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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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boxer07
post Mar 1 2018, 12:38 PM

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Mileage 10200km, Honda 0w-20

Is it good to go?

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post Mar 1 2018, 10:28 PM

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QUOTE(zeng @ Mar 1 2018, 09:44 PM)
Boxer07 ,I couldn't see any (clear,sharp and opaque) center zone, indicating there isn't much contaminants and oil dispersancy property is in tip top condition, hence this oil is good to go on beyond 10200 km OCI .
You may take another blotter spot test after 1500-2000 km from now, I suppose.

Note:May I ask, what engine model is this ?
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Honda City 2014. GM6. Non hybrid version

wont go too far to 1500km as i still need to maintain the vehicle warranty . so will go change engine oil tomorrow at SC. laugh.gif

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post Mar 2 2018, 03:14 PM

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QUOTE(zeng @ Mar 2 2018, 02:49 PM)
Yes, TGMO 0W20 is undeniably a very strong oil with good UOA results such as,
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Btw, IIRC all Honda's in USA has factory recommendation of 10,000 miles OCI whilst under warranty , that's equivalent to 16,000 km here.

I completely understand your situation with local SC on warranty matters .... on OCI's beyond 10,000 km.

I would hazard a guess your used oil condition may probably show some 'goldenish' colour and not dark black.
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Yes, the used oil show goldenish... Not dark black. I guess it's still good to use till at least 12000km...
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post Mar 17 2018, 06:33 PM

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QUOTE(rcracer @ Mar 17 2018, 03:30 PM)
Oil change monitor suggesting oil change already, 2 months to go according to date and 4200km to go if following mileage

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What brand is this engine oil? 😂

 

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