oil analysis say high levels of potasium and sodium in motor oil.

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Purchased used truck ten days ago just went and had an oil analysisand oil change done on truck and came back extremly high levels of potasium and sodium in motor oil. Went from 184 to 535 since April. Can anyone tell me what this might be, and at level should my concern be. I am in VA. heading to New Hamp. then back to TN. No one where I had oil change done could inform me. Any info would be apprecitated.

10/30/114:51 PM

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timvipondMember

Might be a coolant leak into the engine. Do you have the complete analysis you could post? Have the coolant system tested for internal leak.

10/31/118:24 AM

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wbrimmMember

here is copy of analysis, thank you

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10/31/111:08 PM

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michelleMember

I would say you need to troubleshoot urgently to detect and repair the source of the possible coolant leak into the oil. Once a coolant leak is evident in the oil at this level, it is usually quite advanced and should be attended to immediately.

11/7/111:54 AM

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