I have been running and shamelessly promoting Castrol SS Magnetec since It went into the Rogue sump last Winter (beginning of January 2016). Well it was time for OCI #5 and the second one this year and I found myself at Wally World in Epping, NH looking for another bottle of Magnetic SS 5w-30 - as I have found NO complaints with this oil. The Rogue is now exiting its break in period approaching 20 thousand miles on the clock. Now Here, there is less chance of confusing break in detritus with oil performance.
Well fickle fate would have it that, what was on sale but 'Castrol Edge Gold bottle Extended Performance’ for twenty-five smackers out the door. Yes I was happy with Magnetec SS. What could I gain with Gold bottle EP? I am not a fan of over-stuffed EP oils for prescribed short interval oil changes. But, But.... Using typically flawed oil fanatic reasoning I said to myself, "Myself, here lies the chance to COMPARE two oils in nearly the same circumstance. Maybe the outlay of that extra seven bucks over a jug of Green bottle may give me SOMETHING?"
I have long term moving average fuel mileage (currently a fair to poor indicated 24.8 MPG in-town over almost 6000 miles). I am deaf above 6KHZ but maybe I could casually assess engine NVH changes. Harder to quantify, I could possibly report of maintenance of power across the OCI. Maybe I might notice more peak power? (Maybe not as the Magnetec has been surprisingly bountiful).
Well I expect MORE engine noise, maybe a little MPG nudge as the Magnetec was possibly tired, and maybe a bit more power as rings may be less prone to sticking. If not, why should I use it in MY circumstance? Nissan wants an oil change every 5K miles, regardless. I will push to 7 or 8 thousand if all “feels” well. Yes I do rely on feel more than an engineer should.
I plan to give an initial report next week with short term fuel mileage and any casual NVH and power assessments. If after 5 K miles I see no benefit, it will be back to Magnatec SS pocketing 7 bucks – enough for a decent six-pack of some tasty locally brewed Ale.
Cheers.
Well fickle fate would have it that, what was on sale but 'Castrol Edge Gold bottle Extended Performance’ for twenty-five smackers out the door. Yes I was happy with Magnetec SS. What could I gain with Gold bottle EP? I am not a fan of over-stuffed EP oils for prescribed short interval oil changes. But, But.... Using typically flawed oil fanatic reasoning I said to myself, "Myself, here lies the chance to COMPARE two oils in nearly the same circumstance. Maybe the outlay of that extra seven bucks over a jug of Green bottle may give me SOMETHING?"
I have long term moving average fuel mileage (currently a fair to poor indicated 24.8 MPG in-town over almost 6000 miles). I am deaf above 6KHZ but maybe I could casually assess engine NVH changes. Harder to quantify, I could possibly report of maintenance of power across the OCI. Maybe I might notice more peak power? (Maybe not as the Magnetec has been surprisingly bountiful).
Well I expect MORE engine noise, maybe a little MPG nudge as the Magnetec was possibly tired, and maybe a bit more power as rings may be less prone to sticking. If not, why should I use it in MY circumstance? Nissan wants an oil change every 5K miles, regardless. I will push to 7 or 8 thousand if all “feels” well. Yes I do rely on feel more than an engineer should.
I plan to give an initial report next week with short term fuel mileage and any casual NVH and power assessments. If after 5 K miles I see no benefit, it will be back to Magnatec SS pocketing 7 bucks – enough for a decent six-pack of some tasty locally brewed Ale.
Cheers.
