jus2shy wrote:
OK, I'm not understanding their methodology for measuring wear in the valve train on the cams, or what constitutes a failed cam in the video. I see discoloration on the 2 cams when they had them side by side. Also, 50% increase in wear... how did they arrive at that number? Dimension measuring? or PPM in the oil? I do know that Ford has expressed concern due to their lifter material wearing faster, but that was done through dimensional analysis of the lifters and it wasn't meeting their planned 250k mile design life for their engine. At least Ford was specific in talking about the wear issues with their valve train and methodology none the less. Even Chevron will have to wait to meet Ford's standards Chevron letter of position
Oh well, I know I'm going to buy some Valvoline extreme premium blue 5w40 for my next change. It makes Ford's and Cummin's list of approved oils @ 5W-40.
In this statement valve train was not mentioned, just "wear."
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