The Real Skinny.

Whens the last time you had an oil change with a quality oil

 

detroit shop do a splatter test on the blow by tube it appears some splatter is ok.

 

I have 2001 century with s60 has had same smoke for the 7 yrs I've had it. Detroit dealer @ home says s60 do that.

 

Smoke out of the blow-by tube is relatively common on older series 60's. They do that. If you're not using oil, you certainly don't need an inframe yet - however as the miles go up on any engine your chances of having something major break also go up. You migh want to start doing oil analysis from a quality lab (not one of the benchtop deals at the oil-change emporium) to keep an eye on wear metals. A jump in those results can give you some warning of a major event inside the engine before it catches you in a bad spot in BFE.

My bet is that the mechanic's money is lacking this month, and he needs some business.

 

The 2 times Ive used Rotela in my S60, ive had that along with the "burnt" smell

 

I generally use Delvac which is what detroit recomends for S60. I agree with ironpony any owner should be doing oil analysis @ least every other oil change under normal change cycles (12-15,000 miles) every time if doing longer change cycles. Also a good dyno can tell you more about blowby it's percentage as well as how engine doing.

 

Hey losttrucker! you started trucking 7 yrs b4 being born??!! #### fine trick!

 

Thank You!!! It wasnt easy, let me tell you!! I knew when I was just a "twinkle" in my dads eye, I was MADE to drive a truck; so I started training right then!!

I know, I know, you wanna hang out now BUT I am sooooo busy training for my next job in my second life that I am just too pooped!!