Looking to get an Oil Analysis test in Las Vegas.

[Kainers]

Hello,

Does anyone know where I could get this done? I called a couple of places randomly and it didn't go to well.


Thanks

Tony

[joblo]

find a cat dealer.

[Kainers]

The construction rig things? I never would have thought of that. Thanks.

[scottrock]

Unless it needs to be a local transaction, try these guys. They'll send you free test kits.

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

I've used them for years. Fast service.

[Kainers]

Doesn't need to be local, I'll send in a request now. Their faq made me chuckle a little. I like them already :P

Thanks for the suggestion.

How long on average does the process take? I just requested a kit.

[hemingwayracing]

we use the local amsoil dealer they test our oil on a regular schedule
i had a test done on my jeep i think they charged like 15 dollars

[scottrock]

Originally Posted by Kainers

Doesn't need to be local, I'll send in a request now. Their faq made me chuckle a little. I like them already :P

Thanks for the suggestion.

How long on average does the process take? I just requested a kit.

Yeah, they've always seemed like a bunch of cool cats.

A PDF report via email (as long as you provide them with one) usually comes 7 to 9 days after I've mailed my sample out and I get a paper copy via snail mail as well about 5 days later. This time of year it may take a little longer to both receive your kit and get it back to them as mail delivery is slow due to the holidays.

[Kainers]

Originally Posted by hemingwayracing

we use the local amsoil dealer they test our oil on a regular schedule
i had a test done on my jeep i think they charged like 15 dollars

Nice, do you have thier number handy?

[Kainers]

Originally Posted by scottrock

Yeah, they've always seemed like a bunch of cool cats.

A PDF report via email (as long as you provide them with one) usually comes 7 to 9 days after I've mailed my sample out and I get a paper copy via snail mail as well about 5 days later. This time of year it may take a little longer to both receive your kit and get it back to them as mail delivery is slow due to the holidays.

Good stuff, what tests do you usually choose?

[scottrock]

Originally Posted by Kainers

Good stuff, what tests do you usually choose?

I get the standard analysis that costs $25. It consists of a spectral exam, viscosity, insolubles and flash point tests.

The standard analysis checks for:

ALUMINUM
CHROMIUM
IRON
COPPER
LEAD
TIN
MOLYBDENUM
NICKEL
MANGANESE
SILVER
TITANIUM
POTASSIUM
BORON
SILICON
SODIUM
CALCIUM
MAGNESIUM
PHOSPHORUS
ZINC
BARIUM

SUS Viscosity @ 210°F
cSt Viscosity @ 100°C
Flashpoint in °F
Fuel %
Antifreeze %
Water %
Insolubles %

In addition to a PPM breakdown the lab also provide a synopsis of the test in layman's terms. This is from the 40k mile report on my JK:

"Based on data from this initial analysis of oil from your 3.8L, this engine appears to be in good shape. Universal averages show typical wear levels for this type of engine after about 5,000 miles on the oil. This oil was in use a little less than that and wear metals are very much in line with averages, some reading better than average. Insolubles, which are oxidized solids caused by heat, use, and blow-by, read low at 0.2%, showing good oil filtration and no combustion problems. No fuel, coolant, or water was noted. Try 6K miles on the next fill of oil."

[cajunrebel]

Wow I am out at Nellis and we run samples on the jets after every flight. I cant believe how much this costs on the outside. Our NDI guys can actually test for all of that stuff, so I guess I will just have to pass em mine under the table and get em to print my results.

[nobarrierz]

curious if you ever got the analysis done through Blackstone? If so, howd it go for ya?

[4PapaG]

Originally Posted by cajunrebel

Wow I am out at Nellis and we run samples on the jets after every flight. I cant believe how much this costs on the outside. Our NDI guys can actually test for all of that stuff, so I guess I will just have to pass em mine under the table and get em to print my results.

I have been checking around in Vegas as well, most say 20 bucks if you can find a place...