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Just sold a 2007 4Runner and bought a new 4Runner. Five years ago, my wife converted to a 2010 4Runner after 24 straight years of BMW ownership. My first 4Runner was a 1997 and it was a great car. That 1997 was the first Toyota in our family. Now: Wife and I each have a 4Runner. Father in law...

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Originally Posted By: FZ1 Didn't say that. Said you shouldn't run it 11-12k with all the metal and silicon shown on your report. Goin' for a "Brown Badge of Courage",are you? Very helpful. Thanks.

Originally Posted By: addyguy Silicon is high, and it causing some extra piston wear - look at your aluminum number. It's not catastrophically high, but it's higher than average, and IS increased wear. I'd find that air leak. AddGuy, 8 PPM aluminum is high on 11k+ run? I posted a virgin...

The unit is an 07 4Runner. Sorry for the mistake.

Originally Posted By: addyguy Silicon is high, and it causing some extra piston wear - look at your aluminum number. It's not catastrophically high, but it's higher than average, and IS increased wear. I'd find that air leak. addy, Thanks, and I agree. I always use OEM air filters and the...

Originally Posted By: Johnny Looks good. I would like to see how your truck performs with their 7000 series 5W-30. I would bet the results would be close to the same. Johnny, Thanks for the comments. I've used lots of 7000 in the past and always had great results. I'll probably return to it...

All used Schaeffers 9000 5W30 All used no detectable oil with no makeup added All had oil filter change using the factory filter Date 9/20/09 1/31/09 7/12/08 2/2/08 Miles Unit 38382 27270 17280 9093 Oil 11112 9990 8187 5950 Cu 4 7 7 17 Fe 24 24 22 24 Cr 0 0 0 1 Ni 0 1 0 1 Ti 0 0 0 0 V 0 0 0 0...

Originally Posted By: daman Originally Posted By: joatmon Originally Posted By: daman looks weak!!! You mean because it's a pale green when it comes from the bottle? Performs very well. Joat no looks weak...whats TBN? Daman, I do not have the TBN. I posted this virgin analysis to help...

Originally Posted By: daman looks weak!!! You mean because it's a pale green when it comes from the bottle? Performs very well. Joat

Originally Posted By: salesrep The add pack sure still looks strong, even after 10k. I wouldn't be surprised if the iron comes down in the next 15k or so. That said 22 ppm is still relatively low and the lead has come down. Thanks. Alway happy with Schaeffers. Everything you need, nothing...

Here's an analysis of virgin Schaeffers 9000 5W30. Oil was purchased in the fall of 2007 This sample was run on July 28, 2008. Cu 0 Fe 1 Cr 0 Ni 0 Ti 0 V 0 Ag 0 Pb 0 Sn 2 Al 4 Si 2 Na 11 K 1 Mo 206 B 8 Ba 0 Ca 1636 Mg 10 Mn 0 P 586 Sb 20 Zn 697 Anti Freeze N Fuel Dilute N Water N Vis cSt...

Originally Posted By: OMCWankel Silicone in the VOA of 9000 series oil on this site shows less than 10. That makes the Si of 32 actually 22 or a little more. That is probably causing the high iron, unless this is a motor that sheds silicone assembly sealant for 30K miles. Good report joatmon...

Originally Posted By: Pablo Originally Posted By: joatmon Originally Posted By: Pablo Good run! Looks like everything is nominal, but research the Si. Yes, there was just a SSO run, with 12.5K and 20 ppm Fe. I believe someone said Fe was high (in a very humble and nice way, not a problem)...

Originally Posted By: Pablo Good run! Looks like everything is nominal, but research the Si. Yes, there was just a SSO run, with 12.5K and 20 ppm Fe. I believe someone said Fe was high (in a very humble and nice way, not a problem) It's marketing, human perception and sex....er monkeys that...