2nd Time around on BITOG. Joined back in 2004 but have been idle for last 8-9 years. Rejoined this month and still realize how great BITOG is for finding good input and experience about car health and oil performance.
Used Amsoil 0w-30 SS at 50,000 and rode it up to 20k on the OCI. Replaced the cartridge filter every 5k and topped off (approx. 1/4 qt) with touch of same Ams SS oil. All told, just about 1 qt added for the duration with the filter change. Used K&N on the first 5k filter but switched back to Fram filter on remaining filter changes at 10k and 15k intervals. The silicon is a touch high as indicated but I think that might have came from the 2oz of Lubeguard Bio/Tech additive I added at the 10k mark. The VOA indicates this has a bit of silicon in it... so that is likely cause. Welcome thoughts on this one. Seems to be pretty good UOA by Blackstone. I drained and now added Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w-30 and will repeat same process ... although doubt I will add the Lubeguard Biotech additive this time.
Used Amsoil 0w-30 SS at 50,000 and rode it up to 20k on the OCI. Replaced the cartridge filter every 5k and topped off (approx. 1/4 qt) with touch of same Ams SS oil. All told, just about 1 qt added for the duration with the filter change. Used K&N on the first 5k filter but switched back to Fram filter on remaining filter changes at 10k and 15k intervals. The silicon is a touch high as indicated but I think that might have came from the 2oz of Lubeguard Bio/Tech additive I added at the 10k mark. The VOA indicates this has a bit of silicon in it... so that is likely cause. Welcome thoughts on this one. Seems to be pretty good UOA by Blackstone. I drained and now added Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w-30 and will repeat same process ... although doubt I will add the Lubeguard Biotech additive this time.