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 Blotter Spot Test Oil Analysis:VOA Helix HX7 5W30, 16,286 km blotter Shell Helix Ultra 5W40

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alphaz
post Nov 24 2018, 06:54 AM

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QUOTE(zeng @ Nov 9 2018, 12:46 PM)
Good blotter spot test at 10060 km, no sign of centre zone perimeter ring indicating good detergency/dispersancy properties close to as new.
No dark grey dirt/contaminants in centre and intermediate zones,  indicating contaminant levels not very high at this high mileage.
No indication of fuels in outermost perimeter zone.
Engine appears to be in tip top conditions and well maintained.
This oil is still serviceable and could probably go for another 2000 - 4000 km and test.
Did you go on ?

Edit: Apologies for late response, alphaz.
Edit2: I personally consider this 10060 km SHU 5W30 blotter spot as performing relatively better than Honda 0W30 at 3750 km above.
Not trying to bash Honda 0W30 though.
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Follow up of my Shell Helix Ultra 5w30 at 14,000 km.

19 hour blot:

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37 hour blot:

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What do you think?
alphaz
post Nov 26 2018, 11:23 AM

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QUOTE(wkc5657 @ Nov 26 2018, 10:46 AM)
Where you buy 5w30 helix ultra, local all i see is 5w40 version.
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lazada

https://s.lazada.com.my/s.c3Km

Vanli also sells it at slightly cheaper price
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/shell-he...7.16389.99110.0

This post has been edited by alphaz: Nov 26 2018, 11:25 AM
alphaz
post Dec 25 2018, 06:41 AM

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QUOTE(zeng @ Nov 26 2018, 08:08 PM)
Hi, alphaz ,
Very good blotter spot tests performance, and there is no signs of centre zone perimeter ring developing indicating this oil detergency/dispersancy properties are still in good shape, despite the mileage .
The slightly greyish zone indicates increased level of contaminants and combustion byproducts at 14,160 km which is well dispersed and good .
But that's nothing to be alarmed about as I believe this used oil Helix Ultra 5W30 is still in serviceable condition.
Should the oil be still in use, may be take another blotter spot in 2000 - 3000 km and see how the centre zone goes .....
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Hi zeng,

Here's a 24 hour blot test result at 16,000 km, Shell Helix Ultra Fully Synthetic 5w30 Made in Hong Kong, in Elantra 1.8 2002.

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It seems to me that it might still be good for another 2000 km I suppose?

This post has been edited by alphaz: Dec 25 2018, 06:43 AM
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post Jan 15 2019, 03:00 PM

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QUOTE(zeng @ Jan 15 2019, 01:43 PM)
17138 km blotter at 50 hrs.

Shell Helix Ultra 5W40 (from Giant)
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Still absence of centre zone perimeter ring .

Oil changed for CNY.
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Really good value for money!

 

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