Pajamarama
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Originally Posted By: Ken2
While the oil pickup is always covered and the engine never starved of oil, the oil has less time to lay in the pan and cool until it is pumped again through the engine. The remaining oil gets worked harder and exhausted sooner.
So I'm expecting slightly lower viscosity, lower TBN and possibly higher wear metals in my UOA. OK, at least I'm prepared for it. I'll share my UOA report when I get it and I'll remember to keep it topped off in the future.
While the oil pickup is always covered and the engine never starved of oil, the oil has less time to lay in the pan and cool until it is pumped again through the engine. The remaining oil gets worked harder and exhausted sooner.
So I'm expecting slightly lower viscosity, lower TBN and possibly higher wear metals in my UOA. OK, at least I'm prepared for it. I'll share my UOA report when I get it and I'll remember to keep it topped off in the future.