CATERHAM 0w-30, Honda Accord V6, 4k miles, racing!

[randomhero439]

Here is the most recent UOA of my Accord. The CATERHAM blend was drained and replaced with Redline 5w-20. The filter used was a Purolator PureONE

Calculated virgin specs
2qt Toyota 0w-20 + 2.5qt Mobil 1 0w-40
KV100: 10.96
VI: 198
HTHSV: 3.21
NOACK: 11.51% estimation

This analysis saw alot of abuse. 33 autocross runs over 5 events, 15 passes at a drag strip, and plenty of WOT street pulls. Im really satisfied with the performance of the oil. To put it into comparison, my previous analysis of Pennzoil Ultra 5w-20 saw some WOT pulls and dyno time, no racing. So even with the increased abuse, the CATERHAM blend held up just fine!

 

[asharris7]

Nice Report!

 

[gregk24]

Excellent report! I think any brand name synthetic would do just fine in a Honda engine, they wear extremely well.

 

[Falken]

I am really impressed with Caterham's mix he devised.

This is probably the best UOA I have seen for someone who mildly raced their car.

Great report!!

 

[Bandito440]

Wow. That's very impressive. I'd really like to see how the Red Line does under similar conditions. I'll stay tuned.

 

[Gabe]

It is amazing how much better a thicker oil performs.

 

[Clevy]

Originally Posted By: Bandito440
Wow. That's very impressive. I'd really like to see how the Red Line does under similar conditions. I'll stay tuned.


I too am very interested in how my beloved redline will stack up against caterhams super lube.
Looking at the ultra it basically put down the same numbers with no racing.

 

[cchase]

Our J30 runs a lot quieter on xw30 oils than on xw20.

My UOA's also showed lower wear metals running the 30-weight oils.

I realize this is not "proof" of anything, but it does give some peace of mind. I think this engine is somewhat hard on oil based on heavy shearing in my application and since Honda recommends 30-weight oils elsewhere I doubt it does any damage. Our Honda dealer uses 30-weight oil for their changes as well.

 

[gregk24]

Either a 20 or 30-weight oil will protect the J30 just fine. Depends on your driving style, as long as you are not racing it around like this a Xw-20 will get it to 200K+ miles.

 

[FZ1]

Agree with Chase. My J30 (132,000)thickened,used,and blackened M1 EP 5w-20 at 4800 mile oci. Wear was very low. Tried M1 5w-30 but my engine didn't like it.(Too thick). Now running the blend Mobil Super high mileage 5w-30 and my engine likes it better. No burning or blackening at 1,000 miles. Fingers crossed.

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: Gabe
It is amazing how much better a thicker oil performs.

LOL Enjoy this on your fishing trip.

 

[Capa]

Wow, awesome report! UOA wise, it cannot get better than that considering all of the racing. I look forward to the Redline report.

 

[randomhero439]

Any thoughts on the "spike" in the Tin? Im also surprised that the 0w-30 didnt shear... at all.

OH FORGOT TO MENTION: I upgraded the intake manifold and removed the catalytic converters during this run. Doesnt look like it affected anything.

For the 2014 season, i plan on doing some autocross on Pennzoil Ultra 5w-20 to see how that holds up.

 

[CATERHAM]

Hi randomhero439,

Thanks for posting; an excellent report.

Even with this heavier version of the TGMO/M1 0W-40 blend the oil is no heavier at room temp's than a typical 5W-20, still lighter at colder temp's all with the high temperature benefits of a HTHSV 3.2cP oil.

RL 5W-20 is the antithesis of this blend with it's low 147 VI and 3.0HTHSV. Not only will it be more than 10% heavier at room temp's but over 35% at 32F while providing less high temp protection.

If you do try the TGMO/M1 0W-40 again I'd suggest a lighter version, perhaps 70% TGMO which will give you a very light 0W-30.
It will be lighter than M1 AFE 0W-20 at temp's as high as 85F.