Oil Analysis Guidelines*
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Wrist Pin Bearings
Thrust Washers, Bearings, Rocker Arm Bushings
Con-rod Bearings, Main Bearings
Cylinder Walls
Piston Rings
Sodium (Na) Additive, Coolant leak
Boron (B) Additive, Coolant Leak
Aluminum (Al) Pistons, Camshaft Bearings
Silicon (Si) Additive, Dirt Ingress, Water Leak
Zinc (Zn) Additive
Calcium (Ca) Additive
Tin (Sn) Bearings, Pistons
Nickel (Ni) Bearings
Phosphorous (P) Additive
Viscosity Fuel Dilution, Oxidation, Incorrect Lube Type
Fuel Dilution Fuel Injection System
Insolubles Blowby, Timing, Turbo
Water Heads, Liners
T.B.N Strength of Lube Oil Addpack
Oxidation Overheating, Defective Lube Oil Cooler
*Note: This information is for general guidance only and the Analysis Report must be taken as the correct interpretation.