Blackstone comments: "We haven't seen a sample of BG MOA before, so we aren't really sure what's in it. We compared your sample to a virgin sample of QuakerState that we have on file and the only significant difference that we found was that calcium, a detergent/dispersant, was higher here by~800ppm. Your engine looks good, so the oil and additive were treating you well. Lead was the only metal reading out of line. This is likely from a particle stread through the bearings. It should improve next time. Universal averages are based on an oil run of 4600 miles. Check back on lead.
Vehicle: 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor, 3.8L V6, 6G75, 31,868 mi
OEM oil filter, OEM air filter, new
2,144 mi on oil...3 weeks
Universal averages @ 4600 mi in ()
Aluminum........1.....(4)
Chromium........0.....(1)
Iron............3.....(12)
Copper..........2.....(4)
Lead...........13.....(6)
Tin.............0.....(1)
Molybdenum.....41.....(57)
Nickel..........0.....(1)
Manganese.......0.....(0)
Silver..........0.....(0)
Titanium........0.....(0)
Potassium.......0.....(1)
Boron.........133.....(63)
Silicon.........8.....(10)
Sodium..........3.....(14)
Calcium......2387.....(2270)
Magnesium......18.....(90)
Phosphorus....687.....(734)
Zinc..........870.....(884)
Barium..........0.....(1)
SUS viscosity @ 210F....52.7.....(46-59)
cSt viscosity @ 100C....8.08.....(6.0-10.2)
Flashpoint in F.........390......(>355)
Fuel %.................. Antifreeze %............0........(0)
Water %.................0........( Insolubles %............0.2......(
Oil history of vehicle. Mileage is approx.
0-27,300 unknown
27,300-29,800, PYB 5w20 w/ARX
Took vehicle to stealership for 30,000mi service, and they put in QS 5w20 w/BG MOA....I ran this on a trip to see my youngest son in FL and back, then dumped it. Currently 1,000 mi into a run of PYB 10w30 to rinse engine.
Lead is too high. Blackstone says "likely particle streak". I'm thinking BG. Guess, no way to tell. Will UOA the PYB 10w30 @ 3k to check on lead. BTW, there is a VOA by Blackstone on MOA in the VOA section about page 12.
Originally planned to post this UOA for entertainment and informational purposes, for I am not inclined to run the QS 5w20, or BG MOA again. But it is not so entertaining to me now. Any opinions on this UOA, and high lead? Anyone have any experience with the 3.8 Mitsu engine, and what oil it does well with ? Planning on going to syn after this run of PYB. Driving style is very short trips 30, (or on the thick side) GC, or M1 0w40. My climate ranges to around 0F in the dead of winter, to 100F in the dead of summer. Thanks everyone, and enjoy your Labor Day weekend...jr
Vehicle: 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor, 3.8L V6, 6G75, 31,868 mi
OEM oil filter, OEM air filter, new
2,144 mi on oil...3 weeks
Universal averages @ 4600 mi in ()
Aluminum........1.....(4)
Chromium........0.....(1)
Iron............3.....(12)
Copper..........2.....(4)
Lead...........13.....(6)
Tin.............0.....(1)
Molybdenum.....41.....(57)
Nickel..........0.....(1)
Manganese.......0.....(0)
Silver..........0.....(0)
Titanium........0.....(0)
Potassium.......0.....(1)
Boron.........133.....(63)
Silicon.........8.....(10)
Sodium..........3.....(14)
Calcium......2387.....(2270)
Magnesium......18.....(90)
Phosphorus....687.....(734)
Zinc..........870.....(884)
Barium..........0.....(1)
SUS viscosity @ 210F....52.7.....(46-59)
cSt viscosity @ 100C....8.08.....(6.0-10.2)
Flashpoint in F.........390......(>355)
Fuel %.................. Antifreeze %............0........(0)
Water %.................0........( Insolubles %............0.2......(
Oil history of vehicle. Mileage is approx.
0-27,300 unknown
27,300-29,800, PYB 5w20 w/ARX
Took vehicle to stealership for 30,000mi service, and they put in QS 5w20 w/BG MOA....I ran this on a trip to see my youngest son in FL and back, then dumped it. Currently 1,000 mi into a run of PYB 10w30 to rinse engine.
Lead is too high. Blackstone says "likely particle streak". I'm thinking BG. Guess, no way to tell. Will UOA the PYB 10w30 @ 3k to check on lead. BTW, there is a VOA by Blackstone on MOA in the VOA section about page 12.
Originally planned to post this UOA for entertainment and informational purposes, for I am not inclined to run the QS 5w20, or BG MOA again. But it is not so entertaining to me now. Any opinions on this UOA, and high lead? Anyone have any experience with the 3.8 Mitsu engine, and what oil it does well with ? Planning on going to syn after this run of PYB. Driving style is very short trips 30, (or on the thick side) GC, or M1 0w40. My climate ranges to around 0F in the dead of winter, to 100F in the dead of summer. Thanks everyone, and enjoy your Labor Day weekend...jr