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 Blotter Spot Test Oil Analysis:VOA Helix HX7 5W30, 17,834 km blotter M1 NewLife 0W40(Tesco)

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post Nov 25 2018, 02:13 AM

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QUOTE(zeng @ Nov 15 2018, 03:11 PM)
Wow, nice blotter spot test at 17000 km, Senscents.
No signs of perimeter ring near the centre zone, I would assess the oil detergency/dispersancy properties are in top form and there is probably still life in this oil.
As you took sample at cold, the fuel dilution can be observed at the outermost perimeter zone.
Btw,I would strongly recommend this Platinum Velocity 5W40 to the readers on lowyat using typical Asian engines .
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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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post Nov 25 2018, 05:57 PM

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QUOTE(senscents @ Nov 25 2018, 02:13 AM)
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 .

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QUOTE(senscents @ Nov 25 2018, 02:13 AM)
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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Hi Sir, do you replace oil filter after, say 10k km usage ?
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post Nov 26 2018, 10:46 AM

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QUOTE(alphaz @ Nov 24 2018, 06:54 AM)
Follow up of my Shell Helix Ultra 5w30 at 14,000 km.

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

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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

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QUOTE(alphaz @ Nov 26 2018, 11:23 AM)
lazada

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post Nov 26 2018, 03:08 PM

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QUOTE(zeng @ Nov 25 2018, 05:57 PM)
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 .
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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
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QUOTE(chemistry @ Nov 25 2018, 06:26 PM)
Hi Sir, do you replace oil filter after, say 10k km usage ?
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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.

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post Nov 26 2018, 07:55 PM

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QUOTE(Thrust @ Nov 23 2018, 08:50 AM)
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.
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Your driving style is easy on oils , in a 2010 City the engine oil should 'well behaved' , but ......
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QUOTE(alphaz @ Nov 24 2018, 06:54 AM)
Follow up of my Shell Helix Ultra 5w30 at 14,000 km.

19 hour blot:
https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-31/...-1543012883.jpg
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37 hour blot:
https://forum.lowyat.net/uploads/attach-31/...-1543013600.jpg
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What do you think?
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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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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?

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post Dec 27 2018, 09:40 AM

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QUOTE(alphaz @ Dec 25 2018, 06:41 AM)
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?
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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.
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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?
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QUOTE(wkc5657 @ Dec 27 2018, 11:30 AM)
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?
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Wkc,
If alphaz sample above was taken after a drive of say > 30 minutes, then the outermost zone or ring indicating fuel dilution may attribute the source of problem to ill tuned fuel injection system, in particular in a carburrettor engine or gasoline direct injection engine.
If the sample was taken cold or < 5 minutes of driving, it's quite normal for most (or any ) engines to demonstrate this phenomenon.Therefore it's hard to point to out-of-tuned fuel system timing as the cause .
Hence it's best to take the blotter sample after driving for say, > 20 minutes to rule out the above 'confusion' .

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Hi Zeng..... will appreciate your insight in this blot test. The blot was taken more than 48 hours ago, 15mins after engine switched off.

Since we have seen mostly fully or semi synthetic blot tests, I think we might be curious how ye olde mineral oil will fare tongue.gif Thanks in advance.

EO : Formula Shell 10W-40 SN (Mineral)
Mileage done : 5,466 km since Oct 2018
Car ; Wira 1.6 year 1999



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post Dec 28 2018, 03:59 PM

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QUOTE(speedy3210 @ Dec 27 2018, 08:32 PM)
Hi Zeng..... will appreciate your insight in this blot test. The blot was taken more than 48 hours ago, 15mins after engine switched off.

Since we have seen mostly fully or semi synthetic blot tests, I think we might be curious how ye olde mineral oil will fare  tongue.gif   Thanks in advance.

EO   :    Formula Shell 10W-40 SN (Mineral)
Mileage done  :  5,466 km since Oct 2018
Car  ;    Wira 1.6 year 1999
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Hi Speedy,
What's the ODO total mileage ? Is it carburrettor or fuel injection ?
There isn't any center zone perimeter ring which is good news for this 5466 km blotter spot test, for it indicates this used mineral Formula Shell 10W40 dispersancy/detergency properties are still in top shape .........
meaning there is still life in this used oil.
There isn't much contaminants as the blotter spot is not darkish or greyish. It may indicate a well maintained engine , never mind it is 1999. IDK.
However I will bench mark this Formula Shell 10W40 against Senscents Formula Shell 5W30 8500 km blotter spot and I would like to speculate they share similar additive package.
Not sure if there is any fuel dilution, as I couldn't 'magnify' the image or see clearly its outermost zone.
I would recommend continue its service for another 2000 km or so and see how its next blotter spot performs.

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QUOTE(zeng @ Dec 28 2018, 03:59 PM)
Hi Speedy,
What's the ODO total mileage ? Is it carburrettor or fuel injection ?
There isn't any center zone perimeter ring which is good news for this 5466 km blotter spot test, for it indicates this used mineral Formula Shell 10W40 dispersancy/detergency properties are still in top shape .........
meaning there is still life in this used oil.
There isn't much contaminants as the blotter spot is not darkish or greyish. It may indicate a well maintained engine , never mind it is 1999. IDK.
However I will bench mark this Formula Shell 10W40 against Senscents Formula Shell 5W30 8500 km blotter spot and I would like to  speculate they share similar additive package.
Not sure if there is any fuel dilution, as I couldn't 'magnify' the image or see clearly its outermost zone.
I would recommend continue its service for another 2000 km or so and see how its next blotter spot performs.
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My wira has done 395k km, or exactly at 394,888 km when the sample was taken. It has a 1.6litre engine with MPI, but on manual transmission, never overhauled.

Senscents' oil was the fully synthetic version of the series. Both dino and fully synthetic were sold under Formula Shell label. Mine is the basic mineral version, now selling for rm67 5qts at shopee.

Noted on the extra mileage b4 the next test. TQ again.
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QUOTE(speedy3210 @ Dec 29 2018, 12:02 AM)
My wira has done 395k km, or exactly at 394,888 km when the sample was taken. It has a 1.6litre engine with MPI, but on manual transmission, never overhauled.

Senscents' oil was the fully synthetic version of the series. Both dino and fully synthetic were sold under Formula Shell label. Mine is the basic mineral version, now selling for rm67 5qts at shopee.

Noted on the extra mileage b4 the next test. TQ again.
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At 395k km, your engine appears very good shape by looking at your blotter spot.

Now, your mineral Formula Shell 10W40 has a VI of 154 :

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Compare this against Senscents' so called fully synthetic FS 5W30 (which at times claim mineral ) , also has a VI of 157 :Attached Image

My interpretation of Formula Shell 5W30 SN is also a mineral oil, not quite a fully synthetics as occassionally claimed.

I really like to see your FS 10W40 at 8000 - 10000 km blotter spot and see how it fares.

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I think the correct PDS for Formula Shell 5W30 Synthetic is as below..... it has obviously higher VI than the mineral version.

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