I took a oil sample from my 2004.5 Dodge Cummins, with a Frantz By-pass filter, Stratapore filter and PetroCanada Duron 15W40 oil. The truck has 16335km on it, with 4357km on the oil. The TP was changed after the sample was taken. The recomended oil change interval is 12000/24000km I took this sample so I can see what the silicon levels are with the factory paper filter, and compare it once I install an AFE intake system with a Proguard 7 filter. I am also concerned with my soot levels in my truck, since the oil turns black almost immediately after an oil change.
The oil analysis was a Caterpillar SOS kit, and the analysis was done by Kramer, in Regina SK. The kit cost $16.95
Wear Elements
Cu 2
Fe 15
Cr 0
Pb 0
AL 4
Si 7
Mo 2
Na 1
Sn 1
Zn 1380
Ca 3432
Mg 16
P 1227
Oil Condition/Contaminants (Reported in terms of % max allowable)
Water N
Fuel N
Glycol N
Soot 43
Oxi 29
Nit 28
Sul 24
Vis 14.5
I am going to phone tomorrow and find out what they consider the max allowable levels for soot, oxidation, sulfation and nitration. The soot level concerns me. Looks like I am not going to make it to 12000 km before the soot maxes out, even with the bypass installed.
I think there is something wrong with the injection system on this truck. A buddy of mine has a 2003 Dodge and he gets significantly better mileage, and his oil dosn't get dark at all, even after 12000 km.
Carl
[ August 04, 2004, 03:56 AM: Message edited by: cak446 ]
The oil analysis was a Caterpillar SOS kit, and the analysis was done by Kramer, in Regina SK. The kit cost $16.95
Wear Elements
Cu 2
Fe 15
Cr 0
Pb 0
AL 4
Si 7
Mo 2
Na 1
Sn 1
Zn 1380
Ca 3432
Mg 16
P 1227
Oil Condition/Contaminants (Reported in terms of % max allowable)
Water N
Fuel N
Glycol N
Soot 43
Oxi 29
Nit 28
Sul 24
Vis 14.5
I am going to phone tomorrow and find out what they consider the max allowable levels for soot, oxidation, sulfation and nitration. The soot level concerns me. Looks like I am not going to make it to 12000 km before the soot maxes out, even with the bypass installed.
I think there is something wrong with the injection system on this truck. A buddy of mine has a 2003 Dodge and he gets significantly better mileage, and his oil dosn't get dark at all, even after 12000 km.
Carl
[ August 04, 2004, 03:56 AM: Message edited by: cak446 ]