I did an autocross on this with banked corners but otherwise it was all highway and city and normal driving.
This report is ok though I am thinking of switching to T6 Rotella as it is half the cost.
Danny
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I did an autocross on this with banked corners but otherwise it was all highway and city and normal driving.
This report is ok though I am thinking of switching to T6 Rotella as it is half the cost.
Danny
Try Mobil 1 0W40 first.
gathermewool
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"the TAN read 4.5, which is fine."
Based on what???
Based on what???
What is virgin TAN?
gathermewool
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Originally Posted By: Pablo
What is virgin TAN?
+1
I always wonder whether Blackstone hires teenagers and other know-barely-anything's to sit in a room and interpret these analysis results. Most seem based on a colorful chart they probably have hanging in the call center that states:
TBN >= 1.0 stay the course
TBN >= 2.0 extend out 1-2k miles.
Etc.
Every other parameter? We encourage a strong imagination!
What is virgin TAN?
+1
I always wonder whether Blackstone hires teenagers and other know-barely-anything's to sit in a room and interpret these analysis results. Most seem based on a colorful chart they probably have hanging in the call center that states:
TBN >= 1.0 stay the course
TBN >= 2.0 extend out 1-2k miles.
Etc.
Every other parameter? We encourage a strong imagination!
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Maybe they know the Virgin tan.
Yes, virgin TAN would have been useful. I know it's not labeled as such but I wonder if there are any esters in X-clean that would affect TAN?
Probably a good idea going with a more robust oil. Is the engine stock? The silicon is great! What air filter?
-Dennis
Probably a good idea going with a more robust oil. Is the engine stock? The silicon is great! What air filter?
-Dennis
Originally Posted By: bluesubie
Yes, virgin TAN would have been useful. I know it's not labeled as such but I wonder if there are any esters in X-clean that would affect TAN?
Probably a good idea going with a more robust oil. Is the engine stock? The silicon is great! What air filter?
-Dennis
Yea this oil is "nice" but with this longer oci I think T6 would fare better, and its much cheaper
Engine was stock for most of the OCI just went stage 1 last 500 miles on this oci
OEM Air Filter until 25,488 miles then I put in a MANN Paper Air filter
I had emailed BSL if it would be good to run a TAN they just did it and charged my card without letting me know it would be more $, and now I realize the number listed isn't really helpful since there isnt a comparison with a VOA.
Yes, virgin TAN would have been useful. I know it's not labeled as such but I wonder if there are any esters in X-clean that would affect TAN?
Probably a good idea going with a more robust oil. Is the engine stock? The silicon is great! What air filter?
-Dennis
Yea this oil is "nice" but with this longer oci I think T6 would fare better, and its much cheaper
Engine was stock for most of the OCI just went stage 1 last 500 miles on this oci
OEM Air Filter until 25,488 miles then I put in a MANN Paper Air filter
I had emailed BSL if it would be good to run a TAN they just did it and charged my card without letting me know it would be more $, and now I realize the number listed isn't really helpful since there isnt a comparison with a VOA.
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gathermewool
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Good point about the ester content, Blue.
Originally Posted By: thescreensavers
Originally Posted By: bluesubie
Yes, virgin TAN would have been useful. I know it's not labeled as such but I wonder if there are any esters in X-clean that would affect TAN?
Probably a good idea going with a more robust oil. Is the engine stock? The silicon is great! What air filter?
-Dennis
Yea this oil is "nice" but with this longer oci I think T6 would fare better, and its much cheaper
Engine was stock for most of the OCI just went stage 1 last 500 miles on this oci
OEM Air Filter until 25,488 miles then I put in a MANN Paper Air filter
I had emailed BSL if it would be good to run a TAN they just did it and charged my card without letting me know it would be more $, and now I realize the number listed isn't really helpful since there isnt a comparison with a VOA.
Email them back, quoting your original request for information, and explain that a request does not equal direction, and that you expect the additional charge to be reversed. I can't imagine them saying no.
Originally Posted By: thescreensavers
Originally Posted By: bluesubie
Yes, virgin TAN would have been useful. I know it's not labeled as such but I wonder if there are any esters in X-clean that would affect TAN?
Probably a good idea going with a more robust oil. Is the engine stock? The silicon is great! What air filter?
-Dennis
Yea this oil is "nice" but with this longer oci I think T6 would fare better, and its much cheaper
Engine was stock for most of the OCI just went stage 1 last 500 miles on this oci
OEM Air Filter until 25,488 miles then I put in a MANN Paper Air filter
I had emailed BSL if it would be good to run a TAN they just did it and charged my card without letting me know it would be more $, and now I realize the number listed isn't really helpful since there isnt a comparison with a VOA.
Email them back, quoting your original request for information, and explain that a request does not equal direction, and that you expect the additional charge to be reversed. I can't imagine them saying no.
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