Came across this and the results from testing by a highly qualified engineer and the results from his wear testing are eye opening to say the least
You will have to sit with a good cuppa as it is a lengthy report to wade thru.
My summary for those who don't have time
Oilman will be pleased that the Millers Nanodrive oils were in the top 10 and would have been higher if the additive test on another brand was deleted.
Dedicated "running in "oils are NOT recommended.
Diesel oil in a petrol motor is NOT recommended.
Diesel oils generally have a lower anti wear rating
Synthetic oils are ok in new motors as many new cars are delivered with them.
Hi ZDDP levels do not deliver higher anti wear performance.
High oil pressure may not be a good thing as pressure is "resistance to flow".
A thinner oil will still protect bearings as "liquids are not compressible"
Thinner oils will have lower oil and bearing temperatures along with lower oil temperatures and better drain back.
I beam rods are better than H beams.
ARP and other bolt strengths listed.
Dyno HP comparisons between different types of chassis makes as well as engine dyno HP vs chassis dyno HP.
Oops my bad here is the link
https://540ratblog.wordpress.com/2013/06/20/motor-oil-wear-test-ranking/
You will have to sit with a good cuppa as it is a lengthy report to wade thru.
My summary for those who don't have time
Oilman will be pleased that the Millers Nanodrive oils were in the top 10 and would have been higher if the additive test on another brand was deleted.
Dedicated "running in "oils are NOT recommended.
Diesel oil in a petrol motor is NOT recommended.
Diesel oils generally have a lower anti wear rating
Synthetic oils are ok in new motors as many new cars are delivered with them.
Hi ZDDP levels do not deliver higher anti wear performance.
High oil pressure may not be a good thing as pressure is "resistance to flow".
A thinner oil will still protect bearings as "liquids are not compressible"
Thinner oils will have lower oil and bearing temperatures along with lower oil temperatures and better drain back.
I beam rods are better than H beams.
ARP and other bolt strengths listed.
Dyno HP comparisons between different types of chassis makes as well as engine dyno HP vs chassis dyno HP.
Oops my bad here is the link
https://540ratblog.wordpress.com/2013/06/20/motor-oil-wear-test-ranking/
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