REFLECTOR: Engine Oil: Survey

[David Rene Dugas]

I wish. No. 500 + hrs flying, change oil approx each 50 hrs 

Rene' Dugas
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On Jun 13, 2012, at 9:35 PM, "Bob Jackson \(Jax Tech\)" <bobj at jaxtechllc.com> wrote:

> Rene,
> 
> Am I reading your post correctly -- 500+ hours between oil changes with
> Exxon Elite?  That would be impressive (and helpful)...
> 
> Bob Jackson
> N2XF
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
> Behalf Of David Rene Dugas
> Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 9:03 PM
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> Subject: 500 hr between Oil Changes with Exxon Elite (Semi-Synthetic)
> 
> Exxon Elite year round. 500 + hrs change ~ q 50 hrs oil analysis Metal
> traces only. Oil air separator. 
> 
> Rene' Dugas
> Sent from my iPhone4S
> 
> On Jun 12, 2012, at 4:52 PM, Mark Magee <edjonesbrady at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> All,
>> The discussions on heat, oil and water spurred me to start this thread and
> ask if anyone is running anything other than Aeroshell, particularly in a
> LYC/CONT?
>> For brevity I'll pose these questions:
>> 1) Lycoming, Contenental, Auto (specify):
>> 2) Aeroshell Only
>> 2A) If additives what additive and ratio:
>> 3) Other Oil: Specify
>> 3A) If additives with Other Oil what Additive:
>> 4) Oil Analysis performed?
>> 4A) Results of Oil Analysis (general terms: how many hours deemed OK
> before dropping oil):
>> Please include comments.
>> 
>> We all know the certified engine mfgs will only approve Aeroshell and P-66
> for they have the STC. From my study the only difference in certified GA
> engines and automotive engines is the lead in the fuel, and that Shell
> claims they neutralize the effects of the lead in the oil and that auto oil
> mfgs do not have to deal with lead anymore. I know folks are running Castrol
> Synthetic, Royal Purple, Redline, Mobil One, Amsoil and other synthetics in
> certificated engines. I can't see a negative to this, someone please tell me
> specifically how I am wrong. If touting Aeroshell then please be as
> chemically specific as possible and cite data (links).
>> I am ready to change to an automotive synthetic racing oil. This would
> provide quite a layer of protection should I (we) run hot on a climbout. The
> synthetics don't really start to get into breakdown until approaching 400F.
>> 
>> Let's see what the cat drags home!
>> 
>> Mark Magee
>> N34XL XLFG 300HP
>> Brady TX
>> 
>> 'Texan by Birth, Canardian by Choice.'
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