Here is a response that I received from LE back on 10/27. I forgot to add it to the thread. I really like how this oil runs in my Tundra V-8 in the Texas heat this summer. Very quiet, evem with headers and dual exhaust!
Jack,
You asked a question about an oil analysis of our 8130 Monolec Ultra-Blend Engine Oil that was performed at Blackstone Labs. Your question was on the Calcium level in the 8130. The result reported was 972ppm’s of Calcium. Our approval range for Calcium based upon formulation is 950 to 1250 ppm’s, so their result on Calcium is within new lube range. The Calcium is part of a detergent-dispersant package that also includes Magnesium which is in there at 1000 to 1200 ppm’s.
You also asked about the Flash Point, which is performed according to ASTM D92 Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point by Cleveland Open Cup. In that standard, the repeatability between the same operator at the same lab on the same equipment is 15 degrees F. The reproducibility between two different labs is 30 degrees F. The result you received was 405F and our reported value is 420F, so their number is within an acceptable range between two different labs and would be acceptable even if it were performed at the same lab by the same person.
The batch number, 102307279, which you found on the quart container means that that bottle, was filled on October 23, 2007 and the 279 is part of our tracking system on the manufactured products. Our outside laboratory testing is called LEAP and the tests are done by Polaris Labs. Their closest lab is in Houston. The tests are sold in ten packs and an Advanced Mobile Kit is $190.00.
We thank you for using our products and if we can help you with anything, please let me know.
Best Regards,
Steve Mauritz
Manager Technical Services
Lubrication Engineers, Inc. 300 Bailey Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817-537-7683 Ext 3260
