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OP...could you describe your sampling method during the oil change? Perhaps pulling a sample too early or late in the process or contaminating it with a dirty drain pan might lead to higher wear numbers/viscosity. You seem pretty meticulous though...so not a really high likelihood. Good...

Good tips everyone. I will pass along the information about the Lucas to my neighbor. Any comments on the wear metals?

Thanks for the quick replies. Might be a newbie question...but is it possible to have coolant contamination with such low water level (<0.05)?

Code: OIL ML5w30 + 1/2 qt Lucas additive MILES IN USE 3.6k MILES 105.0k SAMPLE TAKEN 01/16/14 ALUMINUM 2 CHROMIUM 1 IRON 23 COPPER 3 LEAD 4 TIN 2 MOLYBDENUM 37 NICKEL MANGANESE...

What engine family is in the Murano...is it a variation of the VQ35HR's that are notoriously hard on oil?

Don't think the OP has checked back in but I'll chime in again anyway: I too would use an OLM if available. Most of the Ford products (aka Econoline and Crown Vic) have not had an oil life monitor that I am aware of though. Interestingly, the Crown Vic does have an engine hour meter that is...

To the OP: good question and noble goal to cut spending. I am also a fleet manager for a private university in Lexington, VA. We have many vehicles which are driven by students as part of a sober ride program. Because these vehicles are operated in severe conditions like police cars (countless...