Would like to send in my oil and get it analyzed - where?

[duk]

Like the title says, if you guys can point me in the right direction that would be great. I don't know the process, where to get it done and how to interpret the #s.

thanks!

[regular guy]

Originally Posted by duk

Like the title says, if you guys can point me in the right direction that would be great. I don't know the process, where to get it done and how to interpret the #s.

thanks!

Blackstone

[JEllis]

^Yep

[happos2]

Originally Posted by duk

Like the title says, if you guys can point me in the right direction that would be great. I don't know the process, where to get it done and how to interpret the #s.

thanks!

It is pretty straight forward, use Blackstone Labs as the 2nd poster has stated. Here is the website:

http://www.blackstone-labs.com/

Process is that you:
- order a test kit (initially free),
- sample the oil during the change (usually in the middle of the draining process)
- fill out the associated paperwork (car make, oil used, mileage, etc)
- send the oil sample back in with some money ($25)

They will report back to you with the papers that you see people post here. Post up your results if you have questions on what everything means and people will be very eager to discuss.

Cheers!

[duk]

thanks guys!

[CBS]

Agreed, just used Blackstone for my M3 and within a few days I had their report e-mailed to me. Very informative.

I plan on using them for all of our vehicles.