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The value of using base oils that run clean
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Makes me wanna try hpl in the 5.7 hemi
Amazing how many people think going beyond 3k is killing your engine. All though my uncle said to me "oils so advanced now days you can go over 3k up to 3500 now"
Shel_B
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Oil Change Evolution:
At one time, a typical change interval was 500 miles, and when that went to 1,000 miles the 500-milers were quite skeptical. Then, when Kendall came out with 2,000 mile OCIs, the 1,000-milers were skeptical and the 500-milers' heads exploded. The pattern continues to this day.
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What is hpl? Royal purple? Where can I find this hpl?
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I wasn't. I just figured it out. Doesn't seem like anything worth one's time or money unless racingYou’re joking, right?
Faux chemist, indeed.
Depends on which Dino we are talking about.
SE 10W40?
3,000 miles would be pushing it.
SF? SG?
Oil today is vastly superior to what it was when 3,000 miles was first recommended.
Oil before that?
500 mile recommendation was probably pushing it for SA…
Actually- High Performance Lubricants makes an outstanding product.
There are a few threads on actual results using HPL.
The results are impressive.
I think when I joined bitog in 2017, I heard about Amsoil. originally was attracted to their SS 10W-30 with 4.x (low 4's) Noack but the price kept me away. I like 10W-30s in general but all other brands have a relatively low Noack as well and no extended oci for me.
I had seen Royal Purple on the shelves ... I bought a bottle of power steering fluid once and that was it. Not sure why I even bought it. Went back to Valvoline.
The dirty color (beautiful purple but not for oil imho) kept me away more than anything.
I think i recently learned or heard about HPL as well. Seen some nice and clean engine pics.
For average driver, OCI is the main enemy and the people who abuse their engines are not the one's buying fancy oils.
When in doubt, shorten your OCI.
I wonder if the fact that those valve covers and heads living exposed to the air stream on a motorcycle contributed to less varnish formation from running much cooler than an engine under the hood of a car. I'm as shocked anyone actually rides a Boss Hog that much, I thought they were pretty much a novelty bike than a serious touring mount.
This perked my interest. Take a look at these results. The first is HPL engine cleaner and the second was just an oil change with HPL on a well maintained vehicle. The sell PMCO (Domestic and Euro formulations).
Premium Guard PG111 - HPL Engine Flush Oil Results
I ran a flush oil through my MIL's GM 3800 V6 with ~135k miles. The flush oil is from @High Performance Lubricants and is ester-based with a complete add pack. This flush oil is meant to substitute 1 quart for a normal OCI to slowly clean out the engine. This is the result after ~5k miles. It...
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HPL cleaning 2013 Hyundai Elantra - cut filter element
This is the Fram Ultra filter element from our 2013 Hyundai Elantra with 115,000 miles on the clock. The oil is HLP 5w-20 HDEO that was in service for 10,000 miles the filter was also in service for the entire 10,000 miles. These pictures reinforce the need for a filter change or two during a...
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Sam_Julier
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I’ve never seen an engine this clean with 200k.
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Unless you own a Hyundai GDI or Ford Ecoboost engine, those definitely trash their oil at 3k.
CleanSump
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HPL cleaner in a BMW N52 3.0 liter. Not sludged, but typical crusty buildup from BMW dealer service for 125k miles. Crusty, hard, would not wipe off with a paper towel. I wanted to see how effective the cleaner is.
After just 500 miles. No wiping or cleaning except the rubber seal ring. Won't remove the valve cover for you because it isn't leaking.
Can also report the lifter tick totally gone after 100 miles.
If someone used an oil that gave very poor engine protection due to much too low viscosity and/or lack of effective AF/AW additives, it could cause wear even if the oil is clean and changed every 1000 miles or less. That's an extreme example, but yes it's possible in an extreme case.
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