Valvoline VPS 10W-40, 14573kms, 2007 KIA Carnival

[suzukiguy1978]

For those who don't know. I took two oil samples and sent them to two different labs for analysis. This is the result from the second sample.

The first sample can be viewed here: First oil sample performed by Oilcheck PTY. LTD.

This sample is much better. Especially the TBN, which better reflects the amount of kilometres on the oil. I think I'll stick with using Roktex from now on.

Code:
Vehicle: 2007 KIA Carnival VQ EX

Klms: 106041



Oil: Valvoline Professional Series

Grade: API SN/CF, ACEA A3/B4

Viscosity: 10W - 40



Time on Oil: 10 months

Klms on Oil: 14573







oxidation 21

calcium 2212

lead 5

water
aluminium 3

boron 2

phosphorus 712

magnesium 19

TBN 2.27

barium 0

molybdenum 139

sodium 42

tin 0

iron 9

zinc 876

chromium 0

silicon 24

potassium 0

silver 0

copper 5

titanium 0

nickel 0

antimony 0

fuel dilution
Viscosity @ 100 14.4

cadmium 0

vanadium 0

FTIR soot
nitration 16





Comments:



Dean,

Flagged data does not indicate an immediate need for maintenance action.

Continue to observe the trend and monitor equipment and fluid conditions.

Abrasives (silicon/dirt) are at a MINOR LEVEL; Base Number is SLIGHTLY LOW.

Infrared results indicate beginning lube oxidation;

 

[chubbs1]

The TBN seems to be much more in line with this kind of run. The good thing to look at is in both samples your engine looks good and oil did the job well. Thanks for taking the time, effort and money to post two UOA's!

 

[pbm]

Valvoline uses MOLY in this oil unlike it's PCMO's here in the states?