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Old 05-05-2010, 02:51 PM   #9
Cloudsurfer
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Originally Posted by Perfectlap
I'd really like to see one these reports from a car that had an IMS fail. What oil were they using and how often.
Is it entirely possible that the oil will not show any 'above average elements' deposits but still did not produce sufficient lubrication to keep the IMS from failing?
Seems like those could be two separate issues.

Wouldn't be any different- remember, this is no oil going to the IMS, and when they fail, all the metal that is made is stuck inside the shaft, NOT in the oil.
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