Nikasil Breakdown

#1 NTN

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Posted 08 September 2003 - 08:20 AM

So if I use the "magical" olis and misc stuff, then the problem shoud come?

#2 m8tte

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Posted 08 September 2003 - 08:31 AM

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Good grief! That just fills you with confidence doesn't it? I'll be checking what they plan on using next service.... suggest we all do the same... Anyone know what the dealers have used in their 1.7s ?

My dealer uses Mobil 1 0W40 synthetic oil, but only since I told him to use this. If he doesn't I'll be going somewhere else!

Thanks for the info on Nikasil...

The Ford recommended grade is 5 - 30 tho!

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#3 happy-kat

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Posted 08 September 2003 - 08:35 PM

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So if I use the "magical" olis and misc stuff, then the problem shoud come?

I don't know if there r any links to using crap stuff and nickasil breakdown..

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#4 Guest_Matt and Tiggr_*

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Posted 08 September 2003 - 08:38 PM

Non that I know of.

Breakdown is caused by two main factors

1. Chunks coming off (see top of thread)

This is caused by bore contamination during the coating process. The surface of the bore has either not been keyed sufficently, or there has been grease / oil left in the bore before coating

2. Wearing thin

Most common failure, and can be caused by a high sulphur content fuel.

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AFAIK no nikasil issues have resulted from incorrect oil...