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2007 Maxima 3.5 VQ
This car has been in the family since new. The oil was changed regularly and now its at 117k. I did an analysis at 104k after a 9k run on M1 5-30 and received a chromium value of 5. Fast forward to 116k and a 6200 mile run on M1 and chromium is up to a value of 12. So, I have wear in the rings.
I'm wondering how long I have before the wear really gets bad. So far 6200 mile run I burned a half quart to 3/4 quart. I'm guessing since I'm increasing wear but I'm dealing with PPM that I have a while. But that is a guess as I'm not a mechanic and I did NOT stay at a Holiday Inn last night.
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
This car has been in the family since new. The oil was changed regularly and now its at 117k. I did an analysis at 104k after a 9k run on M1 5-30 and received a chromium value of 5. Fast forward to 116k and a 6200 mile run on M1 and chromium is up to a value of 12. So, I have wear in the rings.
I'm wondering how long I have before the wear really gets bad. So far 6200 mile run I burned a half quart to 3/4 quart. I'm guessing since I'm increasing wear but I'm dealing with PPM that I have a while. But that is a guess as I'm not a mechanic and I did NOT stay at a Holiday Inn last night.
I'd love to hear your thoughts.