Redline TBN question

[oilpan49]

I've never used Redline before but there TBN based on from UOA's here that there TBN numbers are either very poor or just down right shot, why is this?? I understand Redline is a POE based synthetic and differently formulated than OTC synthetics. There oils have a good TBN to start off but it's like, go 6000 miles with Redline and there TBN hits rock bottom. Amsoil and M1 seem to hold there TBN better, but that's just me.

MY main question is, you think the reason why Redline's TBN drops so fast is because it's trying to burn off every little drop of moisture in the engine?? or something to do with moisture anyway it doesn't like? I was just pondering this tonight and was curious,,,,AR

 

[DJStillman]

Or it is a problem related to a specific cars problems, like too much fuel dilution, or dirty engine. Something that would abnormally kill the oil quicker.

 

[TallPaul]

I am not familar with all the Redline UOAs, but Terry Dyson probably could answer this. I believe I heard that the ester base oil is very good at handling acids and so maybe the TBN number is a non-issue.

 

[oilpan49]

Merry Christmas,

Sorry for getting back on this thread, you know how the holidays are

I've always wanted to give Redline a go but man, TBN numbers I've seen with it even some with not even 6000 miles on it and and it's shot all the way down to 1 point TBN. Every engine is different and every rights foot is different. Just have to try and test it to see really?? Thanks,,,,,,,AR

 

[TallPaul]

Airborne, Go see Terry Dysons comments in an Oct 30, 04, post at this UOA.

 

[buster]

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This chemistry lays down a agressive barrier to metal to metal that will "react" with the sand blasted bearing materials that you see here. Its protecting but the laying and relaying of the protective barrier will indicate wear to the non analyst. For goodness sake even RL's chemist and techs can't read a UOA properly.

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I know most likely I'm wrong about RL in some cases. I'm sure that tear downs are always performed by most if not all pro racers. The above comments from Terry are intersting. Blackstone's TBN has been iffy at best. For a hard driven car RL might be a good option, but for cost/performance I'd like to see higher TBN readings.