Just got my first oil sample done and have no idea what I am looking, let me know what to look for or I can post up some numbers.

 

Post numbers. All of them.

 

Yup, post up all the numbers, even better, scan the test paper into your computer and post it up.
Scott

 

Sample N° PCA-I2002168
Lab Number 02156706
Sample Date 4/23/2008
Received Date 4/23/2008 4:40:19 PM
Unit Age 0h
Component Age 0h
Time on Fluid 0h
Time on Filter 0h
Fluid Maint N/A
Filter Maint N/A
Wear NORMAL
Contamination NORMAL
Fluid NORMAL
Iron (Fe) 28
Chromium (Cr) 0.8
Nickel (Ni) 0.0
Titanium (Ti) 0.0
Silver (Ag) 0.5
Aluminum (Al) 4.5
Lead (Pb) 0.2
Copper (Cu) 2.9
Tin (Sn) 0.0
Silicon (Si) 6.5
Sodium (Na) 3.0
Potassium (K) 24
Boron (B) 29
Barium (Ba) 0.0
Molybdenum (Mo) 3.3
Magnesium (Mg) 7.5
Calcium (Ca) 2455
Phosphorus (P) 1049
Zinc (Zn) 1244
Sulfur (S) 3897
Cadmium (Cd) 0.0
Manganese (Mn) 0.6
Vanadium (V) 0.0
Soot(%) 0.5
Oxid(PA) 59
Nitr(PA) 64
Sulf(PA) 62
ZDDP 20.
TBN 11.45
Kv@100°C 15.5
White Metal NONE
Babbitt NONE
Precipitate NONE
Silt NONE
Debris NONE
Dirt NONE
Appearance NORML
Odor NORML
H2O(Emul) NEG
H2O(Free) NEG


06 DODGE CUMMINS DIESEL - Diesel Engine
Make: 2006 DODGE (CUMMINS)
Model: ()
Serial N°: ()


Fluid: (GENERIC) SAE 15W40


Comments
Resample at the next service interval to monitor.All component wear rates are normal.There is no indication of any contamination in the component.The condition of oil is suitable for further service.

 

Everything looks good there.. your TBN is important.. You want it in the 11's and 12's... What type of oil was this?
Scott

 

It was regular old rotella at 5k