New oil mix being tried

[mik_str]

As some of you know, I had the engine in my VTR rebuilt last fall with a nice selection of choice bits (Carillo rods, JE pistons, DLC-coated intake valves and piston pins,....). Now, 6000 km later, I beleive the break-in is pretty well complete (an assertion backed up by my latest oil change which had the oil (Rotella 15W40 dino) come out quite clean after 2900 km (telling me the wearing in of the new bits is pretty well complete).

Having recently discovered a Web site called bobistheoilguy, I have been reading (and learning) quite a bit about oil. My goal is to protect my engine as best as possible to ensure optimal performance and longevity without breaking the bank. My research has shown that said Rotella (which was used as my break-in oil btw) and Castrol Syntec 0W30 (known as German Castrol, or GC; made in Germany, a very stout Group IV/PAO oil that is very near to a 40-wt and has a very complete and robust additive package) are two stand-out oils that have shown a tremendous ability to withstand shearing (from gearbox). So, being the inquisitive type (and having a penchant for trying new things), I took it upon myself to blend both oils together (50/50 mix) in the hope of creating a relatively inexpensive and high performance lube for my engine.

The blend is now in the sump, and so beginneth the experiment...... While no one can predict the future, based on my research on the said site, I see no reason as to why it won`t work very well......

[agentpineapple]

good luck with it micky, you are an adventures bugger, any news on the post i sent you???????

[mik_str]

Hi Martin,

I guess my drive to try new stuff comes from my "inner engineer/chemist". I like to examine, research stuff and try new evolutions or combinations (doesn't always work but typically when an idea is based on sound logic or science, it can hardly ever lead you too far astray, or lead to major disasters; I am the same way when I cook, lol).

As for the post, still waiting. Canada Post are warning everyone that working through the backlog of mail could take as long as one month...... OH well, it'll show up here one day......

[agentpineapple]

why do i have a picture of you in my head, standing over a table full of chemistry stuff with bunsen burners and different coloured liquids in test tubes, mixing stuff together just waiting for something to go bang!!!!!!!!!!!!
hahahaha..........
keep me posted on the post buddy....

[mik_str]

why do i have a picture of you in my head, standing over a table full of chemistry stuff with bunsen burners and different coloured liquids in test tubes, mixing stuff together just waiting for something to go bang!!!!!!!!!!!!

muuuuuuuuahahahahahahahahahahahah!!!!!!

[sirch345]

Micky, I hope it all works out well with the oil(s). I have to admire you for taking the plunge, as it's for people like yourself that makes biking what it is today

Good luck with your experiment

Chris.

[mik_str]

Thanks Chris,

engine hasn't blown up yet, lol No major difference to report yet, but then the experiement is just beginning....