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C9--Copper went up on SOS

Yahoo Message Number: 94966
I just got my EOA back and Cat said my copper and sodium are up with 2600 miles on the oil, Mobil 15w40 5/13 copper 8----2020 miles 4/14 copper 73 -----2600 miles 5/13 sodium 10---2020 miles 4/14 sodium 34-----2600 miles Total miles 20,900
Here is what they said

The levels of copper and sodium are high. Readings indicated the possibility of coolant contamination our physical test (glycol) tested negative. Monitor by taking frequent samples.
So my question is does anyone have any ideas where the copper could be coming from, will resample in 1000mi.
Floyd 2006 Inspire 51744

Re: C9--Copper went up on SOS

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 94973
The mechanic might have cross contaminated you oil sample with unclean equipment. Happened to me once.

Lee (leozbrowski@...) 2007 Country Coach Intrigue 12153
CAT C-13

Re: C9--Copper went up on SOS

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 94977
No Lee

I pulled the sample and sent it in to Cat and just got the e-mail form letter back. They just did a valve adj. so when I got it home I changed the oil and filter, now this can up.
Floyd 2006 Inspire 51744

Re: C9--Copper went up on SOS

Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 95005
Could be lab error. I would not worry till I saw a second confirming lab report.
George Harper
04 Allure 31093