Oil Analysis kits...who?

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I've seen a bunch of companies out there offering their analysis of motor oil. But I don't know who offers the best bang for the buck. Can anyone shed some light on why they chose one kit over another.

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98. 5' 24v 2500 Auto/3. 54 4x4 SB QC. Everything but leather. PIAA 1200's, AMSOIL dual filter relocation system, Smittybuilt Stainless Steel Nerfs, Rhino Liner(Junk), K&N air filter(For Sale)15 year AMSOIL dealer. Time permitting, Soon to include Ultra-lite Pyro,0-50lbs boost, Trans temp in the pillar. Rancho 9000's with in cab adjustment.

 

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I chose blackstone labs for their customer service.

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I'm using Blackstone also. It's very difficult to tell which analysis would be the most accurate since you have no absolute to compare results with. Blackstone's reports are well laid out and informative. Their price seems reasonable and they send you additional sampling kits no charge.

It would be interesting to send samples from the same oil change to two or more testing companies and compare their results.

 

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I use Blackstone also. Make sure and tell them your TDR member and you'll get a discount.

 

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I use Blackstone also.

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2001 2500HD Quad Cab SLT SB 4x4, HO Cummins, 6-speed, 3. 55 gears, LSD, brightwhite/driftwood, 4w ABS, camper and trailer tow packages, HD transfer case, snow plow prep, group, cab lights, Isspro Boost and Pyrometer gauges mounted on A-pillar, 4" JRE exhaust, BD exhaust brake. 22500 miles as of 11/11/00.

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Has anyone used Oil Analyzers Inc? I picked up one of their sample kits from the local RV supply store, but had never heard them mentioned by anyone.

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2001 2500HD 4x4 quad cab, auto, 3. 54, Dark Garnet Red Pearl Coat
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Paul,
I have used several different oil analysis labs over the past 15 years. I have settled with "Oil Analysers" because they have given me very good service, and the price of $13. 75 complete with postage is the best I have seen for a very complete oil analysis. Their telephone number is:1-715-395-0222.

Wayne

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94'SLT 4X4 AT/White in color. Factory Tow Hooks & Running Boards. Amsoil By-Pass filter, Amsoil Air cleaner,and all fluids are Amsoil. Optima "Red Top" batteries.
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Wayne Owen

 

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It would be interesting to send samples from the same oil to several labs,as radixr said. In my farming operation we use soil and plant leaf analysis to determine fertilizer needs. An Ag magazine did a test where they sent the same soil samples to several different labs,none of the results came back the same. In fact if you followed the recommendations of one lab you would spend several hundred dollars per acre on fertilizer while with the next lab you would spend zero. Oil or soil the tests are done in much the same way with a spectrometer,high intensity light is shot at the sample and the wavelengths of reflected light are recorded. Every element gives off it's own wavelength and the intensity of each is the percent of the sample.

I've been using Blackstone for five years and am happy. The next few times I'll send another sample to a different lab and let you all know the result.