Vehicle: 1997 Chrysler Concorde, auto trans
Engine: 3.5L V6
Total miles: 65,277
Oil type: SuperTech 10W30 Dino
Oil interval: 2,000 miles
Oil filter: Fram PH16
Makeup oil: None
Sump capacity: 5.5 quarts
Air filter: Wix
Lab used: Blackstone
Report date: 03/15/04
Comments: This is the initial UOA done on this engine to get a reading of how it has fared over the years. This is my wife's car, which is not driven much since she stopped working 3 years ago. About 1500-2500 miles a year now. The car is garaged the rest of the time. I try to make sure it gets driven at least once or twice a week. I started running Neutra in the gas 3 tanks ago. I ran a double-dose in the first to start and normal doses since then.
Yeah, yeah, I know. Fram filter
It was on the garage shelf from my pre-BITOG days and I threw it on one day rather than wasting it. It was replaced by a Wix 51085 oil filter along with Havoline 10W30 dino oil and 350ml Schaeffers #132 to thicken things up since I knew this engine runs hot and could handle the thicker oil. It has a 2-second dry startup clatter that I have been trying to get rid of.
A copy of the report was sent to Terry for his expert opinion. All other comments welcome.
Engine: 3.5L V6
Total miles: 65,277
Oil type: SuperTech 10W30 Dino
Oil interval: 2,000 miles
Oil filter: Fram PH16
Makeup oil: None
Sump capacity: 5.5 quarts
Air filter: Wix
Lab used: Blackstone
Report date: 03/15/04
Comments: This is the initial UOA done on this engine to get a reading of how it has fared over the years. This is my wife's car, which is not driven much since she stopped working 3 years ago. About 1500-2500 miles a year now. The car is garaged the rest of the time. I try to make sure it gets driven at least once or twice a week. I started running Neutra in the gas 3 tanks ago. I ran a double-dose in the first to start and normal doses since then.
My comments: This oil looks pretty weak in the additive department, just like the synthetic ST did. Engine wear looks pretty good and no coolant problems were found. And tin looks excellent!code:
Miles on oil 2,000
Miles on unit 65,277 Universal
Sample date 03/07/04 Averages
Aluminum 2 3
Chromium 0 1
Iron 4 13
Copper 2 8
Lead 3 7
Tin 0 1
Molybdenum 44 29
Nickel 0 0
Manganese 0 0
Silver 0 0
Titanium 0 0
Potassium 0 0
Boron 2 88
Silicon 6 8
Sodium 2 7
Calcium 1753 2147
Magnesium 11 395
Phosphorus 788 795
Zinc 949 944
Barium 0 0
SUS VIS@210F 58.2
Flashpoint 400
Fuel%
Antifreeze 0.0
Water 0.0
Insolubles 0.3
TBN: 4.1
Yeah, yeah, I know. Fram filter
A copy of the report was sent to Terry for his expert opinion. All other comments welcome.