Valvoline Syn 5w20, '14 Kia Soul 1.6L GDI, 7,428mi

[jim302]

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Make/Model Kia 1.6L GDI

Oil Type&Grade Valvoline Synthetic 5w/20 (Dexos1 Generation 2)

MI/HR on Oil 7,428

MI/HR on Unit 75,039

Sample Date 6/15/2018

Make Up Oil Add 0 qt



Element in PPM Sample Universal Avg



Aluminum 5 4

Chromium 1 0

Iron 24 20

Copper 1 8

Lead 0 0

Tin 0 0

Molybdenum 54 73

Nickel 0 0

Titanium 28 6

Potassium 2 2

Boron 47 37

Silicon 21 14

Sodium 95 54

Calcium 1229 1983

Magnesium 663 85

Phosphorous 674 643

Zinc 728 736

Barium 0 0



Properties Sample Should Be

SUS Viscosity @210°F 53.1 46-59

cSt Viscosity @100°C 8.21 6.0-10.2

Flashpoint in °F *370* >385

Fuel % 0.8 0.8

Antifreeze % 0.0 0.0

Water % 0.0 0.0

Insolubles % 0.4
TBN 2.2 >1.0


COMMENTS
Universal averages for Kia's 1.6L GDI engine are shown in the far right column, based on an average
oil change of ~5,800 miles of oil use. You're getting a little more metal than average, but you're also running
a longer-than-average oil change, so that's not a problem. In fact, on a per-mile basis, metals are right on
target, as the wear-rates (ppm/mile) are pretty similar to averages. We found some fuel at 0.8%, but that's
not a problem, and there are no other contaminants we can see. The TBN is still good at 2.2, so 7,500 miles
(or even longer!) is fine.

 

[bbhero]

Well the oil held it's viscosity up well. Fuel is a touch high but not that bad at all. The oil did good.

 

[53' Stude]

Originally Posted By: bbhero
Well the oil held it's viscosity up well. Fuel is a touch high but not that bad at all. The oil did good.


Amen Captain

 

[csandste]

Since I'm running MaxLife (see below) @ 43K and am planning on going 6000 miles, this is interesting. Good report.

 

[wemay]

Nice UOA. 28ppm Titanium, wow, didn't see that coming.

 

[oil_film_movies]

Originally Posted By: wemay
Nice UOA. 28ppm Titanium, wow, didn't see that coming.
We've known for a few months that Valvoline Full Syn has Ti added.
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4682481/VOA_Valvoline_Synthetic_Dexos1

In this UOA, it appears the sodium is too high. Not absolutely sure. No VOA to prove Valvoline zeroed out the sodium, except for the 5w30 flavor where they did zero it out (LSPI worries).

 

[PimTac]

Good report. Is it possible the op ran Synpower before this? That would explain the sodium.

 

[jim302]

Originally Posted By: PimTac
Good report. Is it possible the op ran Synpower before this? That would explain the sodium.


Yes, I forgot to mention that. Previous run was old formula Valvoline SynPower, and before that Valvoline Conventional... so the elevated sodium levels aren't surprising.

 

[wemay]

Direct Injection:

7,400mi oci and stayed in grade. Actually, excellent.

 

[oil_film_movies]

Originally Posted By: wemay
Direct Injection:7,400mi oci and stayed in grade. Actually, excellent.
Good there. Wondering why insolubles were at 0.4. I've seen 0.1 or 0.2. Could have something to do with soot agglomeration. I'd switch to a Fram Ultra to try to get that number down next time.
Valvoline is a good choice in oil, no doubt.