Fuchs GT1 0W20 - 4,299km - 2010 Honda CR-V 2.4L

[IPCOlsenVZ]

Sample 1 - Factory fill - 1,145km - OCI 7 months
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2271195

Sample 2 - Fuchs Titan GT1 0W20 - 4,299km - OCI 6 months

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Comments on report:
Wear metals are within acceptable limits.
Particle contamination is high mainly due to dust particles which could lead to increased wear.
Monitor wear and contamination next sample.
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Driving Conditions:
20% City 80% Highway driving
Fuel economy:
Trip to Brisbane (1100kms) fuel economy: 9.0L/100km
Return trip (1100kms): 8.6L/100km
Trip to Mackay (400kms): 8.3L/100km
Return Trip (400kms): 8.1kms
Additional notes: As Honda don't recommended 0W20 over there so I let them put whatever the service department uses in it but when I get it home I change the oil and filter out, so there will be residual additives from the dealership change.
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Refilled with: GT1 0W20
Filter: Honda
OCI: 6 months (Honda interval)

 

[Artem]

why do two oil changes? It's a waste of good oil and money.

 

[JHZR2]

Looks good to me. Dont think those particles are doing much.

 

[Maximus1966]

Is that really the brand name of the oil? How do you pronounce it?

 

[Audios]

F-yukes

Really good european oil.

 

[Izb]

A lot of sulphur! It is not good for catalist...

 

[JAG]

The amount of sulfur is consistent with other oils. Also, what form the sulfur is in affects the catalyst compatibility.

 

[CATERHAM]

Was this the latest XTL version of this oil?
This is a heavy 20wt oil (HTHSV 2.75-2.80cP) and being VII free
won't shear so it is not as light as the Honda Brand 0W-20 oil that's spec'd in Japan, NA and EU.

No TBN? You could likely have run this oil much longer as it is a long drain oil.

Since this ester based oil contains no Zn the 146 ppm of Zn is a carry over from the FF.
What I find interesting is the Phos' level or where it comes from since no ZDDP is used? Maybe JAG could comment on that?

 

[CATERHAM]

Here's another UOA of the FUCHS 0W-20 that shows very little Phos':
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2161530&page=1

I suspect the high level in this UOA is an error.