High iron and copper level in oil, next course of action
10-16-2015, 06:05 PM
#91
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The 996 is a great car for any trip, short or long. I've taken trips of 1k+ miles, 8 hrs straight driving w/o any issues 
10-16-2015, 06:40 PM
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10-17-2015, 10:09 AM
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I think Jake's on to something here...like his 'tude or not, he's an expert.
By way of comparison ('99 996 w/80K, DD, never tracked; oil/filter changed annually or at 5K, whichever comes first...always use M 1 oil; bone stock and all original), here is my data: Iron = 4-7 ppm; Copper = 1-3 ppm. The first number is the lowest measure (w/ 3300 miles on oil) and the second number is the highest measure (w/about 6K miles on oil).
While its probably impossible to know for sure, I doubt that the changes you're considering will rectify the causes.
relinuca
By way of comparison ('99 996 w/80K, DD, never tracked; oil/filter changed annually or at 5K, whichever comes first...always use M 1 oil; bone stock and all original), here is my data: Iron = 4-7 ppm; Copper = 1-3 ppm. The first number is the lowest measure (w/ 3300 miles on oil) and the second number is the highest measure (w/about 6K miles on oil).
While its probably impossible to know for sure, I doubt that the changes you're considering will rectify the causes.
relinuca
10-01-2019, 07:27 PM
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Hello,
I came across this thread (and first time posting, albeit second Porsche and hours of reading here) as I received similar results as the initials ones here on my analysis today. The oil ran at 5800k miles, 0-40 Mobil, I have added 4qts and been on two long road trips in the summer months with several hours of twisties per day on each trip (California coast). The consumption seems half of what is Porsches "normal" but I plan to switch oil brand as I did with good results on my previous car (a 986). My current car is a `03 996 that just passed 100k on the ODO.
My readings of concern are:
Alu 9
Iron 20
Copper 20
Manganese 20
Other than that all is great, viscosity like new, no water fuel or coolant present. Engine runs strong with good pressure.
I will do another sample in 3k miles, but was wondering if you still have this engine running strong Ahsai?
Thank you.
I came across this thread (and first time posting, albeit second Porsche and hours of reading here) as I received similar results as the initials ones here on my analysis today. The oil ran at 5800k miles, 0-40 Mobil, I have added 4qts and been on two long road trips in the summer months with several hours of twisties per day on each trip (California coast). The consumption seems half of what is Porsches "normal" but I plan to switch oil brand as I did with good results on my previous car (a 986). My current car is a `03 996 that just passed 100k on the ODO.
My readings of concern are:
Alu 9
Iron 20
Copper 20
Manganese 20
Other than that all is great, viscosity like new, no water fuel or coolant present. Engine runs strong with good pressure.
I will do another sample in 3k miles, but was wondering if you still have this engine running strong Ahsai?
Thank you.
10-01-2019, 07:42 PM
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10-01-2019, 07:51 PM
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Hello,
I came across this thread (and first time posting, albeit second Porsche and hours of reading here) as I received similar results as the initials ones here on my analysis today. The oil ran at 5800k miles, 0-40 Mobil, I have added 4qts and been on two long road trips in the summer months with several hours of twisties per day on each trip (California coast). The consumption seems half of what is Porsches "normal" but I plan to switch oil brand as I did with good results on my previous car (a 986). My current car is a `03 996 that just passed 100k on the ODO.
My readings of concern are:
Alu 9
Iron 20
Copper 20
Manganese 20
Other than that all is great, viscosity like new, no water fuel or coolant present. Engine runs strong with good pressure.
I will do another sample in 3k miles, but was wondering if you still have this engine running strong Ahsai?
Thank you.
I came across this thread (and first time posting, albeit second Porsche and hours of reading here) as I received similar results as the initials ones here on my analysis today. The oil ran at 5800k miles, 0-40 Mobil, I have added 4qts and been on two long road trips in the summer months with several hours of twisties per day on each trip (California coast). The consumption seems half of what is Porsches "normal" but I plan to switch oil brand as I did with good results on my previous car (a 986). My current car is a `03 996 that just passed 100k on the ODO.
My readings of concern are:
Alu 9
Iron 20
Copper 20
Manganese 20
Other than that all is great, viscosity like new, no water fuel or coolant present. Engine runs strong with good pressure.
I will do another sample in 3k miles, but was wondering if you still have this engine running strong Ahsai?
Thank you.
10-01-2019, 08:14 PM
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Fantastic. Thank you. The used oil ran at nearly 6k miles wherein I added 4 quarts along the way. And it was run pretty hard on two extensive road trips in the summer heat with no hiccups. So I am hoping this metal wear might be temporary. I will also have the oil pan examined and cleaned and will come back with an update after the next analysis when I hit a 3k mark this time.
The car has passed 100k on the clock and feels like new still — and I drive it likes it’s stolen. I put 40k on my previous car (986 Boxster) in three years and it was still pulling strong when I sold it at 145k with clean oil analysis and original IMS.
The car has passed 100k on the clock and feels like new still — and I drive it likes it’s stolen. I put 40k on my previous car (986 Boxster) in three years and it was still pulling strong when I sold it at 145k with clean oil analysis and original IMS.
10-01-2019, 08:15 PM
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Mine has higher than most copper and it's at about 6 or 7 PPM with about 4K miles on an oil change. There is an oil change thread here where everyone posts their numbers, tons of data, here is the link to mine:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...l#post14662922
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...l#post14662922
10-01-2019, 08:21 PM
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Mine has higher than most copper and it's at about 6 or 7 PPM with about 4K miles on an oil change. There is an oil change thread here where everyone posts their numbers, tons of data, here is the link to mine:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...l#post14662922
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...l#post14662922
