VOA Shell Rotalla T Synthetic 5W-40

[Andy H]

Ask and you shall receive.

OilMaster Oil Analysis, 7 Jan 03

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Aluminum 3

Chromium 0

Copper 2

Iron 0

Lead 0

Tin 7

Silicon 0

Potassium 2

Sodium 12

Water
Oxidation
Visc@100 13.6

Glycol None Detected

Fuel
TBN 8.5

SAE
Soot

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[Patman]

Lots of important info missing here! What about phosphorus, zinc, calcium, moly, magnesium?

[ January 14, 2003, 06:45 AM: Message edited by: Patman ]

 

[Andy H]

True, Patman -- but it was a free test.

I wish I still had a sample from my engine, as I'd like to send a virgin and used sample to another lab for a more thorough look.

The good news was that the oil was fit for continued use.

[ January 14, 2003, 10:20 PM: Message edited by: Andy H ]

 

[Patman]

Well, you got what you paid for!

Seriously though, with a virgin analysis those missing pieces of data I mentioned are vital.

 

[Patman]

Also, what's with all the tin? The lab I use flags tin as a problem at 10ppm.

 

[Giles]

The test they performed might work for wear numbers, but is mostly useless for VOA.