Oil Sample question

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by HalpinUout, Jun 2, 2017.

  1. Lyle H

    Lyle H Road Train Member

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    And by the way, bypass filters were factory equipment back in the 50's and 60's.
    My 2016 has a factory bypass filter too.
     
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  3. mitmaks

    mitmaks Road Train Member

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    100k miles on oil change? I dont care which oil youre running or bypass system you have-100k miles is just too long. There wont be any active ingredients left in that oil.
    Also which oil lab was used for tests? Cheap T/A one or CAT, etc
     
  4. hellpatrol

    hellpatrol Light Load Member

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    talked to pittsburg power about their bypass system and even with that they say 30,000 mile intervals max.
     
  5. Scott72

    Scott72 Road Train Member

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    Yea I don't buy it a bit. Oil sample looks great, so it's still the oil to blame? BS..
     
  6. mudflap77

    mudflap77 Heavy Load Member

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    Do explain 100k is to long if the oil sample says it's good and the additive package is sufficient. I would think most engines would burn enough oil that by topping it up would keep the additive package in good condition.
    I agree that there is a big difference from a lab test to a bench top.
    Something else I think is important is to use one lab. Not Cat this time Polaris labs next time and some other one the third time.
     
  7. mudflap77

    mudflap77 Heavy Load Member

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    Especially when this all happened at the mileage Cummins isx are known to puke a cam shaft
     
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  8. xsetra

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