This oil is still doing fine and appears to be quite clear of grey dark contaminants, indicating good mechanical condition.
However, there is appearance of a centre zone perimeter ring that correlates with dispersancy capability of this used oil and that's something to keep watch, IMHO.
Having said this, I think this used oil is good to go on.

Cempedak has similar HGEO 0W30 in use and seems to have similar trends in emergence of perimeter ring at rather low oil mileage.

Maybe you should take another blotter spot 2000 - 3000 km down the road and see how the perimeter ring develops ?

Btw, what's the car/engine model in use ?

Ok.. I will update you guys after another 3000KM. The car is Honda City 2010 model with L15A7. I take good care of the engine and seldom rev it above 3,000 RPM. Drive like an uncle in order not to stress out the engine and gearbox. Oil change are usually set at around 7 - 9k mileage.

All the EO masta here ...

I saw there are plenty of Shell Helix Ultra for sale in Giant for 85 each.

They are made in Europe but all the wording seems to indicate its for Russian market. What do you guys think of it ? Authentic ?

I can say for sure it's authentic for I had seen it's packaging (bought from Giant, but at RM99) and the blotter spot tests below:
5575 km
10099 km,
and going ....

This post has been edited by zeng: Nov 23 2018, 02:10 PM

Follow up of my Shell Helix Ultra 5w30 at 14,000 km.

19 hour blot:



37 hour blot:



What do you think?

learnt something new today, blotter test is totally new for me, tq TS

I think its time to change your engine oil.. Looks brownish already. My guess is the brownish color particles are combustion soot.

EO: Pennzoil Platinum Velocity 5w-40
Car: Perodua 2014
Engine: 1.3 auto
Millage: App. 22000 km
Odometer: App.91,000
Driving Condition: 50% City; 50% Highway




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Wow, obscenely good 22000 km blotter spot test ......
and still showing absence of centre zone perimeter ring, indicating the used oil detergency/dispersancy properties are on top of situations.
The centre zone is generally not greyish dark for its long 22000 km usage, indicating clean engine oil condition with not much of contaminants and combustion byproducts.
Slight indications of fuel at the outermost zone.
My take is this used oil is still serviceable, yes I know it's already 22,000 km in use.
This Pennzoil Platinum Velocity 5W40 really don't play-play, as our bahasa says.
Strongly recommend this oil to lowyat readers here .
Thank you for posting , Senscents and you're adventurous and looks like in control of situations .

This post has been edited by zeng: Nov 25 2018, 06:03 PM

Hi Sir, do you replace oil filter after, say 10k km usage ?

Where you buy 5w30 helix ultra, local all i see is 5w40 version.

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

nice, thanks

It's good to know that our oil drain interval can be of much longer, ever since i found bitog forum. The forum discuss the EO extensively thw good, bad, extended and normal oil change interval.
It's been slightly more than a year since the last oil change, so it's time for me to change as it recommend so by most sifu out there.
Next change, one of the World recognise OIL. Castrol

Hi. Chemistry, Did not replace the oil filter at 10k, as i find that it will do the job as suppose to.
There are lots of debate out there on the oil and filter change interval, where two camps of people will advise on different effect of the interval of changes.
It's just me and mine opinion that lead me not to change the oil and filter so soon.

Chhers &
Smile Alwsys

Your driving style is easy on oils , in a 2010 City the engine oil should 'well behaved' , but ......

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 .....

This post has been edited by zeng: Nov 26 2018, 08:11 PM

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.



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

Hi alphaz, that's a very robust 16000 km blot.
There is no sign of centre zone perimeter ring (of 8-10 mm diameter) indicating great capacity of dispersancy/detergency of this used oil sample.
Btw, there is some fuel dilution as indicated in the outermost zone but the oil is strong.
2000 km ? I would speculate shouldn't be an issue if you wish to go for it.
Btw, my SHU 5W40 is currently at 16500 km.
Time to locate my 14000 km blotter picture that I promised prior.

daikor zeng

i'm also thinking of submitting a blotter, would like to know the sample should be taken when engine is cold or after a drive?