> Well I sent off my oil to Blackstone Labs to do a test about 10 days ago
and
> I received the report back today. I am very glad to know all my repeated
> 3,000 mile oil changes with Castrol 10W-30 looks like it paid off. Here is
> what they told me: "Universal averages show typical wear metals for an oil
> from this type of engine after a routine run on the oil. Your oil was run
> the nominal 3,000 miles, and we found wear quite low and properly balanced
> for the type. No gas, moisture, or coolant was found in the sample. We
like
> your choice of oil and think your engine is doing well, especially for a
4WD
> vehicle at 115,973 miles. Check back at 125,000 miles." Not too bad eh?? I
> will post the elements and their numbers as well as properties later on
> tonight when I have more time.
Another thing to point out: I have used Fram's PH16(the oil filter that is
"supposed to be very poor") oil filter and Castrol 10W30 since I bought the
truck with 13,500 miles on it. I have never added any products like Prolong,
Slick50, Duralube, etc.
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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