# UOA on the Evo (used oil anyalisis) **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [August 18, 2011, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039 "2011-08-18T15:50:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039/1 "2011-08-18T15:50:32Z")
![http://i52.tinypic.com/1ugy.png](http://i52.tinypic.com/1ugy.png) Quick notes-oil was ran 600 miles (VR1 20W50 **CONVENTIONAL** ). The antifreeze never needs to be serviced so the extra sodium is not coming from there. Titanium traces are probably from the retainers. Non-synthetic FTW! This oil can EASILY go 1000 miles, probably 1500-2000. I’m going to run this change 1000 or so, and get it checked. ---
**Author:** ![GermanPSI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/germanpsi/32/6353_2.png) [@GermanPSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GermanPSI)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039/2 "2011-08-18T17:21:40Z")
I would like to do this with my oil. It would prolly depress me /PJB ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039/3 "2011-08-18T17:22:41Z")
> [@OFFICIAL: 2008 ELECTION THREAD](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-2008-election-thread/41192/553): > > I would like to do this with my oil. It would prolly depress me > > /PJB It’s cheap (35 bucks with TBN), and they send you the kit for free. No reason not to! ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039/4 "2011-08-18T17:29:35Z")
Always wanted to do this as well, but don’t know what half of it would mean LOL ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039/5 "2011-08-18T17:30:47Z")
> [@94Gt5.0"](#): > > Always wanted to do this as well, but don’t know what half of it would mean LOL I’m just as dumb as you (:tongue), but with a little research and help, it all makes since. Ooops-sense. ---
**Author:** ![HudsonFalcon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hudsonfalcon/32/6460_2.png) [@HudsonFalcon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HudsonFalcon)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039/6 "2011-08-18T17:31:30Z")
Any particular reason you use the VR1 or is it just personal preference? ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039/7 "2011-08-18T17:32:40Z")
> [@Consumer Reports 10 Worst Cars](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/consumer-reports-10-worst-cars/44719/17): > > Any particular reason you use the VR1 or is it just personal preference? High zinc/phosphorus for under 5 dollars a quart and available locally. ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039/8 "2011-08-18T18:33:41Z")
what exactly is the point of this? ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039/9 "2011-08-18T18:42:15Z")
> [@Army of 2](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/army-of-2/44313/7): > > what exactly is the point of this? To determine if there is any excessive engine wear, how the oil is working, if there is any contaminates in the oil (fuel coolant etc), how long you can run the oil, etc. If you did this on your truck, you’d realize you could go ~6-7K on the oil. ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039/10 "2011-08-18T18:43:45Z")
I never even check the oil in my truck between changes. Ill stick to changing at 3k because thats whats always worked for me. ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039/11 "2011-08-18T18:45:03Z")
It’s a oil test report jellies . When ya care about your motor ya do this to see how the oil is keeping up - motor holding up - and rotating assembles hold up . Along with any other contaminants in the motor ---
**Author:** ![usmc2801](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/usmc2801/32/6387_2.png) [@usmc2801](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/usmc2801)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039/12 "2011-08-18T18:45:30Z")
I always do this with my bike every oil change to monitor the wear, they send me 2 kits at a time now lol. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039/13 "2011-08-18T18:45:36Z")
> [@PDF Help......](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pdf-help/44735/9): > > I never even check the oil in my truck between changes. Ill stick to changing at 3k because thats whats always worked for me. Cool, I’ll continue to check the oil in all of my vehicle on a regular basis, and run the oil in the truck until the OLM reads zero percent (about 6K miles), 6K in the Corolla and 1000ish in the Evo. Saving money FTW! ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039/14 "2011-08-18T18:48:16Z")
I just get lazy and/or forget to check it in the truck. It doesnt burn or leak any oil anyway though. When I was driving the car Id check it every now and then and its got a low oil light anyway. I change the oil in the truck every 3k and in the car either every 3k or when something breaks or gets replaced, which is usually less than 3k. ---
**Author:** ![jdaniels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdaniels/32/6399_2.png) [@jdaniels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jdaniels)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039/15 "2011-08-18T19:06:59Z")
I think it’s been about 20k since I changed the oil in my G6. I should send the oil in for LOLZ. ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039/16 "2011-08-18T19:10:50Z")
Paul wtf, every 3K on a stock truck? Yeah, go every 5, that’s what ford recommends anyways. ---
**Author:** ![HudsonFalcon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hudsonfalcon/32/6460_2.png) [@HudsonFalcon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HudsonFalcon)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039/17 "2011-08-18T19:12:21Z")
> [@FS: 2005 Ninja 250 $2200](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-2005-ninja-250-2200/44685/14): > > I think it’s been about 20k since I changed the oil in my G6. I should send the oil in for LOLZ. :rofl ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039/18 "2011-08-18T19:14:13Z")
> [@FS: 2005 Ninja 250 $2200](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-2005-ninja-250-2200/44685/14): > > I think it’s been about 20k since I changed the oil in my G6. I should send the oil in for LOLZ. I’m sending them some of my buddies g/f’s urine (after she takes a viagra and birth control). She’s also preg. ---
**Author:** ![Murrdog9000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/murrdog9000/32/6391_2.png) [@Murrdog9000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Murrdog9000)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039/19 "2011-08-18T19:14:33Z")
I would change it every 1000 miles just to be safe paul. ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2011, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039/20 "2011-08-18T19:15:16Z")
> [@The "Oil Prices" thread.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739/4): > > Paul wtf, every 3K on a stock truck? Yeah, go every 5, that’s what ford recommends anyways. It says 3k in the owner’s manual if I remember right. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uoa-on-the-evo-used-oil-anyalisis/260039.md?page=2)