Lucas Oil @ 5000 km - 2007 Kia Carnival @ 80000km

[MolaKule]

API SN allows up to 5,000 ppm sulfur, but most oils range from 2500 to 3500 these days.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: MolaKule
API SN allows up to 5,000 ppm sulfur, but most oils range from 2500 to 3500 these days.


So now I feel like an idiot

So this is actually LOW? Guess that's what happens when you look at Blackstone and Toromont UOA's (and most posted on this site) that don't list sulphur

 

[Loobed]

That is a nice looking oil report.

 

[Brons2]

Originally Posted By: suzukiguy1978
I emailed Lucas Oil and they confirmed that sodium is part of their add pack that meets API SN specifications.

I'll re-sample again in another 5000km, but this time i'll try get the viscosity checked and maybe use a different lab.


Try 5000 miles, not 5000KM. 5000 miles is 8046KM, so round it off to a nice 8000. I run 5000 mile OCI with no problems in my Kia.

 

[pajoffroad]

Originally Posted By: suzukiguy1978
Oil: Lucas Oil
Grade: Unknown
Klms: approx 5000km

Vehicle: 2007 Kia Carnival (2.7L V6 Hyundai Engine)
Klms: approx 80000km

Oil analysis performed by Roktex.

Laboratory Comments:

* Silicon is slightly elevated and may indicate dirt or gasket sealant
* Sodium is critical and may indicate coolant leakage or salt contamination. Check source
* Other results are satisfactory.
* A normalisation factor of 2.00 has been applied to the wear metals during final analysis.
* Recommend oil be drained and new oil be sampled at half recommended intervals to monitor condition.

Results:

Iron 9
Chromium 0.3
Copper 4
Lead 0.9
Aliminium 2
Tin 0.9
Silicon 16
Sodium 252
Calcium 1830
Nickel 0.9
Vanadium 0
Magnesium 5
Phosphorous 714
Silver 0.9
Titanium 0.9
Molybdenum 5
Zinc 903
Sulphur 2320
Oxidation 14.1
Nitration 10
ViscosityAt100 0
Water 0.061
FTIRSoot 0
TBN 8.13
FuelDilution 1.8

I will be changing the oil/filter and checking the air filter and doing the next analysis at 2500km.

Any comments?


I have also had a test performed by Roktex that has come up with elevated Silicon (see Roktex oil report ) I am a little concerned as I seriously doubt it is gasket sealant so suspect it may be dirt - could this be a filter problem? Any ideas?

 

[suzukiguy1978]

According to the colour coding that Roktex use, my silicon is only slightly elevated. I checked my OEM air filter and it does look a little dirty. I think it's been in there for about 20000klms. I gave it a clean, but I'll be replacing it when I get a chance.

 

[suzukiguy1978]

Originally Posted By: pajoffroad
Originally Posted By: suzukiguy1978
Oil: Lucas Oil
Grade: Unknown
Klms: approx 5000km

Vehicle: 2007 Kia Carnival (2.7L V6 Hyundai Engine)
Klms: approx 80000km

Oil analysis performed by Roktex.

Laboratory Comments:

* Silicon is slightly elevated and may indicate dirt or gasket sealant
* Sodium is critical and may indicate coolant leakage or salt contamination. Check source
* Other results are satisfactory.
* A normalisation factor of 2.00 has been applied to the wear metals during final analysis.
* Recommend oil be drained and new oil be sampled at half recommended intervals to monitor condition.

Results:

Iron 9
Chromium 0.3
Copper 4
Lead 0.9
Aliminium 2
Tin 0.9
Silicon 16
Sodium 252
Calcium 1830
Nickel 0.9
Vanadium 0
Magnesium 5
Phosphorous 714
Silver 0.9
Titanium 0.9
Molybdenum 5
Zinc 903
Sulphur 2320
Oxidation 14.1
Nitration 10
ViscosityAt100 0
Water 0.061
FTIRSoot 0
TBN 8.13
FuelDilution 1.8

I will be changing the oil/filter and checking the air filter and doing the next analysis at 2500km.

Any comments?


I have also had a test performed by Roktex that has come up with elevated Silicon (see Roktex oil report ) I am a little concerned as I seriously doubt it is gasket sealant so suspect it may be dirt - could this be a filter problem? Any ideas?



I notice that your test result has been given a normalisation factor of 6.67 and mine has been given a normalisation factor of 2.00 ... I still have no idea what this is supposed to mean?