Engine Oil Analysis - Bob is the Oil Guy
2011年5月18日 · Engine oil analysis is a process that involves a sample of engine oil, whether virgin or used, and analyzing it for various properties and materials in order to monitor wear metals and contamination. By analyzing a sample of used engine oil, you can determine the wear rate, and overall service condition of an engine, along with spotting ...
Shell Rotella T5 Diesel Oil - OK In Gasoline Engine?
2024年11月9日 · The engine doesn't use much oil - I change oil between 6K and 10K km, depending on driving conditions (shorter trips in the winter vs. highway trips in the summer), and typically add no more than half a litre between changes, so …
Can oil dilution cause a gasoline engine to rapidly consume oil?
2024年1月1日 · Will oil dilution cause rapid oil consumption in a gasoline engine? I have a 2001 Honda CRV. After a head gasket and valve replacement it started using oil FAST, like a quart every 50 miles. The car also smelled strongly of gasoline. It was not using oil or before this head gasket replacement.
Oil for a 6.6l gas Chevy 2500HD | BobIsTheOilGuy
2018年10月1日 · Hello, I’m torn between Mobile 1 100% syn. and Castroil Edge SAE 5W-30. I’m sure they are both great oils but what is y’all’s opinion on the two. I will be pulling a travel trailer that weighs about 8000 pounds some of the time. Thanks in advance.
Gasoline Particulate Filters now coming on vehicles in the US
2018年5月22日 · It will also have an impact on the motor oil specification that manufactures will use. It will increase the number of manufacturers requiring low-SAPs oils. As some of you may know, gasoline particulate filters have been around in Europe for a few years now and the diesel equivalent (diesel particulate filter or DPF) have been on diesel’s in ...
I can't quite wrap my head around GDI engines and fuel dilution …
2023年1月6日 · With gasoline as volatile as it is, and engine operating temperatures as high as they are, and PCV systems doing their thing, how does gasoline manage to dilute the engine oil? It seems like it would get vaporized as soon as the engine warmed up. How come it doesn't? Does it combine with the oil forming a different solution?
Oil for engines running LPG, CNG, or Propane | BobIsTheOilGuy
2007年7月20日 · Gas engine oils are formulated for low or no ash. Ash deposits in the combustion chambers form over time and lead to detonation or preignition in high-BMEP gas engines.
Gasoline engine oil in a diesel engine? | BobIsTheOilGuy
2020年7月7日 · From the API description of the CK-4 and CJ-4 diesel engine oils "When using CK-4 oil with higher than 15 ppm sulfur fuel, consult the engine manufacturer for service interval recommendations." so yes, you are correct, it doesn't say you shouldn't use it, just have to consult your manufacturer for service intervals, perhaps too much sulfur ...
Diesel Oil in a Gas Engine? | BobIsTheOilGuy
2015年10月22日 · The API, with the new SP rating, is sticking to its guns and not allowing a gasoline SP rating for any diesel oil with more than 800 PPM phosphorus due to catalytic convertor poisoning. In fact, xw40 diesels oils that have higher than 800 ppm phosphorus and we’re also granted a SN rating will not be getting the S rating starting next year.
Rotella 10w30 in a Gas Engine? | BobIsTheOilGuy
2006年10月23日 · They market the Shell Rotella T With Advanced Soot Control as "a premium quality, heavy-duty multigrade oil for all-season use in diesel-powered or a mix of gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment. It meets or exceeds the warranty and service requirements of virtually all diesel and gasoline engine manuacturers -- for both newer and older engines.