Oil test results on 240,000 mile engine

90 ST · 01-07-2016, 11:22 PM

Got my sample back today, here it is!!!!!
The highlights...

"CHRIS: Mostly this is a good first sample from your 370Z. Considering it has nearly 400,000 km under its
belt, it makes a relatively small amount of metal. The balance of the metals is good, so we're seeing no
problems there (averages are based on a 8,300-km oil change). The only thing out of line in the spectral
exam is silicon, so check the air filtration system in case silicon is from dirt. lt could also be a harmless
sealer. The viscosity is mildly thick; that could be from heat on the oil, or maybe an additive was used that
thickened it up. lnsolubles look good. Overall, nice enqine!"

nismo13807 · 01-10-2016, 02:04 AM

that is awesome haha

Wonka2581 · 01-10-2016, 07:23 AM

Good stuff..

MagmaRed370z · 01-10-2016, 09:49 AM

Awesome. !

rooftop · 01-10-2016, 10:06 AM

Lummer · 01-10-2016, 11:34 AM

What great news CT !!
We see that Molybenum (571) PPM is a little above universal average but this is a great Report !!
Thank you CT
Worth noting.........

Molybdenum is a valuable alloying agent, as it contributes to the harden-ability and toughness of quenched and tempered steels. It also improves the strength of steel at high temperatures. Molybdenum is used in alloys, electrodes and catalysts.

Bring on those KM !!

fitisgo · 01-12-2016, 12:59 PM

Gotta love a PGM-FI non-DI NA engine

Babynismo · 01-13-2016, 01:27 AM

What kind of engine oil have you been running?

90 ST · 01-13-2016, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babynismo

What kind of engine oil have you been running?

Been running 5w30 Redline.

Babynismo · 01-14-2016, 05:13 PM

wow 7500 oil change intervals? awesome i baby my nismo to much -_-

90 ST · 01-28-2016, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babynismo

wow 7500 oil change intervals? awesome i baby my nismo to much -_-

7500kms, not miles...

TerribleONE · 01-28-2016, 12:25 PM

Awesome that your engine is still going strong but man you drive too much. Lol

indyn · 02-10-2016, 06:28 PM

Timing chain service or replaced in between?
Any other major maintenance items?

Thanks

90 ST · 02-10-2016, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by indyn

Timing chain service or replaced in between?
Any other major maintenance items?

Thanks

no on the chain. there has been a few things...check out my problems after 200,000 miles.

familyguy4756 · 02-11-2016, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90 ST

no on the chain. there has been a few things...check out my problems after 200,000 miles.

What do you mean check out my problems after 200k? Is there a thread I'm missing?

Phenomenal info here!

01-10-2016, 07:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	Good stuff.. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

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01-13-2016, 01:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
Babynismo Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 5 Drives: 2013 370z Nismo Rep Power: 9	What kind of engine oil have you been running? 90 ST likes this.

01-28-2016, 12:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Awesome that your engine is still going strong but man you drive too much. Lol __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

01-10-2016, 02:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
nismo13807 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 340 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 3367	that is awesome haha

01-10-2016, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lummer Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 25 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Tour Rep Power: 9	What great news CT !! We see that Molybenum (571) PPM is a little above universal average but this is a great Report !! Thank you CT Worth noting......... Molybdenum is a valuable alloying agent, as it contributes to the harden-ability and toughness of quenched and tempered steels. It also improves the strength of steel at high temperatures. Molybdenum is used in alloys, electrodes and catalysts. Bring on those KM !!

01-12-2016, 12:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
fitisgo Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Arkansas Posts: 10 Drives: 2014 6MT Sport Rep Power: 9	Gotta love a PGM-FI non-DI NA engine

01-14-2016, 05:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Babynismo Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 5 Drives: 2013 370z Nismo Rep Power: 9	wow 7500 oil change intervals? awesome i baby my nismo to much -_-

02-10-2016, 06:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
indyn Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: farr north Posts: 241 Drives: 11 BMW 335i 6AT Rep Power: 14	Timing chain service or replaced in between? Any other major maintenance items? Thanks 90 ST likes this.

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