I have this at work on many different systems. It isn't called PICO but is the same thing.
The huge difference is that it runs 24 hours per day, stores the data, and historizes it. I have alarm bands and shutdown bands set up that the system will trigger if readings get concerning. It is a...
It looks like the DOD system was redesigned. The activation/deactivation point was moved from the lifter itself to a common rocker shaft system.
From the description it looks somewhat similar in theory to how the 2.5 and 2.7 are doing DOD. (no known issues in this platform.)...
Verify the condition first. Top off oil. Take a picture of the dipstick. Drive the same number of miles (approximate). Evaluate.
You may have had lower oil level to start with.
The dirt/silicon readings are really standing out. With 20,000 miles that should be minimal and well below 20 ppm.
The iron readings are also unexpectedly high given the typical way the engines fail.
And I would agree that the oil analysis suggest incipient failure of some sort is occuring.
Bad spark plug ( porcelain cracked), ignition coil, or boot.
Hopefully not anything with the intake or exhaust valve or head gasket, that happens with heat input.
I run the piss out of my 2024 5.3 in a Suburban. No issues in almost 25000 miles.
I added a catch can and finally got around to putting in a DFM disabler because the L9 thing was annoying me in short trips around town.
The 5.3 has been a tough little motor and very quiet as far as major or...
My local parts store in a tiny W Tx town must have a miraculous supply chain. The shelves are fully stocked if not overstocked. Even have some mail in rebates.
Seems like the bcm is going into relearn mode like a battery was replaced or losing power.
Check the battery cables for bad connection and test the battery.
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