R rearviewmirror Joined Dec 19, 2006 Messages 73 Location Austin TX Jan 27, 2008 #1 I'm trying to figure out which oils in the weight of 10W-40, 15W-40, and 20W-50 are lowest in ash. I'm only interested in mineral oil, but discussing synthetic is never a bad thing.
I'm trying to figure out which oils in the weight of 10W-40, 15W-40, and 20W-50 are lowest in ash. I'm only interested in mineral oil, but discussing synthetic is never a bad thing.
MolaKule Staff member Joined Jun 5, 2002 Messages 24,026 Location Iowegia - USA Jan 27, 2008 #2 The lowest oils with magnesium, calcium, and zinc listed in the Used Oil Analyses.
bruce381 Joined Jun 23, 2005 Messages 3,515 Location Millbrae, CA Jan 27, 2008 #3 I would add oils with less or NO VII. The VII while not technically not "ash" forming will leave some residue upon burn off. bruce
I would add oils with less or NO VII. The VII while not technically not "ash" forming will leave some residue upon burn off. bruce