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					Originally Posted by 941MXVET
					
				 
				No, they didn't supply TBN.  I need to look up exactly what "OXI" is an abrevation for.  The E-mail I recieved from the lab is on my work computer, I'll try to access my account and find out.  I suspect they might be related. 
			
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TBN is a critical value as it is a strong indicator of the overall remaining life left in the oil.  The elemental analysis is fine, buy you need to see physical properties as well (viscosities, fuel dilution %, antifreeze dilution %, water, insoluble’s, TBN, TAN, etc.) in the final report for both the before and after analysis………………
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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