, I found that edge was the second highest in the four ball wear test, and had third highest cold crank viscosity. I'm in Florida, so I don't see temps below 30*F where I'm at. Edge did very well in TBN and was the winner in the TEOST with less than 5mg of deposits. Edge was third highest in NOACK, about even with Synpower. Edge has the least amount of Calcium of any synthetic at 764. Calcium numbers came from PQIA site for both Synpower and Edge.
I understand there is no perfect oil, I guess it's all in what is most important to you. I am not racing the car and I drive conservatively to moderate. I will change oil every 3,500-4000 miles at most. I just can't stand leaving it in there more than 6 months.
Both oils cost about the same for the 5qt. jugs at Walmart. I will use the Hyundai factory filters.
At this current time, I may wait until I get about 2,500-3,000 miles on the factory fill, then go ahead with the Castrol Edge 5w-30.
Any input would be great.