|
Engine Oil analysis
I just got my results on my first oil analysis from Blackstone. It was ran for 6000 miles on Mobil 1 5-40 and 5000k of it on WVO 90% of the time. The report found that I had above average levels of Sodium and Potassium which were indicators of Antifreeze in the oil. I have GFS system with the coolant lines running through my stock tank which is converted to WVO. If I had a leak in the coolant lines and coolant was getting into my WVO would I get coolant in my oil or is it coming from some place else? Below is the actual report.
Some oils use sodium as an additive, but not this one. We found 70 ppm sodium and 8
ppm potassium and that points to the possibility of anti-freeze getting into the oil supply. It hasn't yet
hurt engine wear; all wear metals read close to universal averages. The sodium may also be from the
WVO fuel. If it's antifreeze, then this is a problem you can contain with short oil changes, at least for
now. The TBN was 11.0, lots of active additive remaining in the oil. Monitor your coolant level and
check back for another look.
__________________
1999.5 F-350 CC-SB - Just getting started on her...
2003 Excursion 4x4 - 7.3 liter - 80k on WVO
Veggie Oil Conversion - HOH, GFS Diesel Tank, Stock tank modified for veggie with Hotfox, Hydraforce Valves, FPHE, ARC filter wraps & twin FASS/DPP HPFP's. ITP Reg Return/fuel bowl delete, HPX, AIH, 6.0 IC & Tranny Cooler - Dieselsite 203 T-stat & Coolant Filter - CAT ELC - BTS Valve Body - AIS with fender mod - Dome light overide switch - MBRP 4" Turbo Back - Bully Dog 50HP "McClain Veggie Tune" Programmer - Full A pillar Trans,Pyr,Oil Pres,Engine Temp - Overhead Pod Fuel Press, Boost, Volt meter
|
