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UOA for Amsoil 5w-40 European

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  1. triumph1

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    For an oil run nearly 16,000 miles wear looks great! Universal averages for the 3.2L are based on
    an oil run of just 8,000 miles. We found a trace of fuel in the sample, which caused the low viscosity but
    other than that everything looks good. Neither the fuel nor the low vis is a problem. The TBN read 1.8 so
    you had some, but not much, active additive remaining. We consider 1.0 too low for extended use. Feel
    free to run the next oil 17,000 miles. Check back for another look when you have the oil changed. You
    may be able to go longer yet.

    Miles on unit-105,700
    Miles on oil -15,700
    01 Mercedes SLK 320
    Make-up oil -1 qt
    Capacity - 8.5 qt
    Amsoil 5w-40 European Formula
    Sample Date 6-02-08

    ALUMINUM-7
    CHROMIUM-0
    IRON-27
    COPPER-4
    LEAD-2
    TIN-0
    MANGANESE-1
    MOLYBDENUM-7
    NICKEL-1
    SILVER-0
    TITANIUM-0
    POTASSIUM-1
    BORON-45
    SILICON-9
    SODIUM-17
    CALCIUM-1328
    MAGNESIUM-128
    PHOSPHORUS-754
    ZINC-963
    BARIUM-0


    cSt Viscosity @ 100°C---61.1
    SUS Viscosity @ 210°F----10.53
    Flashpoint in °F---375
    Fuel %---TR
    Antifreeze %---0.0
    Water %---0.0
    Insolubles %---0.3
    TBN----1.8
    TAN
    ISO Code
     
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  2. triumph1

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    I've been running Amsoil in it since it had 52k, and usually use the Mercedes fleece filter. This last time, I'm trying the SSO 0w-30. The European 5w-40 is not even one of their extended OCI oils:

    Service Life
    Recommended for the extended drain intervals established by the vehicle manufacturer or extend based on oil analysis. Change oil filter at time of oil change.
     
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    Have you tried that oil in the Prius yet? I'm running Mobil 1 0W-40 European Car Formula in my FJ with great results
     
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    I've been running Amsoils Signature full synthetic (used to be Am soil 2000) 0W-30 since about 8,000 miles on an 05 and am now on my fourth oil change. I have 148,000 miles on the car and average an oil change around every 35,000 miles. Works great. You have to change the filter at 17,500 miles and add a quart but that's about it. I think when I do the next oil change I may send in for a test.
     
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    I'll go no less than 20k on the Prius, I'm using SS0 0w-30.
     
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