Originally Posted By: Emperors6
Btw, here's a report from another lab on the same sample (WIX is the lab -- I think they use Polaris?):
Their comments:
"All wear levels appear within acceptable limits for first
sample. Silicon level (dirt/sealant material) satisfactory.
Water content acceptable. Viscosity within specified
operating range.
Action: As oil and filter(s) already changed, resample
at next recommended interval to monitor and establish
wear trend. "
Apparently they have trouble reading my writing since they got the time on oil wrong, and my contact info (not shown here). I think next time I'll just get Blackstone. Still waiting for one more lab.
The Wix and NAPA kits I had used and sent to the Atlanta lab were processed by ALS Tribology. Might be different if you are using Canadian labs.
As to readings, it's odd that Blackstone reported additives quite a bit lower in terms of ppm, isn't it? And then viscosity readings are different too although both represent 30 grade.
Btw, here's a report from another lab on the same sample (WIX is the lab -- I think they use Polaris?):
Their comments:
"All wear levels appear within acceptable limits for first
sample. Silicon level (dirt/sealant material) satisfactory.
Water content acceptable. Viscosity within specified
operating range.
Action: As oil and filter(s) already changed, resample
at next recommended interval to monitor and establish
wear trend. "
Apparently they have trouble reading my writing since they got the time on oil wrong, and my contact info (not shown here). I think next time I'll just get Blackstone. Still waiting for one more lab.
The Wix and NAPA kits I had used and sent to the Atlanta lab were processed by ALS Tribology. Might be different if you are using Canadian labs.
As to readings, it's odd that Blackstone reported additives quite a bit lower in terms of ppm, isn't it? And then viscosity readings are different too although both represent 30 grade.
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