trace of fuel in lab sample

trace of fuel in lab sample

11-06-2009, 04:12 AM

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bigtoy

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trace of fuel in lab sample

Just got my blackstone report back and it had a trace of fuel in the sample. They said it has not affected the viscosity enough to worry about. What would most likely cause of this? This truck is bone stock, and it has always had good lab reports. I am suspicious that I didn't get the engine warm enough before the sample. If I don't use the truck for a long time(couple of weeks) I will plug it in so it will get warm quicker and go for a ride, and usually run her fairly hard after it is warmed up for 15 to 20 miles. I never start the engine and just drive a short trip around town.

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