Oil extreme 5w-30 00'Pontiac 3.8L

[Terry]

Dyson Analysis

Customer Name : Petree

Oil Brand/Weight : Oil Extreme 5w-30

Type Equipment ontiac 3.8L,00' V6

Miles/Hours on oil : 6000

Total Miles/Hours : 47500

Results ppm/% Comments (blank=normal)
Wear
Copper 23
Iron 5
Chromium 0
Lead 1
Aluminum 3
Silicon 7
Tin 0

Additives
Molybdenum 10
Sodium 156
Magnesium 20
Zinc 720
Potassium 0
Phosphorus 641
Calcium 4420

Physical Properties
Water negative
Fuel negative
Antifreeze positive
Soot 0
Oxidation 12 6% very low
Nitration 24 12% very low
Sulfur 0
TBN 10
Vis@100 C 10.1

Final Comments : Overall perfect report except for positive antifreeze. Get it checked even though the oil seemingly is not affected . TBN starts near 18 so the overbase Calcium carbonate may be nuetralizing the glycol. Hopefully the positive antifreeze is contamination and not a leak in the engine. I rarely see a false positive. Questions ? Let me know .
Terry

 

[carl97ss]

Aaahhhh, is WOW appropriate?

 

[Terry]

The 3.8L is a great engine and the OExtreme did well to reduce wear.

My problem with it is cost,but it does consistantly reduce wear. I've interpeted NASCAR engine tests showing good results using the additive. It is in suspension and not in solution so it will settle out in the bottle, so shake before pouring. Also FM wears out in 3000 miles or so of street use.

I need Johnny to refresh me on the positive glycol but the engine was OK,probably contamination on a rag etc.

 

[worriedboutoil]

Nascar is a big name for some small class cars. Sportsman- Featherlite Modified - Bombers

even a Rotay engine class. I don't think of these as the Big Boys as the name implies although probably some fun racing.

That is a pricey oil imo for such little in return. Sorry but it looks like a gadjet oil IMHO

Here is a good oil and additive for the price

http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=000230

And here is a VERY good one

http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=000197

[ January 17, 2003, 07:47 AM: Message edited by: worriedboutoil ]