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    Castrol Syntec 5W20 oil change interval

    Originally Posted By: dothedrew1202 Is that what the owners manual specs? I owned a 2012 Mazda 3 that called for 0w20 full synthetic. If I had to choose between the two I would go with the 0w20. Yes it says 5w20.even on oil filler cap it says 5w20.
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    Castrol Syntec 5W20 oil change interval

    Hi friends, What would be the ideal OCI for 2010 mazda 3 2.0 ltr engine with 62000kms(39000 miles) on the odometer using Castrol Syntec 5W20? Thanks
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    BMW X5 35D high iron in t report.

    Could anybody please comment on fuel dilution of 4% in the report.Is it too high for this engine?Thanks
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    BMW X5 35D high iron in t report.

    Thanks m37charlie for the reply.Actually i ran second sample just after 6300 kms (4000 miles) only.Thats why TBN is still high. Do you think after 6300 kms, Iron and other elements are normal?Are you getting 80 ppm of iron after 6000 kms or after ~17000kms? Regarding my first sample, i dont...
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    BMW X5 35D high iron in t report.

    Hi, I ran another sample after 6300 Kms and here is the report.Could you please guys have a look at it.Thanks
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    BMW X5 35D high iron in t report.

    Thanks for the suggestion.will try.. Another thing to be noted that when i bought this X5 diesel, it sat for close to 2 months at the dealership because it was lease return and at first they were asking too much for it. Is corrosion of liners possible? could it be the cause of high iron? thanks.
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    BMW X5 35D high iron in t report.

    Thanks everybody for the replies.As per your suggestions,I will run a short OCI for 5000 kms and get it tested at 2 different labs and will see how it goes.
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    BMW X5 35D high iron in t report.

    Originally Posted By: Bandito440 I don't care much for that low SAPS oil. I don't see TBN there, but it may very well be depleted. Change your oil next at 12,000 km and retest. Oh, and welcome to the site! thanks Bandito440 for the reply..So does it means something is wearing fast?
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    BMW X5 35D high iron in t report.

    Hello friends, Just joined here.Got high iron content of 230 in my used oil analysis report done by CAT/Finning laboratory. Vehicle is 2009 X5 35D diesel with 86000 kms on the odo and this sample was taken after running around 17500 kms on bmw dealer filled oil. Kind of worried. Any suggestions..
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