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Originally Posted by 6spd But the sample is only as strong as the oil's ability to remove the contaminants, so one motor using a better "detergent" oil appear to have

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Old 01-27-2010, 03:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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But the sample is only as strong as the oil's ability to remove the contaminants, so one motor using a better "detergent" oil appear to have more wear, versus a not-so-good "detergent" oil appearing to have better wear because it isn't removing enough. Too tough to be positive either way. This is a moot point now IMO.
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No, he just isn't ready to jump to any conclusions, I'd say.
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nope, i just always want to find the facts before making a decision!
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No, he just isn't ready to jump to any conclusions, I'd say.
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nope, i just always want to find the facts before making a decision!

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Yep, I guess an unfavorable uoa isn't facts. Random supposition trumps laboratory analysis anytime
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Yep, I guess an unfavorable uoa isn't facts. Random supposition trumps laboratory analysis anytime
Yes, but one laboratory test doesn't mean you immediately jump to conclusions.

Question? Sure. But I wouldn't be staring Nissan down quite yet.
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Yes, but one laboratory test doesn't mean you immediately jump to conclusions.

Question? Sure. But I wouldn't be staring Nissan down quite yet.
Double the expected amount of lead is unusually high bearing wear-either it's the Nissan oil, or a problem in the Nissan engine. Which is it???
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