Fuchs GT1 XTL 0W20 - 1,674km- 2010 Honda CR-V 2.4L

[IPCOlsenVZ]

Sample 1 - Factory fill - 1,145km - OCI 7 months
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2271195

Sample 2 - Fuchs Titan GT1 0W20 - 4,299km - OCI 6 months
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...333#Post2486333

Sample 3 - Fuchs Titan GT1 0W20 - 3,482km - OCI 6 months
Not Posted

Sample 4 - Fuchs Titan GT1 XTL 0W20 - 1,674km - OCI 6 months


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Comments on report:
Wear metals are within acceptable limits.
Particle contamination is high mainly due to dust particles although does not appear to be causing excessive wear.
Oil condition appears satisfactory.
Monitor contamination and wear trend next sample.
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Driving Conditions:
10% City 90% Highway driving
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Refilled with: Fuchs GT1 XTL 0W20
Filter: Honda
OCI: 6 months (Honda interval)

 

[dnewton3]

I see that 6 months is your controlling OCI plan; presumed due to warranty?

1K mile is incredibly low for an OCI.

 

[IPCOlsenVZ]

Yep still under warranty until 2015. I know there's not much point taking a UOA at these kms, just did it for interest.

 

[Rand]

This is one of the "zinc free" motor oils?

 

[CATERHAM]

Originally Posted By: Rand
This is one of the "zinc free" motor oils?

Yes that's correct.

The ultra short OCIs is a crime for such a high-end premium motor oil. Is is really a warranty requirement to change every 6mths regardless? Doesn't have an OCM on board that you can follow instead?

 

[slo town]

Why the spike in Phosphorus in sample #3?

 

[IPCOlsenVZ]

In OZ Honda have 6 month service intervals. Vehicle does not have a OCM/OLM. When warranty runs out I'll have a OCI of 2yrs.

I cant explain the phosphorous spike at sample 3.