I like MSO2 so I added 120 ml of Liqui Moly MOS2 Anti Friction treatment (120ml is 5 doses from 2 cans). The oil filter is a Nissan part, the air cleaner is original. Viscosity is on the light end of a 5w-30, but that was also found in the VOA. This engine has an oil-to-water heat exchanger so that could be the source of the copper. I wouldn't mind the iron being lower, but it doesn't bother me at this level with only 15k on the engine.
Havoline 5w-30 SN VOA and discussion here: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/2253015/
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Comments: Copper is a bit elevated in this sample, but considering the young age on the motor, we're guessing this might just be lingering wear-in stuff that needs to work its way out of the engine. Other metals look good compared to averages, which are based on about 5,600 miles on the oil, and no contamination was apparent. The viscosity was fine for a 5W/30-grade oil, and the low silicon and insolubles readings show no problems with air or oil filtration. We'll look forward to seeing copper progress from here.
Code:
OIL H5w30
MILES IN USE 4.9k
MILES 15.1k
SAMPLE TAKEN 12/02/15
ALUMINUM 3
CHROMIUM 0
IRON 19
COPPER 37
LEAD 0
TIN 2
MOLYBDENUM 192
NICKEL 0
MANGANESE 0
SILVER 0
TITANIUM 4
POTASSIUM 0
BORON 36
SILICON 16
SODIUM 57
CALCIUM 1634
MAGNESIUM 35
PHOSPHORUS 546
ZINC 677
BARIUM 0
SUS Vis @ 210°F 55.3
cSt Vis @ 100°C 8.86
Flashpoint °F 385
Fuel %
Antifreeze % 0.0
Water % 0.0
Insolubles % 0.2
Havoline 5w-30 SN VOA and discussion here: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/2253015/
Quote:
Comments: Copper is a bit elevated in this sample, but considering the young age on the motor, we're guessing this might just be lingering wear-in stuff that needs to work its way out of the engine. Other metals look good compared to averages, which are based on about 5,600 miles on the oil, and no contamination was apparent. The viscosity was fine for a 5W/30-grade oil, and the low silicon and insolubles readings show no problems with air or oil filtration. We'll look forward to seeing copper progress from here.
Code:
OIL H5w30
MILES IN USE 4.9k
MILES 15.1k
SAMPLE TAKEN 12/02/15
ALUMINUM 3
CHROMIUM 0
IRON 19
COPPER 37
LEAD 0
TIN 2
MOLYBDENUM 192
NICKEL 0
MANGANESE 0
SILVER 0
TITANIUM 4
POTASSIUM 0
BORON 36
SILICON 16
SODIUM 57
CALCIUM 1634
MAGNESIUM 35
PHOSPHORUS 546
ZINC 677
BARIUM 0
SUS Vis @ 210°F 55.3
cSt Vis @ 100°C 8.86
Flashpoint °F 385
Fuel %
Antifreeze % 0.0
Water % 0.0
Insolubles % 0.2
