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>Does anyone know where Boron
>comes from in the engine? Is this a wear item? My Magnesium was also high.
>Where does this come from? Is this something I should be watchful of or is
>it one of the additives in the oil? Note that my silicon (dirt) level is
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finally a question that is up my alley!!! while I am not a mechanic, I am a
chemist and have analyzed my own oil and found some similar results to what
the norms from Blackstone are considered to be. Boron is typically an
additive in coolant, but so is sodium, if both are high, then it may be a
problem. It is also an additive in greases and the like. Magnesium is part
of some aluminum alloys, so that may indicate wear, Mg is also present in
hard water if you have a water leak for whatever reason...
Brian
Black 98 CC V6
Gibson split rear, Quick D intake
Billet Grille, Aftermarket fog lamps
San Luis Obispo, CA --> soon to be Salt Lake City, Utah
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