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      Ramerica replied to the thread Synthetic Oil.
      HPL is on the list, but will take some time.
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      Something to study up on, I appreciate all the info.
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      Ramerica replied to the thread Synthetic Oil.
      That's over my head but my gut says 1800-1700 based on the strength of the Lubegard and Ravenol peak and the fact it was basically not...
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      Ramerica replied to the thread Synthetic Oil.
      Yes it is. The attached wiki chart lists C=O bonds at absorption peaks between 1800-1500. Esters specifically mentioned at 1735. The...
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      Ramerica replied to the thread Synthetic Oil.
      Ravenol is there, it's the faint light blue line. Hard to see but just tops out above the Lubegard-PUP mixture
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      Ramerica replied to the thread Synthetic Oil.
      I only have basic interpretation of the FTIR results based off what I Googled. What I can add is the big peak of Lubegard at 1750 gives...
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      Ramerica replied to the thread Synthetic Oil.
      Ok gotcha, API. Flaked on that one, I was thinking marketing designation like EP Extended Performance. I do have some SP 5w 30 High...
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      Ramerica replied to the thread Synthetic Oil.
      Unfortunately I do not. I have a oil burning Kia so I'll try to grab a quart of SP M1. What should I look for on the bottle?
    • Ramerica
      Ramerica replied to the thread Synthetic Oil.
      Not sure on the M1 formula, that scan was probably done around February of this year
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      Ramerica replied to the thread Synthetic Oil.
      Second is magnified, got rid of the triple hydrocarbon peak as that was present in all samples. FTIR cant see elements but rather...
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      Ramerica replied to the thread Synthetic Oil.
      I have limited access to an FTIR and was able to compile some scans. Hope to do some more but the management gets their undies bunched...
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