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Originally Posted by Ripper238
Not so worried about the wrong filter, but 17k between oil changes and the wrong filter.
Please tell us you were using synthetic.
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He was on the third filter at 17k. First filter ~7k, 2nd filter ~10k, 3rd filter ~300 miles. So it was three of the wrong filter before the issue was caught.
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Originally Posted by lewdog998
I suggest that based on the high probability that the results would show nothing abnormal and give him "peace of mind".
If there was tons of bearing wear which i agree is not likely, I would want to know.
and like you said, most contaminants that cause wear come from the intake and poor air filtration. In "theory" all internal moving parts are all separated by a film of oil, so there should be no wear items (metal etc) that just flakes off.
Contaminants are mostly introduced through air filter / vacuum leaks and fuel system.
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Yea, if $35 is not a big deal for his budget, it wouldn't hurt to have "peace of mind". If there aren't any obvious new noises, oil burning, or other signs I still think it's pointless and he should just move on and use correct filter in future.
There is some disruption of the hydrodynamic oil layer during operation, particularly on cold start up. Additionally, there is a decent amount of wear metals on a new engine as parts wear to fit.
