Oil Analysis Report

mrarroyo · 07-11-2009, 02:50 PM

Would the oil analysis show lower iron if you use a drain plug magnet plus the oil filter magnet sleeve? Or to ask differently is the iron that shows up in the oil analysis in solution or suspended? Thanks.

wstar · 07-11-2009, 03:02 PM

The wear metals difference is going to be mostly that my report is from a 2,200 mile interval, and his is from a 3,500 mile interval. So we would expect him to have accumulated more wear metals than I did during that time. Interestingly though, my oil "suffered" slightly more than his during my shorter interval, coming out with lower viscosity, and a lower flashpoint even though we used the same brand/type of oil. Probably harsher environment and/or driving.

rackley · 07-11-2009, 06:54 PM

I switched to Castrol Edge 10W-30 for the 5,000 to 10,000 mile period. We'll see what the oil analysis says at 10k before lengthening the change interval.

ejrives · 07-12-2009, 08:46 PM

I'm waiting for my kit now and changing my oil this week. Oil will be from 2200 to 7000 miles on the car with Mobil1 -- can't wait to see how this compares to the ester oil.

NeedforZ · 07-18-2009, 10:05 AM

Submitted my first sample at 1775mi on the factory oil. Results came back yesterday.

07-11-2009, 03:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	The wear metals difference is going to be mostly that my report is from a 2,200 mile interval, and his is from a 3,500 mile interval. So we would expect him to have accumulated more wear metals than I did during that time. Interestingly though, my oil "suffered" slightly more than his during my shorter interval, coming out with lower viscosity, and a lower flashpoint even though we used the same brand/type of oil. Probably harsher environment and/or driving. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

07-12-2009, 08:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
ejrives A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,449 Drives: 09-6MT-T/S/N Rep Power: 18	I'm waiting for my kit now and changing my oil this week. Oil will be from 2200 to 7000 miles on the car with Mobil1 -- can't wait to see how this compares to the ester oil. __________________ "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." Stillen G3 CAI \|\| 35% tints \|\| FI CBE coming soon...

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07-11-2009, 02:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
mrarroyo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Heaven on Earth Posts: 211 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	Would the oil analysis show lower iron if you use a drain plug magnet plus the oil filter magnet sleeve? Or to ask differently is the iron that shows up in the oil analysis in solution or suspended? Thanks.

07-11-2009, 06:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
rackley Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 77 Drives: 09 370Z Sport-Yellow Rep Power: 17	I switched to Castrol Edge 10W-30 for the 5,000 to 10,000 mile period. We'll see what the oil analysis says at 10k before lengthening the change interval.

07-18-2009, 10:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
NeedforZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 163 Drives: 370z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 17	Submitted my first sample at 1775mi on the factory oil. Results came back yesterday.