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PQIA is out with the test results on six more motor oils. One product received a Consumer Alert.
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PQIA tests six motor oils
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Thanks Tom. I will stick to name brands that have the API SM/SN starburst/certification.
Not that it's numbers were bad, but based on the number of positive posts on BITOG about Motorcraft SemiSyn, it didn't appear all that outstanding as compared to some of the others.
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Peak dino looks OK. Decent levels of moly and boron. It's on sale regularly at the farm supply stores around here for <$2. Not a bad deal at that price.
G-oil seems to be the best of these 6 oils, highest Vi and lowest NOACK, also lowest Viscosity at 40C and medium at 100C.
US Spirit with America flag on the bottle seems to try to cash in the buy American sentiment.
US Spirit with America flag on the bottle seems to try to cash in the buy American sentiment.
Originally Posted By: sopususer
Not that it's numbers were bad, but based on the number of positive posts on BITOG about Motorcraft SemiSyn, it didn't appear all that outstanding as compared to some of the others.
What really counts is how the the oil protects in real life usage. And Motorcraft semiblend seems to protect well. I noticed this Motorcraft 5w30 was SM rated not the newer SN rating. But it could have been the new SN formula packaged in the old bottles until they were used up.
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Not that it's numbers were bad, but based on the number of positive posts on BITOG about Motorcraft SemiSyn, it didn't appear all that outstanding as compared to some of the others.
What really counts is how the the oil protects in real life usage. And Motorcraft semiblend seems to protect well. I noticed this Motorcraft 5w30 was SM rated not the newer SN rating. But it could have been the new SN formula packaged in the old bottles until they were used up.
Whimsey
Originally Posted By: sopususer
Not that it's numbers were bad, but based on the number of positive posts on BITOG about Motorcraft SemiSyn, it didn't appear all that outstanding as compared to some of the others.
Plus they tested the SM version, not the SN.
Not that it's numbers were bad, but based on the number of positive posts on BITOG about Motorcraft SemiSyn, it didn't appear all that outstanding as compared to some of the others.
Plus they tested the SM version, not the SN.
Nice to see a test of the animal fat based G-Oil.
Tom would this be considered a bio-ester derived oil?
It's too bad that the PQIA don't do a HTHSV test as this oil based on actual engine oil pressure appears to be closer to that of a 40wt.
Tom would this be considered a bio-ester derived oil?
It's too bad that the PQIA don't do a HTHSV test as this oil based on actual engine oil pressure appears to be closer to that of a 40wt.
So what does Lucas use for anti-wear additives? No moly, no boron, and no titanium.
Originally Posted By: yesthatsteve
So what does Lucas use for anti-wear additives? No moly, no boron, and no titanium.
It does have 800 ppm of phosphorus; more than anyone else.
Unrelated but I do like it's 174 VI.
So what does Lucas use for anti-wear additives? No moly, no boron, and no titanium.
It does have 800 ppm of phosphorus; more than anyone else.
Unrelated but I do like it's 174 VI.
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Originally Posted By: CATERHAM
Nice to see a test of the animal fat based G-Oil.
Tom would this be considered a bio-ester derived oil?
G-Oil claims to be bio-based. They are very vague about their base oil chemistry.
Tom NJ
Nice to see a test of the animal fat based G-Oil.
Tom would this be considered a bio-ester derived oil?
G-Oil claims to be bio-based. They are very vague about their base oil chemistry.
Tom NJ
Originally Posted By: CATERHAM
Originally Posted By: yesthatsteve
So what does Lucas use for anti-wear additives? No moly, no boron, and no titanium.
It does have 800 ppm of phosphorus; more than anyone else.
Unrelated but I do like it's 174 VI.
...and some gold 'ole zddp!
PS: All seem pretty solid for use, save for the Alert advisory.
Originally Posted By: yesthatsteve
So what does Lucas use for anti-wear additives? No moly, no boron, and no titanium.
It does have 800 ppm of phosphorus; more than anyone else.
Unrelated but I do like it's 174 VI.
...and some gold 'ole zddp!
PS: All seem pretty solid for use, save for the Alert advisory.
Thank you
Castrol and Valvoline also look unimpressive for the kind of repuation they have... Good ol Formula Shell looks better on paper.
Originally Posted By: CATERHAM
Originally Posted By: yesthatsteve
So what does Lucas use for anti-wear additives? No moly, no boron, and no titanium.
It does have 800 ppm of phosphorus; more than anyone else.
Unrelated but I do like it's 174 VI.
Their 0w30 is far more appealing with 186 VI and supposed HTHS of 3.5+.
Originally Posted By: yesthatsteve
So what does Lucas use for anti-wear additives? No moly, no boron, and no titanium.
It does have 800 ppm of phosphorus; more than anyone else.
Unrelated but I do like it's 174 VI.
Their 0w30 is far more appealing with 186 VI and supposed HTHS of 3.5+.
That US Spirit oil looks lousy. On the oil's rear label there is a spelling mistake. "Excedes" should be spelled EXCEEDS. Also in the label's upper description area there is an inconsistent use of capitalized words. There are some other grammar mistakes as well. I guess their proof reading is about as good as their quality control and product.
http://www.pqiamerica.com/January2012A/January2012R2/usspirit.htm
Many thanks to Tom and the PQIA for all their work and sharing the information with us.
http://www.pqiamerica.com/January2012A/January2012R2/usspirit.htm
Many thanks to Tom and the PQIA for all their work and sharing the information with us.
For the price PEAK looks very good. A very good value that is widely available.
I'd also like to think Tom and PQIA for the data and testing .
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS KIND OF INFORMATION!!!!
I'd also like to think Tom and PQIA for the data and testing .
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS KIND OF INFORMATION!!!!
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