Send in the oil for analysis ?
Send in the oil for analysis ?
Oil analysis is a quick, nondestructive way to gauge the health of an engine by looking at what's in the oil. People use oil analysis for different reasons: to see if there [SIZE=-1]are any problems developing, to see if their oil is working well in the engine, and to see if they can run longer oil changes. Get started with your analysis by ordering a free test kit.[/SIZE]
http://www.blackstone-labs.com/
Send in the oil for analysis ?
Oil analysis is a quick, nondestructive way to gauge the health of an engine by looking at what's in the oil. People use oil analysis for different reasons: to see if there [SIZE=-1]are any problems developing, to see if their oil is working well in the engine, and to see if they can run longer oil changes. Get started with your analysis by ordering a free test kit.[/SIZE]
http://www.blackstone-labs.com/
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Blackstone's standard analysis will tell you what you need to know about the condition of your engine and how it's wearing. The standard analysis costs $25.00 and includes the following:[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Spectral Exam[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif][SIZE=-1]: Establishes the levels of wear metals, silicon, and additives present in the oil. Also checks for coolant.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Viscosity[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif][SIZE=-1]: Determines the grade of oil.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Insolubles[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif][SIZE=-1]: Quantifies the percentage of solids present in the oil.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Flashpoint[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif][SIZE=-1]: The flashpoint is the temperature at which the vapors from the oil ignite. When the flash is lower than it should be, it shows[/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=-1][FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif]a contaminant (usually fuel) is present.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Spectral Exam[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif][SIZE=-1]: Establishes the levels of wear metals, silicon, and additives present in the oil. Also checks for coolant.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Viscosity[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif][SIZE=-1]: Determines the grade of oil.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Insolubles[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif][SIZE=-1]: Quantifies the percentage of solids present in the oil.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Flashpoint[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif][SIZE=-1]: The flashpoint is the temperature at which the vapors from the oil ignite. When the flash is lower than it should be, it shows[/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=-1][FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif]a contaminant (usually fuel) is present.[/FONT][/SIZE]