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December 11, 2006, 04:32:34 pm

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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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Reply #1December 11, 2006, 04:57:06 pm

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« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2006, 04:57:06 pm »
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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Reply #2December 11, 2006, 05:15:06 pm

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« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2006, 05:15:06 pm »
$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.

Reply #3December 11, 2006, 07:31:25 pm

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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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Reply #4December 11, 2006, 10:14:16 pm

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« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2006, 10:14:16 pm »
Why get a fs 2500? why not get one of those toilet paper ones that are way cheaper?
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Reply #5December 12, 2006, 07:01:06 am

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« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2006, 07:01:06 am »
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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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Reply #6December 12, 2006, 09:24:55 am

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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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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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Reply #8December 12, 2006, 10:10:35 am

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« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2006, 10:10:35 am »
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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Reply #9December 12, 2006, 10:56:51 am

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« Reply #9 on: December 12, 2006, 10:56:51 am »
Do you have a temp guage on the engine oil?  Excessive heat may be the cause of the increased viscosity.
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Reply #10December 12, 2006, 11:38:39 am

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« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2006, 11:38:39 am »
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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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Reply #11December 12, 2006, 01:23:01 pm

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« Reply #11 on: December 12, 2006, 01:23:01 pm »
No oil temp gauge. Should I get one? I was always under the impression that the oil in these cars ran pretty cool.

Reply #12December 12, 2006, 03:38:26 pm

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« Reply #12 on: December 12, 2006, 03:38:26 pm »
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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.

Reply #13December 13, 2006, 08:13:25 am

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« Reply #13 on: December 13, 2006, 08:13:25 am »
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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Reply #14December 13, 2006, 09:13:10 am

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« Reply #14 on: December 13, 2006, 09:13:10 am »
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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 :)


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