Oil Issues

Message: 2
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 19:21:10 -0000
From: "hondainsightful" <hondainsightful@yahoo.com>
Subject: FWD: Outstanding Oil Analysis!

Just in case you're wondering how a hybrid holds up across 7500 miles.... (source: insightcentral.net)I just had my Insight oil analyzed. This is one of the best oil analyses I've ever seen. I'm extremely happy. :D I was surprised the wear was so small, because I frequently redline my engine, so I expected a lot more internal damage/wear.

Amsoil XL 5W-20(old synthetic formula) - ~7500 miles
Insight - 27,621 miles

WEAR METALS (ppm)
19 copper
11 iron
0 chromium
5 aluminum
4 lead

OIL ADDITIVES (wear prevention)
30 molybdenum
862 phosphorous
1116 zinc
354 magnesium
2463 calcium

CONTAMINANTS
0.0% antifreeze
0.0% fuel dilution
0.0% water
10ppm silicon (dirt)

USED OIL PROPERTIES
7.95 Cst / 20W
83 sulfur
16 oxidation
7 nitration

"Contamination and additive depletion levels normal. Maintain current oil drain interval." - Schaeffer's Oil Analysis