Oil analysis tracking app or program?

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  1. 86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    Blackstone about every 3rd oil change for me. They keep the records and show you the trends but it sounds to me like you are looking for something more extensive @Siinman.
     
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  3. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    I really like the idea of having a log on website that I can just go to and look at all the data in one place. I could do it myself with the Blackstone it seems. It would take a little more time than I want to spend doing it. I want to run it the oil longer than I have in the past but only when I see it is safe to do so.

    I plan on checking it on a regular bases to understand how it can be done and when the break down point is. I would like to take samples every so many miles for the life of the truck from the start. I never took samples from my last truck since I never planned on having it very long. I plan on having this one for 4 years so it would be nice to have that data. It would also help out on the resale if engine is still in good condition like first started on results.
     
  4. Evil_E

    Evil_E Heavy Load Member

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    Polaris Labs. I use them for coolant analysis. You set up an account and can go and look up previous reports/trends on each piece of equipment you have in their system. They are very good at what they do, and little on the pricey side....but worth it if your a data nerd like me. I use Blackstone for oil sampling and Polaris for coolant sampling
     
  5. God prefers Diesels

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    I do. I put the hose down the dipstick tube and fill up the bottle. Then I unscrew the bottle and dump it back into the engine. That clears any debris, and also clears the tube of previous oil sample. Then I screw the bottle back on, and take the actual sample.

    https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/FIL4290
     
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  6. runningman0661

    runningman0661 Road Train Member

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    I use blackstone labs, usually get results within a week of mailing in my sample. The automatically send me additional test kits.
     
  7. blairandgretchen

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    Same as him - I use Schaefer's too.

    I bought an Amsoil spin on bypass filter setup for about $350 - it has an oil port on it for clean samples.
     
  8. Siinman

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    Do you just contact them to get set up? I did not see anywhere to buy the stuff.
     
  9. Siinman

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    That is a nice one. I found a decent one on amazon but may look at that one instead. Thanks
     
  10. Siinman

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    This looks to be a very good option. I will look into them a little more when I get ready to do it. I love the idea of seeing all my information in one place.
     
  11. noworrez

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    I've only used Cat's SOS as @Oxbow said. I also use their sample gun SOS-PUMP about $27 and a very nice quality product. I've had no issues with sampling from the dipstick. I was sampling about every 10k to find a sweet spot which for me (2015 VNL 780) is about 25k.

    SOS Products | Peterson CAT

    The NAPA pump looks just like the CAT pump. CAT for the win at $27
     
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