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Old 01-29-2015, 04:48 PM
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took a sample of oil in a while back, and had it analysed and received the results a few weeks ago. not happy about now, i think, i don t really understand all the % and things, but they had chromium level high, hilighted in yellow, everything else appeared to be ok. the oil only had about 1500km on it, said 30 parts per, on the sheet, maybe it is nothing, but in the notes, says should get it looked at right away. guess i shouldn t have had it done. haha. was just concerned that it was turning very dark after a few miles. but then i thought it was oil that was in the oil cooler that does not drain out that was discoloring the new oil. will see how the summer goes.

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High levels of chromium generally pinpoint high piston ring wear, sorry to say
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High levels of chromium generally pinpoint high piston ring wear, sorry to say
yes, that what i was afraid of..not sure what constitutes high levels. just looked the file up. i shouldn t say high levels, says abnormal. 14 ppm. 2 - 3 is abnormal, 4 critical.
not sure if that is high, i guess it is unusual. thanks for your input.
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yes, that what i was afraid of..not sure what constitutes high levels. just looked the file up. i shouldn t say high levels, says abnormal. 14 ppm. 2 - 3 is abnormal, 4 critical.
not sure if that is high, i guess it is unusual. thanks for your input.
what year is your car and how many clicks?
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what year is your car and how many clicks?
08 / 63,600 km,
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that's practically new for a V8
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Scan and post the lab report for us to see, I can comment better if I see it...
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This will help you out to understand the oil analysis report.

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/engine-oil-analysis/
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This will help you out to understand the oil analysis report.

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/engine-oil-analysis/
ty. will check it out. was trying to post. keeps telling me wrong format or something. frustrating. isnin pdf form
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I can convert to JPG and post up for you if you like, Al. Send to my spenko@rogers.com email.
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I can convert to JPG and post up for you if you like, Al. Send to my spenko@rogers.com email.
sent Stan. if you can edit some of the info please.
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Done, Al and I sent the image back. Want me to post up the image?
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Done, Al and I sent the image back. Want me to post up the image?
please n thank you Stan
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Here you go, Al.

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Originally Posted by walleyejack
took a sample of oil in a while back, and had it analysed and received the results a few weeks ago. not happy about now, i think, i don t really understand all the % and things, but they had chromium level high, hilighted in yellow, everything else appeared to be ok. the oil only had about 1500km on it, said 30 parts per, on the sheet, maybe it is nothing, but in the notes, says should get it looked at right away. guess i shouldn t have had it done. haha. was just concerned that it was turning very dark after a few miles. but then i thought it was oil that was in the oil cooler that does not drain out that was discoloring the new oil. will see how the summer goes.

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Al - where did you take your oil to be tested. Or if anyone else can recommend a place - thanks.
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thank you. maybe Patman will chime in or others that have an opinion.
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Al - where did you take your oil to be tested. Or if anyone else can recommend a place - thanks.
took it to Rp in Whitby. a suggestion from Mike /ragdoll
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