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Oil testing in Alberta


stealthn

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Hi

while at the Riegal event today Al, Brodie and I were talking about IMS failure, and early warning signs.

Other than checking the filter every change I also get Oil analysis done so I can track any changes in metal in the oil.

 

The company I use is Fluid Life out of Edmonton. I bought a 10 pack that comes with all the containers and labeling to ship to them. I get a detailed report emailed to me so I can track changes.

 

Brodie suggested I post this here as it’s better than shipping to the US.

 

http://www.fluidlife.com

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Bob James

 

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Thanks for the heads up. I used Blackstone Laboratories in Indiana. Edmonton is way closer and Canadian $'s!

 

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Keith Adams
Lots of options it seems - what's the cost of these testing services? I assume you are trying to establish a baseline and look for changes so if your engine is in the throes of self destruction when you start, you are SOL.
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I should get my M3's oil tested to get a sense of the condition of the rod bearings. Then again, do I actually want to know?

Erik

 

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Lots of options it seems - what's the cost of these testing services? I assume you are trying to establish a baseline and look for changes so if your engine is in the throes of self destruction when you start, you are SOL.

 

For Fluid Life a 10 Pack of Basic testing (series 1) is $240.00 CDN

Bob James

 

06 Cayman S

2018 Macan GTS

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Noman: how much do you pay?

 

About $20-25. I bought a dozen bottles (pre-paid) that I'm still going through. They are a little old school in terms of how they operate - like a mom and pop shop - but you can't beat the location and convenience.

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Lots of options it seems - what's the cost of these testing services? I assume you are trying to establish a baseline and look for changes so if your engine is in the throes of self destruction when you start, you are SOL.

 

Yes, you need a baseline and then you are looking for changes. Unless the engine is in such bad shape that the used oil content is that far off normal.

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