My iron come back high. Would the iron test high if I used less oul than what the manufacturer calls for?
It takes less oil to get half way to the high mark.
It takes less oil to get half way to the high mark.
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The engine wears the same number of iron particles whether you have 4 qt or 5 qt but will show higher in 4 qt. For example if it wore 1000 particles it would show 200 in 5 qt and 250 in 4 qt (example).
This assumes you had enough oil to always have oil pressure.
This assumes you had enough oil to always have oil pressure.
Originally Posted By: whicky1978
My iron come back high. Would the iron test high if I used less oul than what the manufacturer calls for?
It takes less oil to get half way to the high mark.
What is your specific definition of high iron? An UOA of your problem would have been nice since you apparently have one.
My iron come back high. Would the iron test high if I used less oul than what the manufacturer calls for?
It takes less oil to get half way to the high mark.
What is your specific definition of high iron? An UOA of your problem would have been nice since you apparently have one.
I use Mobil1 AFE 0w-30. 80K miles
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Originally Posted By: whicky1978
I use Mobil1 AFE 0w-30. 80K miles
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1ACFmhBQLw6ot9TI2
https://photos.app.goo.gl/qfa9KXNaNmpyEL7A8
How long was the oil run? What is the piece of equipment?
I use Mobil1 AFE 0w-30. 80K miles
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1ACFmhBQLw6ot9TI2
https://photos.app.goo.gl/qfa9KXNaNmpyEL7A8
How long was the oil run? What is the piece of equipment?
It was run 10k miles, Nissan Versa 14 stick shift.
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Originally Posted By: whicky1978
It was run 10k miles, Nissan Versa 14 stick shift.
OK. Silicon is a little high, but not scary high. Have you checked your intake plumbing and airbox for any leakage? That may be the source of dirt ingestion, which would lead to abrasive wear, which can then present as higher than expected iron.
It was run 10k miles, Nissan Versa 14 stick shift.
OK. Silicon is a little high, but not scary high. Have you checked your intake plumbing and airbox for any leakage? That may be the source of dirt ingestion, which would lead to abrasive wear, which can then present as higher than expected iron.
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Originally Posted By: whicky1978
It was run 10k miles, Nissan Versa 14 stick shift.
OK. Silicon is a little high, but not scary high. Have you checked your intake plumbing and airbox for any leakage? That may be the source of dirt ingestion, which would lead to abrasive wear, which can then present as higher than expected iron.
I have not. Is that the cold air intale assembly? I do use a K&N air filter that stays clean.
Originally Posted By: whicky1978
It was run 10k miles, Nissan Versa 14 stick shift.
OK. Silicon is a little high, but not scary high. Have you checked your intake plumbing and airbox for any leakage? That may be the source of dirt ingestion, which would lead to abrasive wear, which can then present as higher than expected iron.
I have not. Is that the cold air intale assembly? I do use a K&N air filter that stays clean.
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Originally Posted By: whicky1978
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Originally Posted By: whicky1978
It was run 10k miles, Nissan Versa 14 stick shift.
OK. Silicon is a little high, but not scary high. Have you checked your intake plumbing and airbox for any leakage? That may be the source of dirt ingestion, which would lead to abrasive wear, which can then present as higher than expected iron.
I have not. Is that the cold air intale assembly? I do use a K&N air filter that stays clean.
Do you still have your stock airbox and filter setup? Swap it back, see if silicon and iron go down.
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Originally Posted By: whicky1978
It was run 10k miles, Nissan Versa 14 stick shift.
OK. Silicon is a little high, but not scary high. Have you checked your intake plumbing and airbox for any leakage? That may be the source of dirt ingestion, which would lead to abrasive wear, which can then present as higher than expected iron.
I have not. Is that the cold air intale assembly? I do use a K&N air filter that stays clean.
Do you still have your stock airbox and filter setup? Swap it back, see if silicon and iron go down.
Originally Posted By: whicky1978
It was run 10k miles, Nissan Versa 14 stick shift.
Nissan recommends changing the oil every 5k miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. That may lower the Iron rating a bit. Silicon seems ok. Since you have a KN filter do you redline it a lot? Plenty of good oil choices out there. I bet even Forumula Shell at Home Depot for $13/jug would return lower Iron readings after 5000 miles/6 months. The sump only takes 3.7 qts.
It was run 10k miles, Nissan Versa 14 stick shift.
Nissan recommends changing the oil every 5k miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. That may lower the Iron rating a bit. Silicon seems ok. Since you have a KN filter do you redline it a lot? Plenty of good oil choices out there. I bet even Forumula Shell at Home Depot for $13/jug would return lower Iron readings after 5000 miles/6 months. The sump only takes 3.7 qts.
I dont redline much , its for convenience. I0k comes out to every four months for me.
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You need a real air filter, Fram Ultra oil filter, and 7500 mile OCI
I like using the M1 oil filter
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I like using the M1 oil filter
There's nothing wrong with the M1 oil filter. But as I also suggested, refit the stock intake and filter. The suggestion to cut back the OCI a bit and re-sample is a good one as well.
I like using the M1 oil filter
There's nothing wrong with the M1 oil filter. But as I also suggested, refit the stock intake and filter. The suggestion to cut back the OCI a bit and re-sample is a good one as well.
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Originally Posted By: whicky1978
It was run 10k miles, Nissan Versa 14 stick shift.
OK. Silicon is a little high, but not scary high. Have you checked your intake plumbing and airbox for any leakage? That may be the source of dirt ingestion, which would lead to abrasive wear, which can then present as higher than expected iron.
I have not. Is that the cold air intale assembly? I do use a K&N air filter that stays clean.
U use a filter that stays clean?...Every K&N filter is a glorified rock catcher at best. U can see right through it. Nuff said.
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Originally Posted By: whicky1978
It was run 10k miles, Nissan Versa 14 stick shift.
OK. Silicon is a little high, but not scary high. Have you checked your intake plumbing and airbox for any leakage? That may be the source of dirt ingestion, which would lead to abrasive wear, which can then present as higher than expected iron.
I have not. Is that the cold air intale assembly? I do use a K&N air filter that stays clean.
U use a filter that stays clean?...Every K&N filter is a glorified rock catcher at best. U can see right through it. Nuff said.
I suspect I may have been running my oil little low.
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