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Oil Analysis
- Thread starter dirtfarmer629
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dirtfarmer629
Recruit
Does everything look normal to u guys and what do you think about how far i can extend my oil changes out to?
vail426
Member
I can't read it very well, but you would think that the test provider would have their own comments or recommendations.
JMJNet
Recruit
Unfortunately, I cannot see either.
Can you convert it to PDF instead of picture?
Go to PDFill.com to get a PDF printer driver if you don't have one.
You can open the file, print it using the driver.
If you really needs an answer, post it at BITOG, there is a section for Diesel UOA.
There are a lot of expert there to help you see anomalies.
Can you convert it to PDF instead of picture?
Go to PDFill.com to get a PDF printer driver if you don't have one.
You can open the file, print it using the driver.
If you really needs an answer, post it at BITOG, there is a section for Diesel UOA.
There are a lot of expert there to help you see anomalies.
Dan Hunter
Truck Terrorist
I'd read that coking in the shared turbo oil supply line was an issue in our engines when trying to extend time between changes. Any truth to that?
Tookie
Member
Just changed my oil, my analysis told me it was dirty. 
Dan Hunter
Truck Terrorist
Tookie, that is quite funny and - if you like toying with hypochondriacs - cruel. I'm currently being entertained by a Harley website thread where people are so desperate to get every last drop of that "bad" oil that they'll run their engine with no oil pressure having pumped it dry. Well, what's the oil for in the first place?
Anyway, I'll be watching your posts with enthusiasm.
Anyway, I'll be watching your posts with enthusiasm.
Sparky8370
Do chickens have large talons
That has got to be the dumbest thing I have ever heard. If they want to do get it all out, why don't they just drain it and put in a couple quarts of cheap oil to "flush" out the evil dirty oil and drain again?
RadioMan
Recruit
ut: Also a superior way to find bad bearings, rings, and oil pumps. I sometimes feel like putting on my suit (honest - I have one) when I go riding. Hey - They try to dress like me when they ride.
Those same idiots will be raising hell come spring cause that POS Harley already needs a rebuild and it only has 732 miles on it and they've changed the oil twice. :mad2:
dirtfarmer629
Recruit
Goldsburg
Diesel Tinkerer
They recommend changing the oil and filter.
I recommend changing your oil analysis vendor.
What is the point of sending off the sample if THEY can't tell you what the oil is telling them (other than "change your oil and filter then send us some more oil and money")?
I particularly do not like the fact that they seemed to have skipped the TBN and TAN numbers for your analysis. IMHO these values, together will the wear metal numbers, will tell you if your oil needs changed or if there is something wrong (or, of course, the presence of coolant in the oil). IF there is something "wrong" your oil analyst should tell you!!!!
Next time, send the oil to Blackstone Labs. Go to their website and look and some of their sample Oil Analysis reports...
Check out an explanation of the wear metals and other oil components here...
Regards,
I recommend changing your oil analysis vendor.
What is the point of sending off the sample if THEY can't tell you what the oil is telling them (other than "change your oil and filter then send us some more oil and money")?
I particularly do not like the fact that they seemed to have skipped the TBN and TAN numbers for your analysis. IMHO these values, together will the wear metal numbers, will tell you if your oil needs changed or if there is something wrong (or, of course, the presence of coolant in the oil). IF there is something "wrong" your oil analyst should tell you!!!!
Next time, send the oil to Blackstone Labs. Go to their website and look and some of their sample Oil Analysis reports...
Check out an explanation of the wear metals and other oil components here...
Regards,
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JMJNet
Recruit
TBN is usually extra charge even with Blackstone.
Amsoil (OAI) usually include them in the analysis.
Amsoil (OAI) usually include them in the analysis.
Goldsburg
Diesel Tinkerer
Please look at the question that the originator of this thread asked in Post #2.
Charges or not, he needs to know the current TBN along with wear metals, et al, to get a complete picture of his oil life.
Also, at least Blackstone offers more than just throwing numbers at you then telling you to change your oil...
Regards,
Charges or not, he needs to know the current TBN along with wear metals, et al, to get a complete picture of his oil life.
Also, at least Blackstone offers more than just throwing numbers at you then telling you to change your oil...
Regards,
Wrecker
The Oil Geek
I can't disagree with Goldsburg, you can call and talk to a person who will walk you through your analysis results when you've recieved the results from Amsoil's Oil Analysis, provided by Oil Analyzers Inc. It includes the following:
Testing Package for Automotive/Light Truck (Engine Oil)
Spectrographic Analysis Reported in Parts Per Million (PPM)
Wear Metals:
Iron, Chromium, Lead, Copper, Aluminum, Nickel, Silver, Titanium
Contaminants:
Aluma/Silica (dirt), Potassium, Sodium, Water, Soot (Diesel), Solids (Gasoline)
Engine Oil Additives:
Boron, Magnesium, Calcium, Barium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Molybdenum
Physical Properties:
Viscosity @ 100⁰C cSt, Coolant Fuel %
Additional Tests (also included)
TBN (Base Number), Oxidation, Nitration, Graphical Analysis ( 3 or more consecutive tests)
Analysis Recommendations (Based on test results and condemning limits)
Testing Package for Automotive/Light Truck (Engine Oil)
Spectrographic Analysis Reported in Parts Per Million (PPM)
Wear Metals:
Iron, Chromium, Lead, Copper, Aluminum, Nickel, Silver, Titanium
Contaminants:
Aluma/Silica (dirt), Potassium, Sodium, Water, Soot (Diesel), Solids (Gasoline)
Engine Oil Additives:
Boron, Magnesium, Calcium, Barium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Molybdenum
Physical Properties:
Viscosity @ 100⁰C cSt, Coolant Fuel %
Additional Tests (also included)
TBN (Base Number), Oxidation, Nitration, Graphical Analysis ( 3 or more consecutive tests)
Analysis Recommendations (Based on test results and condemning limits)
Goldsburg
Diesel Tinkerer
Wrecker -
Thanks for the details on Amsoil's service. I wasn't aware that they even had such a service.
As you said, you need the whole picture regardless of who gives it to you and some useful professional interpretation of those results should be included.
Regards,
Wrecker
The Oil Geek
If you'd like more info, shoot me a pm.
dirtfarmer629
Recruit
Well i cant really complain about the oil analysis seeing as it was free. Next time i might go elsewhere and pay to have it done thanks for the heads up Wrecker and Golds.