First Oil Analysis
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First Oil Analysis
I have 06 PSD F250 CC FX4 and just performed my first oil analysis. Truck has 14400 and 4400 on last oil change with Rotella T 15W40. How does this look?
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35w
Alum 7
Chrom 3
Copper 28
Iron 45
Lead 5
Tin 7
Silicon 29
Potas >100
Sodium 23
Moly 8
Water .1
Oxidation 4.6
Visc@100 13.6
Glycol ND (not detected)
Fuel <2.0
TBN 10.2
Nitration <2.0
Soot .4
TIA
35w
Alum 7
Chrom 3
Copper 28
Iron 45
Lead 5
Tin 7
Silicon 29
Potas >100
Sodium 23
Moly 8
Water .1
Oxidation 4.6
Visc@100 13.6
Glycol ND (not detected)
Fuel <2.0
TBN 10.2
Nitration <2.0
Soot .4
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The oil analysis sheet should give you a comparison to what the lab states as "normal" wear for your oil change interval. I know the glycol and fuel are very good. What does your report say???
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"The report says engine wear rates normal for break-in/overhaul period. Silicon is from engine sealant(gasket material). Coolant additive(s) present. High silicon(coolant additive) or dirt present possible gaining with the coolant. Check for source of coolant leak. Drain oil and change filter if not already done. Resample at next service interval to monitor."
This is what the report says. As for as coolant leak, I check the fluid levels fairly regular, once every couple weeks, and have not notice the coolant level changing. As far as dirt I do not drive in dusty conditions mostly city and highway.
From what I have heard Ford and Cat use sometype of gasket material on their engines and this will give a high silicon reading.
The report also said the Silicon 29 was abnormal and that Potassium >100 was severe. Do not know what or where Potassium comes into play here.
Thanks
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This is what the report says. As for as coolant leak, I check the fluid levels fairly regular, once every couple weeks, and have not notice the coolant level changing. As far as dirt I do not drive in dusty conditions mostly city and highway.
From what I have heard Ford and Cat use sometype of gasket material on their engines and this will give a high silicon reading.
The report also said the Silicon 29 was abnormal and that Potassium >100 was severe. Do not know what or where Potassium comes into play here.
Thanks
35w
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fuel dilution is too high, problem
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fuel dilution is too high, problem
Last edited by 96_4wdr; Sep 4, 2006 at 12:59 PM.
