Blackstone oil analysis result
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Driving dynamics + B58 reliability. I’ve never owned a BMW but I think it’s time. Regarding the downgrade, I would say not really considering that my E63 is a product of late 2000’s MB design. The M340i came out in 2020. I just keep hearing how ultra reliable the B58 is. So why not.
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06-21-2024, 12:59 AM
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I didn’t think the SOAP thing would derail the thread.
How could it?
SOAP is an oil analysis technique.
How could it?
SOAP is an oil analysis technique.
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In my totally unintended attempt to derail the thread, then totally intentional attempt to rerail it, all I am getting is a runaway train!
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Well OP, it all started because forum member kevm14 posted another Blackstone oil analysis result, that is with the oil pump solenoid unplugged which shows positives, which is good : )
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I agree, other than their analysis indicates that you can. Still, since oil analysis is rearward looking, I don't want to have an analysis after 10,000 miles come back and say "Oops!" (I don't even think I drive over 10,000 miles in a year anymore.)
I suspect their analysis doesn't provide any indication of carbon buildup on intake valves or other parts affected by oil. Plus, changing the oil every 3,000 miles ensures that I spend some quality time with my cars.
I suspect their analysis doesn't provide any indication of carbon buildup on intake valves or other parts affected by oil. Plus, changing the oil every 3,000 miles ensures that I spend some quality time with my cars.
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I agree, other than their analysis indicates that you can. Still, since oil analysis is rearward looking, I don't want to have an analysis after 10,000 miles come back and say "Oops!" (I don't even think I drive over 10,000 miles in a year anymore.)
I suspect their analysis doesn't provide any indication of carbon buildup on intake valves or other parts affected by oil. Plus, changing the oil every 3,000 miles ensures that I spend some quality time with my cars.
I suspect their analysis doesn't provide any indication of carbon buildup on intake valves or other parts affected by oil. Plus, changing the oil every 3,000 miles ensures that I spend some quality time with my cars.
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EDIT: And using the improper oil.
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Lots of videos, but it's either chemical treatment, which is iffy at best, walnut blasting, or mechanical scraping. I would first inspect the valves to ensure they are bad to begin with. Most of what I have read or watched indicate a neglected engine, lots of stop-and-go driving, short trips, and/or long oil change intervals lead to carbon buildup.
EDIT: And using the improper oil.
EDIT: And using the improper oil.
Reason I asked is because the amount of carbon on those intakes from just 30K miles M276 of this video shared in another thread by another forum member:
