Oil Analysis (lead and fuel)

True and back in the cat days it was usually soot % that would start getting high. I used to run the Arctic cat oil (Rebadged Delvac1 synthetic) at 15k intervals without bypass. Shear was never an issue with that oil.
If I were to do again 20 years ago, I'd double the interval by using bypass filters to keep the soot levels lower with far better filtration.

 

Agreed. The lead is worrisome because of Bottom end bearing getting worn , most likely from the noted degradation of the sheared oil vis.
The number on this sample is nothing extreme by any means but certainly worth watching

 

Highly recommend the synthetic and adding bypass filtration , it's relatively inexpensive and makes a HUGE difference in oil life when combined with a rugged synthetic.

Different engine but one of Mack/Volvos tricks for 50-60k PM intervals is their significant filtration system and incorporated large bypass filter.

 

In that case - changing oil at 7-8k is cheap insurance if you’re looking to dump the unit.

I use the Amsoil bypass filtration unit with a gallon size filter. But a bypass won’t help dilution issues.

I’m not KR stupid on the oil issue, it just makes sense to me to run oil until it’s shot - and I sample to be aware of other problems that may not be apparent.

“Change oil every 12k “ is foolish to me.

“Sample and change every 12k” - much smarter.

“Sample every 10k and change as needed, noting any fuel/wear metal/soot/dirt” - is the route I’ve chosen.

But I’m looking to keep this truck a while.

 

Amsoil EaBP 120 is the one I use - less than $500, a lot cheaper and more efficient than the KR pumped brand, or the Kansas City based version with a messy filter change.

 

Ooooooh - good question.

As I understand, the bypass filters down to lesser microns than OEM filters do.

In my mind it’s filtering out silicon and soot, lead and copper are somewhat lubricants in themselves.

The larger particles are what causes damage?

Again - NOT a mechanic or physic major

 

Get something with an 8V92 in it you could in-frame it in whatever parking lot or rest area you happened to be in at the time. Don’t even have to be home to do those.