Subject	Is this the first oil analysis you have run on the car?
Posted by	Tanley on May 17, 2014 at 9:28 PM
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In Reply To	Oil Sample Analysis is IN. Mostly normal result. posted by OverZealous (CT) on May 17, 2014 at 03:32 PM
Message	It looks like you have owned the car since 2011, have you kept up with the oil changes? Was the previous oil change extended as the blackstone lab tech indicated? The previous owner you're referring to, is that the owner from Texas? If so, 20W-50 in the Texas heat isn't a bad idea. Doubtful it had anything to do with your turbo failure. Oil analysis is much more useful when done over a longer period of time (multiple oil changes) to establish trends etc. You're looking at a VERY small window in terms of mileage to determine the condition of the engine, not a very good indicator IMO. The high wear metals for such a small amount of mileage is interesting, that's why I'm curious about the oil change history. What is the low oil level problem you are referring to? Did you let it run low?
Follow Ups	Failed Turbo Analysis (long with pics) - OverZealous (CT) 20:13:02 05/16/14 Good idea on replacing both. (n/m) - Evan_Wright (Ca) 21:15:01 05/16/14 Yes, an expensive but seemingly good decision. (n/m) - OverZealous (CT) 07:55:02 05/17/14 PSA: There is a drain plug low on each side of the block - Broke_as_**** 21:35:16 05/16/14 Humbling. Thanks! - OverZealous (CT) 08:03:56 05/17/14 Are you replacing the rear main seal? - ZaXxon 05:50:48 05/17/14 Doubtful as it would be the second time. - OverZealous (CT) 08:02:38 05/17/14 Thanks for the pic ZaXxon... 2 questions: - ZXoltan 10:52:32 05/17/14 No vibrations. It's a 1/2" NPT plug I got from amazon - ZaXxon 17:00:06 05/17/14 Oil Sample Analysis is IN. Mostly normal result. - OverZealous (CT) 15:32:00 05/17/14 Is this the first oil analysis you have run on the car? - Tanley 21:28:07 05/17/14 Your idea on oil weight is a bit off. Doesnt matter if he - LivinTheDream 11:51:24 05/18/14 Please explain how running 20W-50 could be an issue? - Tanley 13:36:34 05/18/14 Is this my first oil analysis? Yes. - OverZealous (CT) 21:07:49 05/18/14 Interesting, I can't remember from your earlier posts, - Tanley 22:18:34 05/18/14 I'm making a real time call depending on current condition. (n/m) - OverZealous (CT) 09:07:42 05/19/14 Does your car have a turbo timer? - bartz32tt 08:05:54 05/18/14 what quality of oil the previous owner used would say alot - LivinTheDream 11:58:04 05/18/14 No, I don't have a turbo timer but I cool down every time. - OverZealous (CT) 21:16:13 05/18/14 Position of the rust on manifold and heat shield - BlackholeZ 16:48:18 05/17/14 No. And that's not the position where water would pool. - OverZealous (CT) 19:37:30 05/17/14 "Pooling" is not a good descriptor - ZXoltan 07:59:43 05/18/14 This seems a reasonable explanation to me. (n/m) - OverZealous (CT) 21:19:37 05/18/14 The rust on the inside of the shield is common... - ConVerTT 09:10:54 05/18/14 On both left and right sides? - OverZealous (CT) 21:20:56 05/18/14 Yes - ConVerTT 23:37:15 05/18/14 Looks ok from what I see. I'll check more tonight. (n/m) - OverZealous (CT) 09:10:20 05/19/14 Are you running a full flow oil cooler? - BarryGZX 20:05:24 05/19/14
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