STeveD
10-29-2007, 03:25 PM
Okay, a couple of us have new engines and are wondering about wear. Some of us have used Mobil 1 since day one and are now wondering that that was a good idea. ;-) Want to know if that K&N is actually filtering out airborne particles? Want to know if that Six Star filter the dealer puts on does the same job that the Black Japanese Subaru Turbo filter does?
There's two good options for oil analysis, though I'm open to others if you want to mention them. The close-by Canadian option is good if we buy in bulk.
Wearcheck is near the intersection of 403 and Dundas/Hwy 5 at the border between Mississauga and Oakville. If this is convenient to you, you can drop the sample off instead of mailing it.
Blackstone is located in the U.S. so there's more postage per sample, and they work in US Dollars.
Research on Wearcheck:
MOB I Basic wear and tear analysis with historical tracking (http://www.wearcheck.com/services/testkits.asp?industry=trucking&testkit=MOB1)
MOB 2 Analysis including TAN number for additives package analysis recommended for extended interval testing (http://www.wearcheck.com/services/testkits.asp?industry=trucking&testkit=MOB2)
Research on Blackstone:
Including sample report and TBN explanation (http://www.blackstone-labs.com/do_i_need_a_tbn_.html)
Cost:
Wearcheck:
$29 + GST for individual MOB 1 test, or $39 + GST for individual MOB II test (including TAN)
$19 + GST for each MOB1 test, or $29 + GST for each MOB II test (including TAN)
Blackstone:
$22.50 for individual basic test, of $17 each for six
Add $10 to each test if you want TBN's
With the MOB II kits at Wearcheck you can ask them to specifically perform Fuel Dilution, Karl Fischer Moisture analysis or a Glycol test. They will do it automatically if preliminary screening shows the need, but you can ask for it anyway. MOB I, you don't get that unless it fails a preliminary test.
In the end, Blackstone is cheaper and for smaller quantities (six vs. 1 dozen), but postage is double, results take longer, and you're dealing the international transport of dangerous goods that is exempt from Regulated Goods laws. (Blech!)
So here's my angle... I want to check the new engine for unusual wear and keep track of my different engine oils. I'd like to use Wearcheck MOB II tests. If I can get at least six other sample jars out there, that would be nice.
Wearcheck MOB I sample test attached. They also have a second page where they graph the history of wear and viscosity.
I'll be doing my oil change this week, so please let me know if you want two sample jars.
There's two good options for oil analysis, though I'm open to others if you want to mention them. The close-by Canadian option is good if we buy in bulk.
Wearcheck is near the intersection of 403 and Dundas/Hwy 5 at the border between Mississauga and Oakville. If this is convenient to you, you can drop the sample off instead of mailing it.
Blackstone is located in the U.S. so there's more postage per sample, and they work in US Dollars.
Research on Wearcheck:
MOB I Basic wear and tear analysis with historical tracking (http://www.wearcheck.com/services/testkits.asp?industry=trucking&testkit=MOB1)
MOB 2 Analysis including TAN number for additives package analysis recommended for extended interval testing (http://www.wearcheck.com/services/testkits.asp?industry=trucking&testkit=MOB2)
Research on Blackstone:
Including sample report and TBN explanation (http://www.blackstone-labs.com/do_i_need_a_tbn_.html)
Cost:
Wearcheck:
$29 + GST for individual MOB 1 test, or $39 + GST for individual MOB II test (including TAN)
$19 + GST for each MOB1 test, or $29 + GST for each MOB II test (including TAN)
Blackstone:
$22.50 for individual basic test, of $17 each for six
Add $10 to each test if you want TBN's
With the MOB II kits at Wearcheck you can ask them to specifically perform Fuel Dilution, Karl Fischer Moisture analysis or a Glycol test. They will do it automatically if preliminary screening shows the need, but you can ask for it anyway. MOB I, you don't get that unless it fails a preliminary test.
In the end, Blackstone is cheaper and for smaller quantities (six vs. 1 dozen), but postage is double, results take longer, and you're dealing the international transport of dangerous goods that is exempt from Regulated Goods laws. (Blech!)
So here's my angle... I want to check the new engine for unusual wear and keep track of my different engine oils. I'd like to use Wearcheck MOB II tests. If I can get at least six other sample jars out there, that would be nice.
Wearcheck MOB I sample test attached. They also have a second page where they graph the history of wear and viscosity.
I'll be doing my oil change this week, so please let me know if you want two sample jars.