Excellent data
Originally Posted by
Top_Fuel
I did my first oil change around 1,000 miles...and I sent in a sample to Blackstone Labs to have it analyzed. I figured this would make an interesting test, so I sent in a sample and here's what they said...
For what it's worth, I've have had my oil analyzed at least 5 times since then and they have never seen anything even slightly out of the ordinary. They have pretty good data on these engines because enough of us have sent in samples to get a decent baseline on what is normal for these cars. I wouldn't base too much on a visual check of the oil without an analysis to back it up.
I will say that it makes me comfortable going 5,000 or until the maintenance due lamp comes on. I have heard all good things about Eneos, Japan is a test market for this oil and it rarely breaks down before the recommended OCI. Mobil 1 has a tendency to thin out and Royal Purple is out of my budget on an econo car.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 automatic: 38.5 mpg (US) ... 16.4 km/L ... 6.1 L/100 km ... 46.3 mpg (Imp)