Post Recall Blackstone Report

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by marco1ca

Tell that to the owners whose cars blew up.

They didn't have tests done that say all is fine.

Originally Posted by marco1ca

Bullshit! They caused the paranoia by forcing Californians to do an otherwise unnecessary recall.

Subaru didn't force anybody. The State of California did.


Your tests are fine. You have over 5,000 miles since the work was done. Relax!

[DarkPira7e]

Originally Posted by marco1ca

Tell that to the owners whose cars blew up.

The issue that blew out engines were not things in the oil, they were insolubles that clogged passages for that very reason.

He's also curious as to why when you're being told test results, you don't believe the report. Don't ask for help if you don't want it

[marco1ca]

Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

The issue that blew out engines were not things in the oil, they were insolubles that clogged passages for that very reason.

He's also curious as to why when you're being told test results, you don't believe the report. Don't ask for help if you don't want it

Not believing and getting 2nd opinions are two different things. This is all i'm doing. There are very knowledgable people on this board I appreciate and trust. All I did was share this information and with you to verify. Thanks

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by marco1ca

Not believing and getting 2nd opinions are two different things. This is all i'm doing. There are very knowledgable people on this board I appreciate and trust. All I did was share this information and with you to verify. Thanks

You asked for "comments and suggestions".
My comment is that you have a valid test result from a respected company that says "No problem". Looking for support or rejection of that report from a bunch of guys with dubious qualifications is not going to help anything..
My suggestion is to take that good report, relax and enjoy your car. The oil looks good, you have 5K trouble free miles and no issues. Fretting and second guessing some slightly elevated silicon results isn't going to get you anyplace.

[Grady]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I just can not wrap my head around the fact that this is even being discussed. Why bother to have a test done if you can't believe the report?

I agree!

Oil analysis are worthless one time. They are for looking for a change in the norm.

[MaverickMonk]

Originally Posted by marco1ca

So I didn't post this in "failure" thread or "no failure thread" as I"m not sure yet.

'13 BRZ, 1800 mi. post recall work. Just received oil analysis report (attached)
and could use input on the silicon level. Silicon level states "63" when the average is '26'.

Here's what I don't understand; I spoke with analysis from Blackstone who said this is normal for an engine that just had this type of recall work. I explained to him that too much sealer has been linked to the cause of many engines blowing up. He hadn't heard of this but is now researching it. He also said that brand new vehicles from factory will test higher levels of silicon than mine, but it should dissipate by the next oil change. Just wanted to share this test result and hear any comments or suggestions, thank you

I too had high silicon (94) and Iron (24), and I was also told this was normal. Silicon in the oil isn't what causes problems post recall. Chunks of silicon breaking off causes the failure. Silicon trace in the oil is from offgassing, which will occur any time new silicon is used.

I think we're gonna be ok man.

https://imgur.com/a/EveNAmj

[marco1ca]

Originally Posted by MaverickMonk

I too had high silicon (94) and Iron (24), and I was also told this was normal. Silicon in the oil isn't what causes problems post recall. Chunks of silicon breaking off causes the failure. Silicon trace in the oil is from offgassing, which will occur any time new silicon is used.

I think we're gonna be ok man.

https://imgur.com/a/EveNAmj

Thank you; Blackstone just emailed to thank me because they were not aware of the recall issues. They said the same as you and others on here as to the cause. (this is a great board for info!)

They did recommend, however, I should do another one to check for bearing wear, which may be a sign of trouble.

[Yoshoobaroo]

My post recall test came in pretty clean, only 2000 miles though

[Decep]

Originally Posted by MaverickMonk

I too had high silicon (94) and Iron (24), and I was also told this was normal. Silicon in the oil isn't what causes problems post recall. Chunks of silicon breaking off causes the failure. Silicon trace in the oil is from offgassing, which will occur any time new silicon is used.

I think we're gonna be ok man.

https://imgur.com/a/EveNAmj

chunks of siliconE, not silicon.

https://www.blackstone-labs.com/the-...ljinbhlr1))%2f Interesting write up here for OP.

[MaverickMonk]

Originally Posted by Yoshoobaroo

My post recall test came in pretty clean; only 2000 miles though

As a side note, @MaverickMonk my iron wear has always been on the higher side, it’s an engine that likes to rev high, so 24ppm is along the lines of normal. The OEM 0W20 doesn’t help. My iron wear was pretty much cut in half by switching to 0W30 and shortening my interval from 7500 to 5000 miles. (42ppm to 23 and then 18ppm)

Yeah I’m not terribly concerned, I have a rather intense 10+ run autoX novice school on there, as well as a fairly punishing short commute. I expected iron to be high in general.

Originally Posted by Decep

chunks of siliconE, not silicon.

https://www.blackstone-labs.com/the-...ljinbhlr1))%2f Interesting write up here for OP.

This may come as a shock to you, but I dropped out of journalism school partly due to my atrocious spelling.