Oil Testing

[kevanp]

I just had my engine oil tested for the 1st time.

This was the response:

Copper was above average in the first sample from your Mustang, but we think it's probably
normal. Copper is often the last metal to come down in a new engine, due to the way bronze parts are
made. If copper doesn't improve next time, we'll let you know. All other metals look good. The oil was in
good shape physically, containing no moisture, fuel, or coolant. The air and oil filters (silicon and
insolubles) are working well too. The TBN read 5.0, plenty of active additive remaining. A reading of 1.0 or
lower is too low. Try 6000 miles next time. Nice engine!



Copper was at 22


Has anyone else seen the copper? about 40k on the motor

 

[jay07]

I'd have one done to compare, but I don't know where you get these done at? Do you mail a sample to someone to have it tested?

 

[Fourth Horseman]

I have not had any oil from my GT tested yet, but my big car's 4V 4.6 has shown high levels of copper on every sample I've sent in. It's at just over 40k miles now and still shows elevated copper. From what I hear this is typical of the Ford 4V motors.

Not sure if it's the same situation for our 3V 4.6s or not. Maybe just a characteristic of the mod motors?

 

[Fourth Horseman]

I'd have one done to compare, but I don't know where you get these done at? Do you mail a sample to someone to have it tested?

Blackstone Labs is who I use:
Free Test Kit

 

[bigcat]

i just ordered a kit.