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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-08-2020, 08:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,267
Posted By viscositosis.rex
Red Line SI-1. Gumout All-in-One.

Red Line SI-1.
Gumout All-in-One.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-20-2018, 12:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,724
Posted By viscositosis.rex
If you are happy with the plan you have in place,...

If you are happy with the plan you have in place, and the results are adequate, there is no need for me or anyone to muddy the water.

That said, there are profound differences, beyond price,...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-20-2018, 11:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,724
Posted By viscositosis.rex
I will be sure to check out the Modern Engine. TY...

I will be sure to check out the Modern Engine. TY bluesubie.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-19-2018, 04:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,724
Posted By viscositosis.rex
chaos/Clip. I hope like heck you try this...

chaos/Clip.

I hope like heck you try this new ENEOS Track Oil w/wide open throttle & UOAs.
It would be very cool to have you substantiate what we think would happen.

:cheers:
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-19-2018, 01:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,724
Posted By viscositosis.rex
1. Sustina 0W20. HTHS 2.6 Maverick has tracked...

1. Sustina 0W20. HTHS 2.6 Maverick has tracked with it. I have used it for 20k OCI street use.

2. Red Line 0W20. HTHS 2.9

3.Ravenol 0W20 DFE. HTHS 2.7

4. Motul Specific VW 508.00/509.00...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-15-2018, 08:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,724
Posted By viscositosis.rex
I might change my mind if it can be substantiated...

I might change my mind if it can be substantiated that ENEOS used W Base here.

The VI of 239 suggests high dose VI improvers.

Read the product description.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-15-2018, 08:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,724
Posted By viscositosis.rex
My Blackstone VOA on Sustina 0W20 actually showed...

My Blackstone VOA on Sustina 0W20 actually showed phosphorus content significantly higher than zinc.

I point to high density as a positive attribute.

It astounds me that these oils with VI's of...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-15-2018, 08:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,724
Posted By viscositosis.rex
I have not tried this new ENEOS Racing Street oil...

I have not tried this new ENEOS Racing Street oil yet.

Looking at the numbers, it appears to be a highly specialized oil, intended for short term performance, and not high temperatures.

I...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 11-03-2017, 10:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,814
Posted By viscositosis.rex
Fuel dilution. Flash point near threshhold. ...

Fuel dilution.
Flash point near threshhold.
Try 7500 mile OCI and retest, if concerned.
Or stick with 6000 mile OCI.
There is no notorious Mobil1 high iron results from this UOA.
IMHO.
You have...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-28-2017, 06:33 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 26,678
Posted By viscositosis.rex
I try to end up in Richmond, Martinez, and...

I try to end up in Richmond, Martinez, and Benicia in the middle of the day.

BTW one of my customers is across the street from Red Line Oil. I've been inside their facility.

Will we ever find...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-23-2017, 08:54 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 26,678
Posted By viscositosis.rex
1. I do business with Shell, Chevron and Tesoro...

1. I do business with Shell, Chevron and Tesoro refineries in my area.

I have used the finished products that come out of the pump after the special proprietory juice is added, to the tune of over...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-23-2017, 05:40 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 26,678
Posted By viscositosis.rex
IMHO there is a significant difference between...

IMHO there is a significant difference between the way a vehicle runs on ARCO, Costco and 76 premium gasolines.

76 is one notch better.
Chevron two notches.
Shell two point five...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-06-2017, 05:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,247
Posted By viscositosis.rex
Do not make the mistake of overemphasizing tens...

Do not make the mistake of overemphasizing tens of parts of million of iron in your used oil analysis.

Do not make the mistake of ignoring the "scavenger" factor in ester based motor oils.

It...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-30-2017, 09:44 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 178,044
Posted By viscositosis.rex
LSPI (low speed preignition). It has been...

LSPI (low speed preignition).
It has been discussed.
New tests are coming.

The huge amount of calcium in Amsoil keeps engines sparkling clean.

Will changes be necessary ?
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-29-2017, 09:46 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 178,044
Posted By viscositosis.rex
Mobil 1 Extended Performance, and I presume...

Mobil 1 Extended Performance, and I presume Annual Performance now have reduced levels of calcium and additional magnesium.

Will Amsoil change their formulas to deal with the negative effects of...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-16-2017, 10:35 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 178,044
Posted By viscositosis.rex
Any thought about Mobil 1 Annual Performance ? ...

Any thought about Mobil 1 Annual Performance ?

Beefier add pack.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 10-25-2016, 09:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 61,519
Posted By viscositosis.rex
The Immortal Sustina viscositosis.rex...

The Immortal Sustina

viscositosis.rex tested.
60k miles. total.
Watch for oxidative thickening.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-05-2016, 09:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 38,123
Posted By viscositosis.rex
Update for y'all. I have now used Ravenol EFE...

Update for y'all.
I have now used Ravenol EFE 0W16 SN motor oil in my application--10k OCi x4. 40k total miles.
HTHS 2.4 (TGMO immediately shears down to not much thicker than this).
This oil uses...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-06-2016, 03:36 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 49,566
Posted By viscositosis.rex
But this is SUSTINA !!

But this is SUSTINA !!
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-06-2016, 12:00 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 49,566
Posted By viscositosis.rex
Thank you mav1178. I would want to see a real...

Thank you mav1178. I would want to see a real flash point number. There is no oxidative thickening in your run. I say Sustina 0W20 can safely go 7500k miles plus in the twins. Commuters, open up the...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-11-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,265
Posted By viscositosis.rex
If I remember correctly, RLI once sponsored a...

If I remember correctly, RLI once sponsored a drag car racer. Antimony was in their secret sauce. Shorter OCI's were reportedly in order. I talked to the owner on the phone one day. He was cool, and...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-09-2015, 08:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,265
Posted By viscositosis.rex
Agreed. There should be precise, accurate,...

Agreed. There should be precise, accurate, detailed information on the table for us consumers to make choices on.

I often ask myself what I would do if facing the types of dilemmas you guys do. At...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-03-2015, 10:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,265
Posted By viscositosis.rex
Ah. AFE. HTHS 2.61. Gold cap is EP. More...

Ah. AFE. HTHS 2.61.
Gold cap is EP. More esters. HTHS 2.7 (slightly thicker)
Good call.
FWIW I prefer GREEN.
Canyons.
Topanga?
OC?
CA climate is so mild.
Freeway miles a plus.
Out.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-03-2015, 09:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,265
Posted By viscositosis.rex
What color is the cap on your bottles of Mobil 1?

What color is the cap on your bottles of Mobil 1?
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-03-2015, 12:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 28,813
Posted By viscositosis.rex
bluesubie, Mobil 1 AFE and Mobil 1 EP appear to...

bluesubie, Mobil 1 AFE and Mobil 1 EP appear to have nearly identical add packs---specs---characteristics, what one would like to call it, except that EP carries the 15k mile guarantee. The one...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-27-2015, 07:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,307
Posted By viscositosis.rex
Give the 0W16 a chance. Your bearings will...

Give the 0W16 a chance.
Your bearings will thank you.

:respekt:
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-27-2015, 11:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,307
Posted By viscositosis.rex
OP, I hope ENI works out well for you. Please...

OP, I hope ENI works out well for you. Please post UOAs. Oil composition, be it ester, PAO or GTL, interests me greatly. Dogma does not.

Ravenol 0W16 obtaining SAE SN status and coming to NA is...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-25-2015, 10:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,307
Posted By viscositosis.rex
Wow. The perception is that my cordial post...

Wow. The perception is that my cordial post caused you to get out your flame thrower and point it at me.

Your volatility, as well as the volatility of FR-S/BRZ factory fill is much, much higher...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-15-2015, 05:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,307
Posted By viscositosis.rex
I am essentially comparing ester oils. ENI....

I am essentially comparing ester oils. ENI. Motul. Ravenol (German "true synthetic")

Ravenol is factory fill for VW. Surprised Trav did not mention that.

I focus on basestock more than you are...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-13-2015, 01:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,307
Posted By viscositosis.rex
I am endeavoring to stay on topic ! Any...

I am endeavoring to stay on topic !
Any thoughts on the brand new Ravenol 0W16?
HTHS 2.3
VI ~130.
German Synthetic.
Esters.
Is this a candidate for the 86 engine?
What the heck is causing...
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