UOA of 06 Audi A3 2.0t running GC (M0512)

[crew219]

First UOA and Blackstone was very impressive. Sent out the sample last friday, got the results wed night. Couldn't be happier with their service.

UOA results are here:
http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=003727

Please take a look at that sample and let me hear your thoughts on whether I should continue running GC. Part of me is itching to try the new Amsoil AFL 5w40.

Dave

 

[JAG]

I don't like that iron level even considering the engine's young age and the fuel dilution, which could be affected by ring sealing. Also don't like that a 1/2 qt of make-up oil was needed. Go for a great 40 weight oil, like Lubromoly 5W-40 or 0W-40 or Pentosin 5W-40 or something in that league.

 

[crew219]

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Originally posted by JAG:
I don't like that iron level even considering the engine's young age and the fuel dilution, which could be affected by ring sealing. Also don't like that a 1/2 qt of make-up oil was needed. Go for a great 40 weight oil, like Lubromoly 5W-40 or 0W-40 or Pentosin 5W-40 or something in that league.

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I'd hardly call those two 5w40's "great"

Dave

 

[Nebraskan]

Me neither! FWIW, I've seen the specs on the Amsoi 5W-40 and I would not hesitate on it. Between GC and Amsoil both are excellent.

 

[BennyL]

and why exactly would you not call Liqui-Moly 5W-40 great?

 

[gtx510]

They can't find it easily?
Or it's not as cheap as GC or M1?

 

[BennyL]

well, no... they both said Liqui-Moly is not a "great" 5W-40

they did not say it was not readily available or that it is expensive.

i would like to know from crew219 and Nebraskan: why would you say that it is not a great 5W-40?

 

[Nebraskan]

quote:

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Originally posted by JAG:
Also don't like that a 1/2 qt of make-up oil was needed.

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Me neither.. that was what I was replying to.

a half quart seems to be a bit excessive.

 

[crew219]

Sorry, but I don't think a half quart consumption is excessive in an engine that sees 7krpms and sustained periods of 4-5krpms.

Dave

 

[crew219]

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Originally posted by BennyL:
well, no... they both said Liqui-Moly is not a "great" 5W-40

they did not say it was not readily available or that it is expensive.

i would like to know from crew219 and Nebraskan: why would you say that it is not a great 5W-40?

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I ran it as well as Pentosynth on my old 2.8L V6. Didn't really care for it . . . had substantial valve tick until fully warmed . . . seemed as if GC quieted down the engine a lot.

Now that i have a turbo 4 cyl, I'm not really even looking at any oil that doesn't carry the 503.01 certification.

For the price you pay for Lubromoly/Pentosin, I just don't think it's worth it.

Dave

 

[Gilitar]

So i'm not the only one having consumption issues with GC in this engine....