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Oil sample without oil change.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Phumac, May 15, 2019.

  1. May 15, 2019 #1
    Phumac

    Phumac Light Load Member

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    what is the best way for taking an oil sample without dumping the oil?
     
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  3. May 15, 2019 #2
    Jacoooooooo

    Jacoooooooo Heavy Load Member

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    Oil filter?
     
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  4. May 15, 2019 #3
    Phumac

    Phumac Light Load Member

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    Don’t have an ops system or anything like that.
     
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  5. May 15, 2019 #4
    AlexanderK

    AlexanderK Light Load Member

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    I installed fumoto drain valve. Very convenient to change the oil or take for sample if needed.
     
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  7. May 15, 2019 #5
    sealevel

    sealevel Road Train Member

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    Vampire tube down the dipstick hole, oil topped off, and taken at the end of the day.
     
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  8. May 15, 2019 #6
    chewey3

    chewey3 Bobtail Member

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    A valve is best but a tube down the dipstick will work. Use petroleum resistant tubing and throw it away afterwards to prevent cross contamination. Make sure engine is warmed up.
     
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  9. May 15, 2019 #7
    jammer910Z

    jammer910Z Road Train Member

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    Screw the drain plug out to the last thread and hold a cup underneath it.

    Jk
     
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  10. May 16, 2019 #8
    mhyn

    mhyn Road Train Member

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    DD15 has a special place for taking oil sample. It's on oil coolant module.
     
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  11. May 16, 2019 #9
    RustyBolt

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    The tube method they speak of is just like playing with your straw in your soda when you were a kid. (Just in case you didn't already know.)
     
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