Hi guys,
This is the data on some Dealer Bulk Valvoline Dino 5W-30 drained from my 2008 Infiniti G37 with the 3.7L VVEL V6 (VQ37VHR). Oil was in the car from 2670mi to 6501mi (for a total of 3830mi OCI). This included a 3kmi roadtrip. The car still has the stock paper air filters and was using a stock Nissan oil filter. Car is still driven in the midwest. The oil was drained when this sample was taken, and replaced with Penzoil Yellow Bottle Dino 5W-30.
Here are the results from Blackstone. According to them, it appears to be wearing in nicely. They did note the viscosity appeared low for a 5W-30, but they didn't find fuel dilution to cause it. They think I can prob go 5-6k on the next OCI.
Bold emphasis is theirs, & previous UOA numbers are in (parenthesis)
Here's a link to the first UOA: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1187298#Post1187298
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MI/HR on oil - 3,830mi (2,670mi)
MI/HR on car - 6,501mi (2,670mi)
Sample date - 25 July 08 (21 June 08)
Oil added - 0 quarts (0 quarts)
aluminum - 7 (8)
chromium - 0 (0)
iron - 27 (71)
copper - 44 (140)
lead - 5 (12)
tin - 1 (1)
molybdenum - 136 (491)
nickel - 0 (1)
manganese - 4 (10)
silver - 0 (0)
titanium - 0 (0)
potassium - 3 (8)
boron - 6 (15)
silicon - 60 (229)
sodium - 7 (7)
calcium - 1805 (1981)
magnesium - 11 (11)
phosphorus - 672 (734)
zinc - 825 (916)
barium - 2 (9)
SUS Viscosity @ 210'F - 53.6 (52.3)
cSt Viscosity @ 100'C - 8.36 (7.97)
Flashpoint in 'F - 380 (390)
Fuel % - Antifreeze % - 0.0 (0.0)
Water % - 0.0 (0.0)
Insolubles % - 0.3 (0.3)
Well there ya go, some data for someone to use somewhere. As always, I appreciate comments. I can call and find out more specifically what Valvoline this was if that would be value-added for anyone. Thanks.
This is the data on some Dealer Bulk Valvoline Dino 5W-30 drained from my 2008 Infiniti G37 with the 3.7L VVEL V6 (VQ37VHR). Oil was in the car from 2670mi to 6501mi (for a total of 3830mi OCI). This included a 3kmi roadtrip. The car still has the stock paper air filters and was using a stock Nissan oil filter. Car is still driven in the midwest. The oil was drained when this sample was taken, and replaced with Penzoil Yellow Bottle Dino 5W-30.
Here are the results from Blackstone. According to them, it appears to be wearing in nicely. They did note the viscosity appeared low for a 5W-30, but they didn't find fuel dilution to cause it. They think I can prob go 5-6k on the next OCI.
Bold emphasis is theirs, & previous UOA numbers are in (parenthesis)
Here's a link to the first UOA: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1187298#Post1187298
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MI/HR on oil - 3,830mi (2,670mi)
MI/HR on car - 6,501mi (2,670mi)
Sample date - 25 July 08 (21 June 08)
Oil added - 0 quarts (0 quarts)
aluminum - 7 (8)
chromium - 0 (0)
iron - 27 (71)
copper - 44 (140)
lead - 5 (12)
tin - 1 (1)
molybdenum - 136 (491)
nickel - 0 (1)
manganese - 4 (10)
silver - 0 (0)
titanium - 0 (0)
potassium - 3 (8)
boron - 6 (15)
silicon - 60 (229)
sodium - 7 (7)
calcium - 1805 (1981)
magnesium - 11 (11)
phosphorus - 672 (734)
zinc - 825 (916)
barium - 2 (9)
SUS Viscosity @ 210'F - 53.6 (52.3)
cSt Viscosity @ 100'C - 8.36 (7.97)
Flashpoint in 'F - 380 (390)
Fuel % - Antifreeze % - 0.0 (0.0)
Water % - 0.0 (0.0)
Insolubles % - 0.3 (0.3)
Well there ya go, some data for someone to use somewhere. As always, I appreciate comments. I can call and find out more specifically what Valvoline this was if that would be value-added for anyone. Thanks.