VOA- Valvoline VR1 10w/30 (street legal version)
Blackstones Comments:
Nothing unusual turned up in the this sample of virgine 10w/30 No metals were found and the sample was moisture free. Insolubles were present at a trace level but this is likely due to normal oxidation and isn't a problem. Calcium is a detergent/dispersant, while phosphorus and zine are both anti-wear additives. We think this oil should treat your engine well.
Aluminum- 0
Chromium- 0
Iron- 0
Copper- 0
Lead- 0
Tin- 0
Moly- 1
Nickel- 0
Manganese-0
Silver- 0
Potassium-0
Boron- 10
Silicon- 5
Calcium- 1717
Magnesium-18
Phosph- 850
Zinc- 1007
Barium- 0
SUS Visc. 210- 61.1
cST Visc. 100- 10.54
Flashpoint- 400
Insolubles- TR
TBN- didn't test
Since so many people, including myself, were asking about VR1 and Brad Penn and other oils for flat tappet, performance engines; I thought I would send a test out on VR-1 and Brad Penn Grade 1. Both supposedly 'racing oils' or heavy-duty performance street oils. I had a small rant on a posting earlier this week and said I would share the details once I had time.
I think this looks very similar to a SL oil, so I am dissapointed- MOSTLY because Ashland states that VR1 levels for Z & P are in the 1200ppm-1300ppm range, which the numbers don't play out. I have also been told that Blackstone is somewhat notorious for stating lower Z & P levels for oils. While I may agree to a certain extent, the SM and HDEO levels for Z & P seem to fit the API ISLAC levels specified. Even if Blackstone is tests are somewhat inacurate, I do find it had to believe it would be off some 400pmm for P and 200-300ppm for Z. However, I am no expert regarding any kind of oil analysis testing and just making comments from gut instinct.
Enjoy.
Blackstones Comments:
Nothing unusual turned up in the this sample of virgine 10w/30 No metals were found and the sample was moisture free. Insolubles were present at a trace level but this is likely due to normal oxidation and isn't a problem. Calcium is a detergent/dispersant, while phosphorus and zine are both anti-wear additives. We think this oil should treat your engine well.
Aluminum- 0
Chromium- 0
Iron- 0
Copper- 0
Lead- 0
Tin- 0
Moly- 1
Nickel- 0
Manganese-0
Silver- 0
Potassium-0
Boron- 10
Silicon- 5
Calcium- 1717
Magnesium-18
Phosph- 850
Zinc- 1007
Barium- 0
SUS Visc. 210- 61.1
cST Visc. 100- 10.54
Flashpoint- 400
Insolubles- TR
TBN- didn't test
Since so many people, including myself, were asking about VR1 and Brad Penn and other oils for flat tappet, performance engines; I thought I would send a test out on VR-1 and Brad Penn Grade 1. Both supposedly 'racing oils' or heavy-duty performance street oils. I had a small rant on a posting earlier this week and said I would share the details once I had time.
I think this looks very similar to a SL oil, so I am dissapointed- MOSTLY because Ashland states that VR1 levels for Z & P are in the 1200ppm-1300ppm range, which the numbers don't play out. I have also been told that Blackstone is somewhat notorious for stating lower Z & P levels for oils. While I may agree to a certain extent, the SM and HDEO levels for Z & P seem to fit the API ISLAC levels specified. Even if Blackstone is tests are somewhat inacurate, I do find it had to believe it would be off some 400pmm for P and 200-300ppm for Z. However, I am no expert regarding any kind of oil analysis testing and just making comments from gut instinct.
Enjoy.