Virgin Oil Analysis
05-02-2008 | 07:42 PM
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Considering the min spec for a 50wt at 210F is 85 SUS a couple of these oils just make the spec new. Remember, viscosity is your first line of defense against wear. The V-Twin is a much better oil at 210F, at 99.8 SUS it is a solid 50 and the anti wear,(zinc & phosphorus) are a bit higher. A typical PCMO (passenger car motor oil) has Z&P levels around 1000PPM or less.
Remember Z&P are sacraficial, the PPM drops as the oil is used. The flash point for the V-Twin is higher because the viscosity of the oil has the other fluids beat by a longshot. Probably a heavier centistoke PAO basestock.
Ken
Remember Z&P are sacraficial, the PPM drops as the oil is used. The flash point for the V-Twin is higher because the viscosity of the oil has the other fluids beat by a longshot. Probably a heavier centistoke PAO basestock.
Ken
I read where V-Twin is a 100% GRP V. base stock PAO derived oil
Many of the 2008 automobile oils (conv. and syn) now have zinc and phos in the 600-700 ppm range. Not good for marine use.
Before you use something send it in for testing first if it's not posted here or on another site.
Oil's I would use for marine use:
Merc 25W-40 semi syn
M-1 Gold Cap
M-1 V-Twin
RP 20W-50
Redline 20W-50
Amsoil Series 2000 20W-50
Amsoil 15W-40 Marine and Diesel
15W-40 Rotella
Penzoil 20W-50
Quaker State 20W-50
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05-02-2008 | 07:55 PM
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It's also interesting to note that V-Twin has high level of magnesium and low phos. and calcium levels as part of it's anti-wear additive package. It's a less "slick oil".
It obviously is worth the extra buck or so inlight of recent reformulations.
It obviously is worth the extra buck or so inlight of recent reformulations.
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05-02-2008 | 08:11 PM
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I was asked what to use in a car requiring 10W-30/5W-30 or
0W30,
This oil is new and regarded as one of the best.
https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/sso.aspx
0W30,
This oil is new and regarded as one of the best.
https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/sso.aspx
05-02-2008 | 08:22 PM
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Only Europen automobile oil made in N. America. Works well in BMW's I hear.
https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/afl.aspx
https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/afl.aspx
