04-29-2018, 08:20 PM | #23 |
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The metal/debris could have been from the timing chain, sprockets, and/or chain tensioner.
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05-01-2018, 09:23 AM | #24 |
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Just got off the phone with the oil filter analysis. He told me what he found matched what Blackstone e had sent out. The filter was basically clean. The few particles that he did flush out we're idententied as aluminium.
No traces of other metals we're found. |
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05-01-2018, 09:25 AM | #25 |
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Interesting point, i wasn't really conidering those components. Any idea what they are typically constructed from? I would imagine not an aluminum alloy.... Maybe the chain tensioner would be?
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05-01-2018, 08:51 PM | #26 |
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The chain and sprocket would be steel. The tensioners are white plastic but turn brown as they age and get covered in oil and heat cycled.
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05-02-2018, 09:59 AM | #27 |
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Filter element was provided and processed wet and dry.
Final inspection disclosed carbon stains. a very light trace of aluminum flake and no other identifiable metallic material. I suspect but do not limit to, normal piston wear. Here's the email copy and pasted for the filter analysis. |
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05-02-2018, 10:00 AM | #28 |
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I think you're fine. You won't know more until your next oil change. My advice is; next time don't do 3 track days before an oil change.
Oil change before every other track day or cut the oil life in half. Which ever comes first.
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I don't really go too nuts on the track either. It's not timed or competitive. And I have a company vehicle that I drive for most of the week. None the less, I'm going to change the oil more often. Thanks for all the input guys. |
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