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2011 B5 Oil analysis report 280 miles
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May 20, 2012, 04:16:21 pm
The oil looked cooked (to me) after the first 280 miles, so I changed it and sent a sample for testing.
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Re: 2011 B5 Oil analysis report 280 miles
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May 20, 2012, 05:09:05 pm
I didn't have much metal in mine after the first change (300 miles). It was just a weird black color, which appears to be normal. I was expecting to find shavings galore, but only had a minimal amount around the plug.
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Re: 2011 B5 Oil analysis report 280 miles
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May 20, 2012, 07:12:22 pm
Interesting report.
I suspect the high silver value is due to the rolling element bearings separators being silver plated.
This is often done to reduce friction.
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Re: 2011 B5 Oil analysis report 280 miles
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May 21, 2012, 03:40:51 am
The biggest benefit is to keep things from seizing on the spot should a catastrophic oil loss occur.
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