Volks -

I just got my Herguth Oil Analysis back for my '87 Westy with 165,000 miles
on it.

It runs well, except for disappointing gas mileage, but I really wanted to
know what sort of shape the bottom end is in, and this seemed like the best
way to find out.  Fortunately, it came back with all normal readings, so it
looks like I am good for a few more miles.

Someone mentioned that it might be interesting to compare readings, so here
is what I got.

Any comments?

Total Base      1.54
Vis@100 Deg C   12.31
% Soot          <0.1
Abs. Oxid       7
Water % FTIR    <0.1
Abs Sulf        <2
Percent Fuel    <2.0
Percent Glycol  <0.1

Metals ----------------

Iron            14
Aluminum         2
Chromium         1
Copper           9
Lead             7
Tin              1
Nickel           2
Silver          <1
Silicon          3
Sodium          15
Boron           13
Zinc            1067
Phosphorus      770
Calcium         985
Magnesium       356
Barium          <1
Molybdenum       3
Vanadium        <1

The only one that is even getting close to a warning level is Nickel at 2.
The warning level is 3 with a maximum of 5.

Haven't got the bill yet, but it should be about $25.  Their web site is -
http://www.herguth.com/

Mike Finkbiner
'87 Westy
Moscow ID
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