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Old 02-07-2015, 09:54 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by 1sick_eg View Post
Iron is certainly higher than normal. Any weird noises or any performance lost from what you can tell? I don't think it's enough to start ripping the motor apart, but I'd certainly do another oil sample at your next oil change.

Iron could be engine wear, as well as rust. Do you have a short commute to work or do a lot of cold starts without letting the engine come up to temperature before shutting it off?
High Iron/water came back on my truck (DD). I attribute it from some shorter trips like you spoke of.

I had one done on my car last yr (less than 3K miles), oil looked good except for copper which is normal for these engines during break-in
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