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Tried to search where this might have been posted in the past on this site so here it is as a new topic of interest. My intention once reaching the 5,000 mile mark on my XR was to switch from what the dealer has been using, which according to Blackstone laboratories, is performing well, to Mobil 1 Synthetic.
So, calling this overkill, I had the dealer change the factory fill @ 672 miles.
The dealership uses recycled oil from Lyden Oil Company. Specifically, Lyden Proguard Eco 5W30. Here's a link to this specific product:
http://www.lydenoil.com/mainpages/productinfosheets/ProGuard ECO Motor Oils.pdf
I then put 1,756 miles on this oil change and had it analyzed by Blackstone Laboratories.
The reason for the analysis was I had done some reading on the BobTheOilGuy.com web site and read of some issues on the oil analyzed using this direct injection, variable valve timing V6. Seems it has a tendency to beat up the oil.
Just received my 2nd oil analysis, again with the dealership fill using the Lyden recycled oil. The comments by the lab indicate I probably could have gone further on this oil (had 2,603 miles on this change) but not wanting to take any chances I decided to follow through with my intention to switch from the dino oil to Mobil 1 Synthetic.
So, now with 5,031 miles on her, I had Mobil 1 and a Baldwin oil filter installed. I noted at the time of this oil change my DIC said the oil was at 77% life. My goal is to change her at 5,000 mile intervals and seeing where the DIC is at those times. I also plan on having the Mobil 1 analyzed just to see if this Viscosity # improves.
Even though the lab said the wear #s continue to look good and well within the normal range, their comments on both of these analysis about the viscosity of the oil kinda' reinforced my decision to switch to a synthetic and see if this feature improves. We'll see.
Anyhoo, here's both analysis (with the latest in the 1st column on the left. You'll note there is no info on Flashpoint at the bottom for the first analysis 'cause I didn't send them enough of a sample.
Hope my endeavors gives you all some good info.
Regards,
Jim
In God We Trust!
Tried to search where this might have been posted in the past on this site so here it is as a new topic of interest. My intention once reaching the 5,000 mile mark on my XR was to switch from what the dealer has been using, which according to Blackstone laboratories, is performing well, to Mobil 1 Synthetic.
So, calling this overkill, I had the dealer change the factory fill @ 672 miles.
The dealership uses recycled oil from Lyden Oil Company. Specifically, Lyden Proguard Eco 5W30. Here's a link to this specific product:
http://www.lydenoil.com/mainpages/productinfosheets/ProGuard ECO Motor Oils.pdf
I then put 1,756 miles on this oil change and had it analyzed by Blackstone Laboratories.
The reason for the analysis was I had done some reading on the BobTheOilGuy.com web site and read of some issues on the oil analyzed using this direct injection, variable valve timing V6. Seems it has a tendency to beat up the oil.
Just received my 2nd oil analysis, again with the dealership fill using the Lyden recycled oil. The comments by the lab indicate I probably could have gone further on this oil (had 2,603 miles on this change) but not wanting to take any chances I decided to follow through with my intention to switch from the dino oil to Mobil 1 Synthetic.
So, now with 5,031 miles on her, I had Mobil 1 and a Baldwin oil filter installed. I noted at the time of this oil change my DIC said the oil was at 77% life. My goal is to change her at 5,000 mile intervals and seeing where the DIC is at those times. I also plan on having the Mobil 1 analyzed just to see if this Viscosity # improves.
Even though the lab said the wear #s continue to look good and well within the normal range, their comments on both of these analysis about the viscosity of the oil kinda' reinforced my decision to switch to a synthetic and see if this feature improves. We'll see.
Anyhoo, here's both analysis (with the latest in the 1st column on the left. You'll note there is no info on Flashpoint at the bottom for the first analysis 'cause I didn't send them enough of a sample.
Hope my endeavors gives you all some good info.
Regards,
Jim
In God We Trust!
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