Took a sample to make sure the oil is still fit for use in an extended OCI of this vehicle.
New Wix air filter installed with the oil and using a Mann ML1009 full flow oil filter.
Code:
* = Severity 1
** = Severity 2
Iron 4
Chromium 0
Nickel 0
Aluminum 3
Copper 0
Lead 0
Tin 0
Cadmium 0
Silver 0
Vanadium 0
Silicon 8
Sodium 9
Potassium 0
Titanium 0
Molybdenum 67 **
Antimony 0
Manganese 0
Lithium 0
Boron 121 **
Magnesium 8
Calcium 2249
Barium 0
Phosphorous 655
Zinc 749
Fuel Dilution 2.9%
Vis @100C 9.1 *
TBN 3.26 **
Oxidation 11
Nitration 24
Lube Time 8,884 km
Unit Time 174,999 km
Quote:
Notes:
Flagged data does not indicate an immediate need for maintenance action. Continue to observe the trend and monitor equipment and fluid conditions. FUEL DILUTION is at a MODERATE LEVEL; FUEL DILUTION has caused viscosity to decrease slightly below grade; Total Base Number is MODERATELY LOW; Flagged additive levels are different than what should be present for the lubricant that is identified for this unit. (This does not imply that the lubricant does not meet proper API, SAE, or ISO classifications.); Oil is suitable for continued use. Re-sample in 3,500 miles or 65 hours.
Things look fine to me except for a bit of fuel dilution and some additives that OA isn't aware of in the reformulation of XLF. Going to run it another 5,000-km and sample again to confirm the OCI for this vehicle.
We've had a pretty warm winter but there are still cold morning starts. This vehicle drives 100km on the 401 in Toronto every day.
I messed up taking the sample from the dipstick and pulled the oil from near the top of the sump instead of the middle. Not sure if that would affect the fuel dilution and viscosity numbers.
Cheers,
Chris
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New Wix air filter installed with the oil and using a Mann ML1009 full flow oil filter.
Code:
* = Severity 1
** = Severity 2
Iron 4
Chromium 0
Nickel 0
Aluminum 3
Copper 0
Lead 0
Tin 0
Cadmium 0
Silver 0
Vanadium 0
Silicon 8
Sodium 9
Potassium 0
Titanium 0
Molybdenum 67 **
Antimony 0
Manganese 0
Lithium 0
Boron 121 **
Magnesium 8
Calcium 2249
Barium 0
Phosphorous 655
Zinc 749
Fuel Dilution 2.9%
Vis @100C 9.1 *
TBN 3.26 **
Oxidation 11
Nitration 24
Lube Time 8,884 km
Unit Time 174,999 km
Quote:
Notes:
Flagged data does not indicate an immediate need for maintenance action. Continue to observe the trend and monitor equipment and fluid conditions. FUEL DILUTION is at a MODERATE LEVEL; FUEL DILUTION has caused viscosity to decrease slightly below grade; Total Base Number is MODERATELY LOW; Flagged additive levels are different than what should be present for the lubricant that is identified for this unit. (This does not imply that the lubricant does not meet proper API, SAE, or ISO classifications.); Oil is suitable for continued use. Re-sample in 3,500 miles or 65 hours.
Things look fine to me except for a bit of fuel dilution and some additives that OA isn't aware of in the reformulation of XLF. Going to run it another 5,000-km and sample again to confirm the OCI for this vehicle.
We've had a pretty warm winter but there are still cold morning starts. This vehicle drives 100km on the 401 in Toronto every day.
I messed up taking the sample from the dipstick and pulled the oil from near the top of the sump instead of the middle. Not sure if that would affect the fuel dilution and viscosity numbers.
Cheers,
Chris
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