Castrol GTX 5W30-2.2 Ecotec -07 HHR-3254 miles

[Blue_Goose]

Not a bad report...don't plan on using Castrol GTX again so no TBN this time. Silicon did come down quite a bit from last time. First UOA was with Valvoline 5W30 AC.......Castrol add pack looks weaker?

Running Kendall 5W30 GT-1 Synth Blend this run


Comments? Been very happy so far with MPG with the Ecotec....thought I would be taking a much bigger hit when I traded in the Matrix.

Goose

 

[Bill in Utah]

Looks great!

Nice numbers for only 7k miles. You got a winner.

(of course, remember that since its not a $5+ per quart oil, you can not trust a $20 UOA...)

For my un trained eye, you'll get many many miles of excellent long life service with this engine. GM really has a winner here. (makes me want to get a HHR!)

Take care and THANKS for posting/doing a UOA that cost more than the Oil change.

Bill

 

[Cutehumor]

the ecotec is the lowest GM wearing engine I've seen. these are in the cobalt, hhr, and malibu classic?

 

[Bill in Utah]

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the ecotec is the lowest GM wearing engine I've seen. these are in the cobalt, hhr, and malibu classic?

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I think the ION has the Ecotec motor too?

Sad that there were no other comments on this excellent UOA in 24 hours.....

Bill

 

[zonestar]

I am far from being an expert like so many of our members but I think Castrol GTX works well in your engine. Relative new engine and the metal wear numbers are already low. So I do not see an issue for its continued use if you plan to use dino oil.

 

[Blue_Goose]

Yep...the Ion does have the Ecotec and I'm not quite sure about the new Vue but the older ones also had the 2.4 Ecotec in them

Goose

 

[Pablo]

Excellent low break-in numbers. That does look like a winner from GM. GM should slap two together for a nice V8.

How well does a small 2.2L do pulling your HHR? MPG?

Can't comment much on the oil, as the mileage is so short. What was the % on the OLM?

 

[Triple_Se7en]

It sure liked the Castrol GTX.

 

[Blue_Goose]

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Excellent low break-in numbers. That does look like a winner from GM. GM should slap two together for a nice V8.

How well does a small 2.2L do pulling your HHR? MPG?

Can't comment much on the oil, as the mileage is so short. What was the % on the OLM?

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It does just fine...not the fastest cat in on the track but it gets me going in plenty of time. 90% of my driving is highway so my MPG is anywhere from 31 to about 35 on the highway depending on traffic conditions etc...If I do putz around town for a few days the MPG drops down to 28-29. Not bad considering it is rated 22/30. Bigger tank allows me to go 400 plus miles between fillups and still have a 1/4 tank left.

If iirc the OLM said 76%

Really interested to see the results of the current fill of Kendall GT-1 Synth Blend...will probably run that out to 4500-5000 miles and then maybe a fill of Shell dino before winter. That fill will be Pennz Plat


Goose

 

[Blue_Goose]

I could probably go 550 miles in this car before having to refill....not that I'd want to take that chance though!!


Goose

 

[csandste]

The GM OLM is conservative and accurate. I'd have no problem pushing it to under 20%.