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Pilot Travel Centers LLC
Company and Product Information
Corporate Office:
Pilot Travel Centers LLC
Knoxville, TN 37909
Website(s): pilotflyingj.com
Pilot Flying J, the largest operator of travel centers in North America, is committed to connecting people and places with comfort, care and a smile at every stop. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Flying J has more than 750 retail locations in 44 states, Roadside assistance available at over 145 locations nationwide and growing as part of its Truck Care program, 44 Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service Centers, and 34 Boss Shops. The Pilot Flying J network provides drivers with access to more than 72,000 parking spaces for trucks with Prime Parking at more than 400 locations, 5,200 deluxe showers and more than 6,200 diesel lanes with 5,200 offering Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) at the pump. Pilot Flying J is currently ranked No. 14 on Forbes' list of America's Largest Private Companies.
Source: Pilot Flying J Website
Pilot Flying J
Synthetic Blend Motor Oil SAE 5W-20
Product: Pilot Flying J Synthetic Blend
Viscosity Grade: SAE 5W-20
Labeled: API SN PLUS/ILSAC GF-5
Manufactured For: Pilot Travel Centers LLC, Knoxville, TN
Purchased at: Mill Hall, PA
Date of purchase: 11/20/2018
Website(s): pilotflyingj.com
Test Results and Assessment:
The results of the tests conducted on this sample meet the SAE J300 specifications for the SAE Viscosity Grade listed on the product label, and are consistent with the listed API Service Categories.
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Note1: Although laboratory tests alone cannot be used to establish if engine oil meets an API Service Category, they can be used to determine if it doesn't. Note2: The specification for cold cranking viscosity includes only a maximum value; the minimum value shown in the “standard” area of the chart is truncated for illustrative purposes.
| PHYSICAL TESTS (click for test details) - a | Standard | Pilot Flying J |
| TBN, mg KOH/g (ASTM D2896) | 7.76 | |
| Viscosity @ 100ºC, cSt (ASTM D445) | 6.9 to <9.3 | 8.37 |
| Viscosity @40ºC, cSt (ASTM D445) | 47.67 | |
| Viscosity Index (ASTM D2270) | 152 | |
| Viscosity @-30ºC mPa s (cP) (ASTM D5293) | 6,600 Max | 4,581 |
| Volatility, mass % loss, 1 hr, @ 250ºC (ASTM D5800) | 15 Max -c | 12.0 |
| ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS (click for test details) - a, b | ||
| Additives | ||
| Calcium, ppm | 959 | |
| Magnesium, ppm | 775 | |
| Phosphorus, ppm | 600 to 800 -d | 742 |
| Zinc, ppm | 802 | |
| Molybdenum, ppm | <1 | |
| Barium, ppm | <1 | |
| Boron, ppm | 4 | |
| Silicon, ppm | 5 | |
| Potassium, ppm | <5 | |
| Manganese, ppm | <1 | |
| Titanium, ppm | <1 | |
| Copper, ppm | <1 | |
| Sodium, ppm | <5 | |
| Vanadium, ppm | <1 | |
| Contaminants | ||
| Silver, ppm | <1 | |
| Aluminum, ppm | <1 | |
| Chromium, ppm | <1 | |
| Iron, ppm | 2 | |
| Nickel, ppm | <1 | |
| Lead, ppm | <1 | |
| Antimony, ppm | <1 | |
| Tin, ppm | <1 | |
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