Mineral , semi synthetic or fully synthetic?

**Gian Paulo** · July 5th, 2016 11:24 AM

TBN or viscosity index? Ano po ba ang mas practical na reference in analyzing diesel engine oil? TIA

**Walter** · July 5th, 2016 12:02 PM

Vehicle engines should start having running time meters similar to that of generators.

**Ry_Tower** · July 5th, 2016 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Gian Paulo

TBN or viscosity index? Ano po ba ang mas practical na reference in analyzing diesel engine oil? TIA

Both are important sir.

**mechanicman** · July 5th, 2016 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by Walter

Vehicle engines should start having running time meters similar to that of generators.

I agree 100% with your thought. It is very difficult to know exactly how far a diesel vehicle can run on each oil change. I do know the rate of contamination to the oil is much higher when most distances are short and in a heavy traffic situation. (Town driving).

However on open (Country) and long distance driving I would say distance to travel would be 7500 Kms. and town driving 5000 Kms. Change the filter also in each case

I hope this helps.

**dr. d** · July 6th, 2016 12:36 AM

Originally Posted by Walter

Vehicle engines should start having running time meters similar to that of generators.

i think the odometer can be a good estimate of that.
i mean, just how much of that running time is spent on idling?

**StockEngine** · July 6th, 2016 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by Walter

Vehicle engines should start having running time meters similar to that of generators.

My Elantra is equipped with a timer...

**Walter** · July 6th, 2016 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by dr. d

i think the odometer can be a good estimate of that.
i mean, just how much of that running time is spent on idling?

For some vehicles, a lot of time is spent idling. Like those that are stuck in traffic a lot, e.g., picking up at school. Imagine a vehicle driven for 2 hours running at 2 hours compared to one that waits in school idling for 2 hours.

**leinahtan** · July 6th, 2016 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by Walter

For some vehicles, a lot of time is spent idling. Like those that are stuck in traffic a lot, e.g., picking up at school. Imagine a vehicle driven for 2 hours running at 2 hours compared to one that waits in school idling for 2 hours.

Pwede rin dashcam as a source of info for engine's running time as it records engine starts and stops.

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