DEFYANT
12-18-2006, 08:46 PM
Yes, another oil thread. This info is not intended to promote my way of doing things, just to pass along what seems to be working for me.
For the last three oil changes I've sent samples off to Blackstone Labs for analysis. I have been using Mobil 1 5W20 and WIX filters. See the results narrative below. Silicone is on the high side. From what I have read, that means dirt could be passing through the air filter. I may put the stock air box and filter back in for the duration of this oil and see what they say next oil change.
CHARLIE: In terms of how much wear your Marauder is producing per mile, things are looking better
than ever. We don't know what caused silicon to read high a while back, but it's still coming down and
should improve even more in the next sample. The TBN read 4.8, still active additive remaining. We
consider a low reading to be 1.0 or lower. The oil was in good shape physically, containing no
moisture, fuel, or coolant. The oil filter is working well (see insolubles). Stick with 400-4500 miles on
the oil for now. This is a good interval for this engine.
04 MARAUDER
C92455
EQUIPMENT MAKE: Ford
EQUIPMENT MODEL: 4.6L V-8 32V DOHC
FUEL TYPE: Gasoline (Unleaded)
OIL USE INTERVAL: 4,226 Miles
OIL TYPE & GRADE: 5W/20
MAKE-UP OIL ADDED: 0 qts
OIL REPORT
E-MAIL:
defyant@zoominternet.net
ADDITIONAL INFO:
COMMENTS UNIT CLIENT
4,226
MI/HR
REPORT DATE: 12/18/06
I was very interested in this sample after a recent suggestion that a certian major modification I made to my engine could be causing premature engine failure.
Not to bad considering that I've driven it all over the east coast and deep into Florida with countless runs down the 1/4 mile on THIS oil. In fact, I dumped it as soon as I retuned from the Private Track Meet in Calverton Long Island!!
If anyone would like to take a closer look at the lab report, post up your email and I'll forward it to you. I will only forward to active members here with over 50 posts, no offence.
For the last three oil changes I've sent samples off to Blackstone Labs for analysis. I have been using Mobil 1 5W20 and WIX filters. See the results narrative below. Silicone is on the high side. From what I have read, that means dirt could be passing through the air filter. I may put the stock air box and filter back in for the duration of this oil and see what they say next oil change.
CHARLIE: In terms of how much wear your Marauder is producing per mile, things are looking better
than ever. We don't know what caused silicon to read high a while back, but it's still coming down and
should improve even more in the next sample. The TBN read 4.8, still active additive remaining. We
consider a low reading to be 1.0 or lower. The oil was in good shape physically, containing no
moisture, fuel, or coolant. The oil filter is working well (see insolubles). Stick with 400-4500 miles on
the oil for now. This is a good interval for this engine.
04 MARAUDER
C92455
EQUIPMENT MAKE: Ford
EQUIPMENT MODEL: 4.6L V-8 32V DOHC
FUEL TYPE: Gasoline (Unleaded)
OIL USE INTERVAL: 4,226 Miles
OIL TYPE & GRADE: 5W/20
MAKE-UP OIL ADDED: 0 qts
OIL REPORT
E-MAIL:
defyant@zoominternet.net
ADDITIONAL INFO:
COMMENTS UNIT CLIENT
4,226
MI/HR
REPORT DATE: 12/18/06
I was very interested in this sample after a recent suggestion that a certian major modification I made to my engine could be causing premature engine failure.
Not to bad considering that I've driven it all over the east coast and deep into Florida with countless runs down the 1/4 mile on THIS oil. In fact, I dumped it as soon as I retuned from the Private Track Meet in Calverton Long Island!!
If anyone would like to take a closer look at the lab report, post up your email and I'll forward it to you. I will only forward to active members here with over 50 posts, no offence.