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Stinky got his bloodwork back! (oil analysis report)
by
anarchyx34
on 11 Dec, 2006 13:32
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I sent in a sample of my last oil change to blackstone labs (
www.blackstone-labs.com). Got the results back today. I was worried they would find something horribly wrong, mostly due to my own paranoia, but it seems ok. Anyone ever have their oil analyzed?
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#1
by
burn_your_money
on 11 Dec, 2006 13:57
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I've never done it before but have thought about doing it. Did it cost much? Take a long time to get the results?
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#2
by
anarchyx34
on 11 Dec, 2006 14:15
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$20usd for a standard analysis, $10 extra for a TBN, which tells you how much life the oil had left in case you're interested in extending oil change intervals. They had it ready the day after they received the sample.
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#3
by
jtanguay
on 11 Dec, 2006 16:31
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i want to install the fs 2500 bypass filter and get oil analysis done when i would normally change the oil
pretty neat, 5000 mile on synthetic... pretty cool
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#4
by
burn_your_money
on 11 Dec, 2006 19:14
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Why get a fs 2500? why not get one of those toilet paper ones that are way cheaper?
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#5
by
jtanguay
on 12 Dec, 2006 04:01
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Why get a fs 2500? why not get one of those toilet paper ones that are way cheaper?
its the science that goes into the fs 2500 filter cartridge. the paper towel one might be okay, but doesn't guarantee it will get rid of the smaller particles.
With the fs2500 filter, the outer most filter media catches the larger particles. each subsequent layer catches even smaller particles, until it reaches the last layer that catches right down to 3-4 microns or so.
imo that is very efficient. why try to catch all sizes of particles on multiple layers of filter media? it would clog up in no time... plus toilet paper can and will break off into your oil :shock:
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#6
by
FineFrank
on 12 Dec, 2006 06:24
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I get mine done at the local Cat dealer for twelve dollars. Gives me ppm, viscosity, heavy metals. More than I have smarts enough to use. Mostly I use it to judge the condition of the old oil.
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#7
by
FineFrank
on 12 Dec, 2006 06:30
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Why get a fs 2500? why not get one of those toilet paper ones that are way cheaper?
I use toilet paper for its intended use- wiping my a$$. I'll stay with filters to clean my oil, thank you.
TP filters "made sense" in the fifties, but we have real science now, and far better filter media than TP. Of course, if/ when I see scientific testing that indicates that TP is just as good, I'll consider it, maybe, for someone else's motor, but not mine.
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#8
by
burn_your_money
on 12 Dec, 2006 07:10
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Many people run TP as a bypass filter, I don't feel like searching for it though. It's on
www.bobistheoilguy.com
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#9
by
Powjetta
on 12 Dec, 2006 07:56
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Do you have a temp guage on the engine oil? Excessive heat may be the cause of the increased viscosity.
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#10
by
jtanguay
on 12 Dec, 2006 08:38
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Do you have a temp guage on the engine oil? Excessive heat may be the cause of the increased viscosity.
doesn't extra heat make oil thinner? i know that dino will turn into a sludge if its overheated..
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#11
by
anarchyx34
on 12 Dec, 2006 10:23
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No oil temp gauge. Should I get one? I was always under the impression that the oil in these cars ran pretty cool.
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#12
by
bryankwalton
on 12 Dec, 2006 12:38
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Anyone ever have their oil analyzed?
Many people have over at
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/ (BITOG). One of their many forums is actually devoted to used oil analysis in diesel engines. Be warned, if you have never explored BITOG, it can be addictive.
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#13
by
Sparkman
on 13 Dec, 2006 05:13
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I posted a link to this thread over at BITOG a few days ago. We only have one UOA over there from a 1.6TD, Rat407's ECO. I will post a UOA from my '92 ECO when I drain to tear down the engine. It would be cool if you could register over there and post these results in the diesel UOA section, or I can do it for you.
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#14
by
jtanguay
on 13 Dec, 2006 06:13
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No oil temp gauge. Should I get one? I was always under the impression that the oil in these cars ran pretty cool.
not in the turbo diesels. the turbo heats the oil quite well (main reason there is an oil cooler)
it would be wise to get at least an oil pressure gauge, so you can estimate better when the engine is warm enough to rip