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Originally Posted By: Ayrton I think you will see things start to look better soon. You change the filter too right? For a very advanced engine like that one, I think you could still be in some break in period, especially towards the beginning of that last run. Yes, I change the filter. I...

I use Shell 92 almost exclusively and no fuel additives

Originally Posted By: dtt004 Hi. I am not convinced that 40000 miles is when metals will start to settle down a bit. You are risking it if you wait that long. A bigger problem may manifest itself in the future. This oil analysis is telling you something. Your driving habits are pretty normal...

Originally Posted By: chubbs1 Keep an eye on it, might want to try a different oil, but the problem is there are not really any cheaper oils you can use to flush the engine. What kind of warranty do you have? I noticed it says it is an '08 on the report, did you get it at an auction or just not...

I drive normally. I do not redline the car and only occasionally 'get on it' I have should have been more clear in my initial post, there was 5466 miles on the oil tested, 17,589 total on the car.

Here is the Blackstone oil analysis from my most recent oil change. Not good results which is disappointing. I did not do an analysis at my last change (~12k) and wish I had. The car is a 2008 BMW 135i. I use the OEM BMW 5w30 oil. Any thoughts?