My recent Blackstone

[CHPMustang]

Here's my recent oil sample test results from Blackstone,do you see anything that would flag main bearing problems? I'm hoping to 100% eliminate the engine from the vibration issue the truck has been exhibiting at idle RPMs in gear or in park.

 

[DaveBen]

I don't see anything that would alarm me. It is a good report, as you know. The lead is a little high, but not high enough to cause any problems.

Dave

 

[CHPMustang]

The lead is what got my attention back in the August sample but it dropped in February. Here's a LINK to that report with comments.

This engine vibration definitely has us worried for sure.I may drop the oil again and send another sample in.

 

[bushpilot]

Insolubles are low

Molybdenum might seem high but thats not necessarily a bad thing,
since its IN oil as a back up lubricant.

are you running an oil by-pass filter ?

could it be the torque converter or tranny thats causing the vibration ?

 

[CHPMustang]

Insolubles are low

Molybdenum might seem high but thats not necessarily a bad thing,
since its IN oil as a back up lubricant.

are you running an oil by-pass filter ?

could it be the torque converter or tranny thats causing the vibration ?

No bypass filter,should I

The lesser of two evils money wise is the transmission which is what I would like to lean to.

 

[no-red 6 0]

other than noted -


the only thing i see wrong is they got your name wrong...it not william it's bill...







perhaps a loose motor/tranny mount/bolt??? vibration at idle?!?!?!?!
loose exhaust hanger/bolt....had that happen before....

 

[hheynow]

Travellers 15W40? Never heard of this brand. Is it dino or synthetic? My UOAs have been steady for the past five years EXCEPT when I changed lube oil from Delo 15W40 to Redline synthetic 15W40. After the change over my lead readings spiked. Went back to Delo and everything including the lead went back down to normal.

Your report looks fine.

 

[bushpilot]

No bypass filter,should I

doesnt appear to be NECESSARY... you KNEW I wouldnt be able to resist !

Travellers 15W40? Never heard of this brand. Is it dino or synthetic?

its Tractor Supply !

 

[F350DRW1]

Tractor Supply oil is made by Citgo. Should be fine for a 7.3. Price is certainly good.

 

[CHPMustang]

Tractor Supply oil is made by Citgo. Should be fine for a 7.3. Price is certainly good.

Actually by Warren Distribution,I go thru TSC's price folder every now and then when at the store picking brains

Been using Travellers oil for a few years now,Blackstone highly approves of this brand in our 7.3L