Comments: Switched from dealer serviced Syntec Blend 10W/30 with BGMOA to M1. Honda Filters.
Comments from Blackstone:
This is the first sample we've seen out of your Acura, so we don't know for sure what lead looked
like prior to this. But when we see a mildly elevated level of lead like this, we tend to think it's from a
temporary particle streak through the bearings. If so, it will improve next time. Upper-end wear is great and
the engine is otherwise in good shape. The viscosity was normal for a 5W/30 and no fuel, antifreeze, or
moisture was present. Insolubles (which are oxidized solids) read low at 0.3%, showing good oil filtration.
The TBN read 2.8, okay. Try 10,000 miles next.
Code:
OIL M1 5W/30
MILES IN USE 7,170 miles
MILES 134,576 miles
SAMPLE TAKEN 05/10/2011 Univ Avg;
ALUMINUM 4 3
CHROMIUM 1 1
IRON 19 12
COPPER 3 21
LEAD 11 1
TIN 1 0
MOLYBDENUM 92 81
NICKEL 1 0
MANGANESE 0 1
SILVER 0 0
BORON 42 43
SILICON 10 12
SODIUM 20 30
CALCIUM 2328 2184
MAGNESIUM 12 32
PHOSPHORUS 670 651
ZINC 691 793
BARIUM 0 0
INSOLUBLES 0.3%
WATER 0%
FLASHPOINT ºF 380
SUS VIS 210ºF 58.4
cSt @ 212ºF 9.76
Fuel <0.5
TBN 2.8
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