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Old 05-20-2013, 10:25 AM   #6
PhilNZ
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Originally Posted by paulv View Post
Phil,

Do you know the particle size range that the lab's equipment can see? Many spectrometers can only see up to about 5 to 10 microns, and usually report in the up to 1-2 micron range. Hardened steel will flake off and cause ~15 micron (and larger) sized particles -- these would never be detected and reported (depending on the equipment).

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paul...
Thanks, interesting comment. I'll give the lab a call and find out. The filter was clean and there was no particles visible in the sump or the oil pan so I'm hoping shes clean
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