'96 VW Passat TDI 91777 miles
Shell Rotella T Synthetic 5W-40, 9000 miles on oil
Stock engine, Oilguard bypass filter, OEM full-flow, OEM air filter
No filter changes during period
Primarily two 10-18 mile trips per day, 60-80 mph
Used 1 quart of oil, primarily crankcase breather
LAB: Oilmaster Oil Analysis June, 2002
Andy
Shell Rotella T Synthetic 5W-40, 9000 miles on oil
Stock engine, Oilguard bypass filter, OEM full-flow, OEM air filter
No filter changes during period
Primarily two 10-18 mile trips per day, 60-80 mph
Used 1 quart of oil, primarily crankcase breather
LAB: Oilmaster Oil Analysis June, 2002
What says the jury?code:
Aluminum 9
Chrome 28
Copper 13
Iron 55
Lead 5
Tin 5
Silicon 17
Potassium 10
Sodium 3
Water
Oxidation 14.0
Visc@100C 14.0
Glycol 0
Fuel
TBN 8.2
SAE
Soot 1.5
Andy