Not necessarily. One only has to look at the 3.5's and their timing system. Those usually give it up just over 100k, I'm looking for my timing gear to run longer. It is commonly said that timing chain wear doesn't show up in a UOA, and these things generate soot, which is too fine for the filters to catch and leads to timing chain wear/stretch.You guys are crazy! There’s nothing short of a good pattern of results here. Nothing to worry about.
Sure thing, man. It’s your truck. You da bossYou guys are crazy! There’s nothing short of a good pattern of results here. Nothing to worry about.
There’s nothing in a healthy oil report that implicates timing chain wear… meaning the chain is gonna wear regardless of your oil performance. Changing early is still a waste and your timing parts will still wear out. LolNot necessarily. One only has to look at the 3.5's and their timing system. Those usually give it up just over 100k, I'm looking for my timing gear to run longer. It is commonly said that timing chain wear doesn't show up in a UOA, and these things generate soot, which is too fine for the filters to catch and leads to timing chain wear/stretch.
No thanks. I'll stick with 5k.
One question though: does Ford warranty your engine when using a 20wt oil? Because that’s what you’re using in reality. Just trying to help.You guys are crazy! There’s nothing short of a good pattern of results here. Nothing to worry about.
Yes they warranty 5w30 like this, sheared down at 10k miles when it’s ready to be changed per the manual. This is factory maintenance per the manual evidencing that it’s fine.One question though: does Ford warranty your engine when using a 20wt oil? Because that’s what you’re using in reality. Just trying to help.
Remember, UOA results do not indicate "wear rates" despite the local culture that believes...You guys are crazy! There’s nothing short of a good pattern of results here. Nothing to worry about.
That iron’s coming from somewhere, and when Blackstone bolds the numbers that means it is a significant increase from universal averages.There’s nothing in a healthy oil report that implicates timing chain wear… meaning the chain is gonna wear regardless of your oil performance. Changing early is still a waste and your timing parts will still wear out. Lol
Lol yeah that was factory fill bro. Hint: the mileageThat iron’s coming from somewhere, and when Blackstone bolds the numbers that means it is a significant increase from universal averages.
Many timing chains have micro coatings, as this helps with chain life. UOA results may not show chain wear at all.That iron’s coming from somewhere, and when Blackstone bolds the numbers that means it is a significant increase from universal averages.
I was wondering the same thing; considering this engine hasn’t had a single UOA with what ended up being a 30wt oil, how long past 60,001 miles this thing will make it. Add that to the fact that at 45k he’s still running essentially double the iron numbers as the universal averages, yet is defiantly confident there’s not a care (or improvement) in the world to be had.I drive a lot more than most. I learned early on that adequate viscosity and frequent changes are the secret to long engine life. Today, we must consider fuel dilution on an individual basis. Some will have it, and others will not. If you see fuel dilution, it's up to you to take appropriate action. Or, don't be surprised when you have expensive repair bills for cam phasers and chains.
Universal averages are also at half as long as a 10k OCI. What’s your point?I was wondering the same thing; considering this engine hasn’t had a single UOA with what ended up being a 30wt oil, how long past 60,001 miles this thing will make it. Add that to the fact that at 45k he’s still running essentially double the iron numbers as the universal averages, yet is defiantly confident there’s not a care (or improvement) in the world to be had.