Lab: Oil Analyzers, Inc.
Engine: 3.5 L V6.
Oil filter: Amsoil EA
Code:
OIL Amsoil SSO
MILES IN USE 6,118 mi. 9,727 mi.
MILES 93,365 mi.
SAMPLE TAKEN 5/29/2011 3/1/2011
ALUMINUM 2 3
CHROMIUM 0 1
IRON 43 70
COPPER 7 15
LEAD 4 20
TIN 0 0
MOLYBDENUM 3 21
NICKEL 0 0
MANGANESE 0 1
SILVER 0 0
TITANIUM 0 0
POTASSIUM 5 7
BORON 7 13
SILICON 33 96
SODIUM 14 67
CALCIUM 3483 3410
MAGNESIUM 13 14
PHOSPHORUS 624 662
ZINC 653 776
BARIUM 0 0
Vis.100 deg. C 10.2 10.7
TBN 4.33 2.90
Oxidation 55 54
Nitration 28 35
UOA was flagged abnormal severity 3 because of oxidation. I don't understand the high oxidation. My Astro Van consistently shows oxidation in the mid-50's. Is this an SSO thing, or do I have problems with BOTH my cars?
The silicon is from oil pan gasket two oil changes ago.
Engine: 3.5 L V6.
Oil filter: Amsoil EA
Code:
OIL Amsoil SSO
MILES IN USE 6,118 mi. 9,727 mi.
MILES 93,365 mi.
SAMPLE TAKEN 5/29/2011 3/1/2011
ALUMINUM 2 3
CHROMIUM 0 1
IRON 43 70
COPPER 7 15
LEAD 4 20
TIN 0 0
MOLYBDENUM 3 21
NICKEL 0 0
MANGANESE 0 1
SILVER 0 0
TITANIUM 0 0
POTASSIUM 5 7
BORON 7 13
SILICON 33 96
SODIUM 14 67
CALCIUM 3483 3410
MAGNESIUM 13 14
PHOSPHORUS 624 662
ZINC 653 776
BARIUM 0 0
Vis.100 deg. C 10.2 10.7
TBN 4.33 2.90
Oxidation 55 54
Nitration 28 35
UOA was flagged abnormal severity 3 because of oxidation. I don't understand the high oxidation. My Astro Van consistently shows oxidation in the mid-50's. Is this an SSO thing, or do I have problems with BOTH my cars?
The silicon is from oil pan gasket two oil changes ago.
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