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AUTO-RX Field Trial Data Sheet
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Dyson Analysis
Terry Dyson
3679 CR 2184
Greenville, TX 75402
903-883-4661
tdyson@argontech.net
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| A. |
1993 Honda 1.6 4cyl |
| B. |
1987 Ford 460 V-8 |
| C. |
1976 Chrysler 318 V-8 |
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- 12 oz. Auto-Rx installed
- In service "monitored" oil
- New FF Filter
- 500/800 mile test int
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UNIT DATA
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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OIL DEGRADATION
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SAMPLE#
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DATE TESTED
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COMPONENT MILEAGE
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OIL TYPE
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GLYCOL
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%WATER |
%FUEL |
VISCOSITY |
%SOLIDS |
%OXD |
%NOX
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TBN |
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| A. Auto Rx |
04/05/01
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92,510
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Mineral 10W-30 |
Neg.
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<0.05
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2.2
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9.6
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Tr.
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53.6
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25.7
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7.6
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| A Baseline |
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Neg.
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<0.05
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1.5
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10.4
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Tr.
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23.3
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55.7
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7.6
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| B. Auto Rx |
04/05/01
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59,332
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Mineral 10W-30 |
Neg.
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<0.05
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1.3
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15.4
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Tr.
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38.9
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24.3
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7.8
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| B. Baseline |
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Neg.
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<0.05
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1.5
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16.2
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Tr.
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3.3
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21.4
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9.2
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| C.Auto Rx |
05/08/01
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53,722
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Mineral 10W-30 |
Neg.
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0.11
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1.5
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12.2
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Tr.
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57.8
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64.3
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5.9
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| C. Baseline |
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Neg.
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0.12
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1.9
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15.2
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Tr.
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38.9
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92.9
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<1.0
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SPECTROGRAPHIC ANALYSIS (PPM)
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Iron
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Chromium
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Lead
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Copper
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Tin
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Aluminum
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Nickel
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Silver
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Manganese
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Silicon
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Boron
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Sodium
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Magnesium
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Calcium
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Barium
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Phosphorus
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Zinc
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Molybdenum
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Titanium
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Vanadium
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Cadmium
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Fe
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Cr
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Pb
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Cu
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Sn
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Al
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Nl
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Ag
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Mn
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Si
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B
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Na
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Mg
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Ca
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Ba
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P
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Zn
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Mo
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Ti
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V
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Cd
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A
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18
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1
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7
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6
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1
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9
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0
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0
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0
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7
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23
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19
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174
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3042
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0
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1180
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1341
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0
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0
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0
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0
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34
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2
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22
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11
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2
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10
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0
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0
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1
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12
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33
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51
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351
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3172
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0
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1231
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1564
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0
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0
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0
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0
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| B |
64
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4
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30
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30
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2
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15
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0
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0
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3
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13
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64
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55
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685
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1990
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0
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1137
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1354
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6
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1
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0
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1
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44
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2
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23
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24
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2
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10
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0
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0
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2
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9
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47
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39
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307
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2190
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0
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839
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1213
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5
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1
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0
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1
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| C |
204
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5
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37
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10
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8
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19
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0
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0
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3
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15
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47
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60
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661
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1759
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0
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894
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1106
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0
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0
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0
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0
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331
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7
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62
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15
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13
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26
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1
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0
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4
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23
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51
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94
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758
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1198
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8
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926
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1266
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0
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0
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0
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0
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| Comments:
Fuel consumption, smoothness, and operating temperature were monitored. "Clean" Auto-Rx tested 7.1 cSt at 100C. Spectrography was blind to
the fatty acid ester base. Auto-Rx provided a natural solvency and dispersant effect to include boundary layer lubrication evidenced by a drop in wear levels in
both A and C. B wear metals are normal, slight rise due to poor baseline sample mixing. B sat idle for months affecting NOX. Most notable was the rise in
OXD(31%avg) and drop in NOX(26%avg). The Auto-Rx natural micel action carried the wear materials safely to the oil filters until drain. Combustion
efficiency increased through improved piston ring and valve seal. Fuel dilution dropped in both B and C while A had a worn O2 sensor. A minimum 7% fuel
economy gain was noted in C. Oil filter visual analysis for A and B was not instructive. C showed a high load of carbonaceous particulates. Continued fuel
economy and wear data are ongoing for all three test vehicles. B had gasket leaks that sealed after use of Auto-Rx. C had a tapping lifter (from carbonaceous
buildup) that ceased. within 3 minutes of installation of Auto-Rx.
Conclusion:
This product performs as advertised and does not negatively affect the host oil or engine based on the results above. This product is more effective than a solvent flush and has none of the negatives associated with it.
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