Amsoil Signature 5W20 VOA

[fusion0389]

Here is a VOA of Amsoil's Signature Series 5W20. Any thoughts or comments are appreciated.
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OIL Amsoil Signature Series 5W20

MILES IN USE 0

MILES 0

SAMPLE TAKEN 10/10/12



ALUMINUM 0

CHROMIUM 0

IRON 0

COPPER 0

LEAD 0

TIN 0

MOLYBDENUM 166

NICKEL 0

MANGANESE 1

SILVER 0

TITANIUM 0

POTASSIUM 0

BORON 253

SILICON 2

SODIUM 4

CALCIUM 4328

MAGNESIUM 22

PHOSPHORUS 805

ZINC 895

BARIUM 0



INSOLUBLES 0.3

WATER 0

FLASHPOINT ºF 425

SUS VIS 210ºF 54.6

cSt @ 100ºC 8.64

TBN 12.4

 

[WANG]

I noticed that the insols in your code block show %0.3, but the image of the B-S report says %0.0. Thanks for sharing, too!

 

[ARB1977]

Me likes.

 

[The Critic]

Thanks for sharing.

Old-style formulation with an overdose of calcium.

 

[ltslimjim]

Looks insanely stout for an extended drain oil.

 

[RISUPERCREWMAN]

But how long was it in use & on what?

 

[ltslimjim]

^Virgin oil analysis.

 

[buster]

Originally Posted By: The Critic
Thanks for sharing.

Old-style formulation with an overdose of calcium.


+1

Looks like they may have increased Ca levels.

 

[Turk]

Originally Posted By: buster
Originally Posted By: The Critic
Thanks for sharing.

Old-style formulation with an overdose of calcium.


+1

Looks like they may have increased Ca levels.


Actually, Amsoil also started putting in a significant amount of Moly that wasn't there before.

 

[buster]

How high do you think the sulfated ash levels would be for this oil?

 

[volk06]

I like. Looks like a great oil for the focus after warranty is up.

 

[buster]

^ +1

This is the DogFish Head 90 minute IPA of oil.

 

[fusion0389]

I am currently using this oil in my 2012 Ford Fusion Sport, no issues or concerns so far. I should have a UOA by December.

 

[Boss302fan]

That is a lot of calcium...

 

[addyguy]

The Amsoil SS line of oils are almost overkill for every application...most would have a hard time using this oil to it's 'full' potential...it could almost be a lifetime fill in some applications.

 

[buster]

Originally Posted By: addyguy
The Amsoil SS line of oils are almost overkill for every application...most would have a hard time using this oil to it's 'full' potential...it could almost be a lifetime fill in some applications.


Ughhh I don't think so. LOL. I've seen this oil used up by 10k miles in some cars. Great oil no doubt though.

 

[Clevy]

Yep. Moly. Looks like Amsoil thinks its a useful component to a quality oil.

 

[TallPaul]

So is the Moly and Boron making up for not having higher zddp levels?

What about the calcium? what doe it do? Tons of it there.

I plan on running the Amsoil 5w20 signature oil in my 2001 Ranger 2.3L DOHC next two OCIs, starting about April/June'ish depending when my Redline fill is spent.

 

[MolaKule]

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What about the calcium? what doe it do? Tons of it there.


The calcium is a multifunctional additive: a detergent, friction modifier (along with the moly), and is "basic" which means it is an acid fighter which keeps the TBN up there.

 

[TallPaul]

Thanks MolaKule. I see that my other questions were answered in the Blackstone comments.

Wow, and I thought Valvoline had a lot of calcium at 2110 ppm (NextGen MaxLife).