Blackstone says they aren't ready to call this a problem, but some of the readings are of concern to me.
Truck is a 2009 Duramax with 27K miles. Under 5K on the oil, and the truck has been running hot (250*+ towing). I'm concerned there may be long term damage to the engine from operating in these conditions.
Aluminum 5
Chromium 1
Iron 37
Copper 230
Lead 4
Tin 0
Molybdenum 42
Nickel 1
Manganese 1
Silver 0
Titanium 0
Potassium 7
Boron 212
Silicon 29
Sodium 5
Calcium 1802
Magnesium 185
Phosphorus 981
Zinc 1204
Barium 0
Vis @210 67.6
Vis @100 12.31
Flashpoint 400
Fuel 1.0
Antifreeze 0
Water 0
Insolubles 2
Of particular concern are the Aluminum, Iron, and especially the copper in the oil. Aluminum and Iron I would expect to be piston and cylinder wear, but where is the copper coming from? Bearings?
Truck is a 2009 Duramax with 27K miles. Under 5K on the oil, and the truck has been running hot (250*+ towing). I'm concerned there may be long term damage to the engine from operating in these conditions.
Aluminum 5
Chromium 1
Iron 37
Copper 230
Lead 4
Tin 0
Molybdenum 42
Nickel 1
Manganese 1
Silver 0
Titanium 0
Potassium 7
Boron 212
Silicon 29
Sodium 5
Calcium 1802
Magnesium 185
Phosphorus 981
Zinc 1204
Barium 0
Vis @210 67.6
Vis @100 12.31
Flashpoint 400
Fuel 1.0
Antifreeze 0
Water 0
Insolubles 2
Of particular concern are the Aluminum, Iron, and especially the copper in the oil. Aluminum and Iron I would expect to be piston and cylinder wear, but where is the copper coming from? Bearings?
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