We actually have a vibration tester on loan to the local Porsche dealership to try to see if a bad bearing is something that can be quantified. So far, the results aren't too useful. Too much noise from that area. There is a value in the in-car diagnostics for engine vibration, but I'm sure it's too general for point of measuring IMS bearing life. We did however notice that when switching from Mobil 1 0w40 to Motul 5w40, overall engine vibration dropped 5%.
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