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Ecoboost Performance => Troubleshooting, Maintenance, TSB Articles => Maintenance, Oil, and Fluids => Topic started by: Macgyver on October 15, 2017, 03:47:45 PM

Title: Very Very interesting read concerning Oil and Knock
Post by: Macgyver on October 15, 2017, 03:47:45 PM
I got this web link from an Ecoboost Facebook page. It certainly is a good read.

http://www.enginelabs.com/engine-tech/oil-composition-direct-injection-low-speed-knock/ (http://www.enginelabs.com/engine-tech/oil-composition-direct-injection-low-speed-knock/)

It looks it to me that We should stay away from high detergent synthetic oil especially with high Sodium levels.

Dont idle long and then hammer it. Give it a few good revs first. Clear that sludge off.

Here is a quote from with in this Article to start this discussion off.

"What we saw was that with the factory ECU tuning there was definitely a noticeable difference in the knock levels of the engine when running high Sodium and Calcium levels in a mineral based oil as seen in the top graph on the yellow line. The bottom graph shows the same engine calibration, but with a synthetic blend using only Calcium and at moderate levels. We also found ways to mitigate the amount of knock present by modifying the calibration with regards to injection timing and fuel pressure settings. Changing spark advance or retard had little effect at controlling the knock. It is also apparent, at least from the current state of processing the data, that the reactionary phenomenon is aggravated at lower engine temperatures. This is due to the viscosity index of the oil making it thicker and therefore more difficult for the rings to remove all of it from the cylinder wall, so more oil is exposed to the direct impingement of fuel splashing off the top of the piston and contacting the oil directly," says Ben Strader......... so full syn should be good ? vs ford half n half stuff? i personally use mobil 1 as amsoil isn't sold in stores around here (and being 3x as much doesn't help though if it were easier to get i'd probably spring for it)
Title: Re: Very Very interesting read concerning Oil and Knock
Post by: Gjkrisa on October 15, 2017, 04:18:57 PM
Agreed Mobil 1 is $6 at Walmart for anual 5w-30 ams oil is $12 but ams oil is still tried and true on the forum so I'm sticking with ams oil

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Title: Re: Very Very interesting read concerning Oil and Knock
Post by: SHOdded on October 15, 2017, 04:19:10 PM
If only it were so easy!  First calcium, then sodium.  I think the main takeaway is to use oils that are formulated to deal with the problem, and not use additives on top.  Disrupting modern oil chemistry is generally not a good idea.
Title: Re: Very Very interesting read concerning Oil and Knock
Post by: FoMoCoSHO on October 15, 2017, 05:22:24 PM
Somewhere around here is a research study I posted about the effect of fuel additives and LSPI...

The bottom line IIRC was gas with noo additives had zero LSPI
Title: Re: Very Very interesting read concerning Oil and Knock
Post by: SHOdded on October 15, 2017, 05:32:34 PM
Oil additives or fuel additives, FoMoCo?  Trying to find that study.
https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,7555 (https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,7555)
Title: Re: Very Very interesting read concerning Oil and Knock
Post by: FoMoCoSHO on October 15, 2017, 05:48:44 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on October 15, 2017, 05:32:34 PM
Oil additives or fuel additives, FoMoCo?  Trying to find that study.
Fuel...

I bring this up because I believe both may cause LSPI.

Oddly enough, the best knock suppressing combo I just found out recently Is Speedway 93 and Speedway corn mixed at E45.

Everyone know I've been a Shell fanboi but...their AD packs are a bit beefier than other brands and I do think there could be a link.

Even though KR wasn't really an issue before my knock sensor has been unusually quiet, now going days between events.

I think I'm 3 or four tanks deep now, initially it was laziness, having a IDGAF day.

Sparkie has been detuned but I will continue observing the Lincoln.

Awaiting my 93 base tune in case I find myself without corn, but straight to E45 after that.



Title: Re: Very Very interesting read concerning Oil and Knock
Post by: SHOdded on October 15, 2017, 06:33:51 PM
Pretty soon you will be running straight 30 weight oil, LOL.
Title: Re: Very Very interesting read concerning Oil and Knock
Post by: FoMoCoSHO on October 15, 2017, 07:59:06 PM
No but I do think the oil issue might be able to be overcome by a fuel with very high octane and excessive cooling...like E45.
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