Economical UOAs
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A few years ago, several of the "well known" UOA labs were sent products for analysis....a complete analysis was done on the product prior to being sent and guess what....there wasn't a single onethat came back even close to matching what a state Certified & ISO certified analysis was 9and it was run 3 times to ensure consistancy.
So, IMHO, i put little to no faith in any of these "reports" unless the facility if a "certfied lab"
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We run over 100 samples a month thru Oil Analysts Inc. Therefore, I highly recommend them.
As for Blackstone, they may at one time have been the name of the game, but it seems anymore they have erroneous and questionable results.
It isn't techinically economical, but Deere and CAT oil analysis is top notch and faster.
Josh
As for Blackstone, they may at one time have been the name of the game, but it seems anymore they have erroneous and questionable results.
It isn't techinically economical, but Deere and CAT oil analysis is top notch and faster.
Josh
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Blackstone lost me a long time ago! To many variables, I even caught them by sending the same batch of oil to them in 2 samples and the reports where no where near close!
I like dyson, Cat and even NAPA offers good tests through Wix.
I like dyson, Cat and even NAPA offers good tests through Wix.
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That's pretty lame. I've always had good results with Blackstone, but I don't test frequently enough to see differences in the reports.
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Subscribing.... this thread has peaked my interest.
I'd like to see evidence to back up claims....Just saying.
I'd like to see evidence to back up claims....Just saying.
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Over on fordfe.com recently someone sent in a diesel oil sample and it came back looking like a gas 10w30.
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Like I said... I didn't make any claims. Make a claim...back it up...that's all I'm saying. NOT defending them. I have considered trying other labs, as well.
Not a fan of hearsay, either.
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332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum: Hey, let's talk about oil again!
As for bobistheoilguy.com it would be beneficial for you take take YOUR own time and do your OWN research into how poorly Blackstone labs is handling reports these days.
The most important thing about Blackstone labs is they ARE NOT an accredited testing facility. And besides the fact their "unit averages" and comments section is borderline childish.
Want another that disagrees with Blackstone? Penn Grade 1 High Performance Oil
Instead of sitting around *yawning* and asking for the info to just be given to you, take the time to actually look the stuff up yourself.
Josh
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Gotta feed the trolls I see...
332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum: Hey, let's talk about oil again!
As for bobistheoilguy.com it would be beneficial for you take take YOUR own time and do your OWN research into how poorly Blackstone labs is handling reports these days.
The most important thing about Blackstone labs is they ARE NOT an accredited testing facility. And besides the fact their "unit averages" and comments section is borderline childish.
Want another that disagrees with Blackstone? Penn Grade 1 High Performance Oil
Instead of sitting around *yawning* and asking for the info to just be given to you, take the time to actually look the stuff up yourself.
Josh
332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum: Hey, let's talk about oil again!
As for bobistheoilguy.com it would be beneficial for you take take YOUR own time and do your OWN research into how poorly Blackstone labs is handling reports these days.
The most important thing about Blackstone labs is they ARE NOT an accredited testing facility. And besides the fact their "unit averages" and comments section is borderline childish.
Want another that disagrees with Blackstone? Penn Grade 1 High Performance Oil
Instead of sitting around *yawning* and asking for the info to just be given to you, take the time to actually look the stuff up yourself.
Josh
Seems some D-bag named JOSH agrees with me in that first link you posted:
It's ridiculous the "first hand" knowledge that gets floated around, when it is really "I heard from a guy, who heard from so and so, that somebody said zinc has been completely removed from Rotella".
Simply Retarded.
Simply Retarded.
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You didn't prove anything. The OP of that post received a bogus report from Blackstone.
There are tons of bogus reports on Bobistheoilguy
Brad Penn oil doesn't like Blackstone.
You're arguments make me...
Josh
PS Tebow is going to own Brady/Belchick and Mc*******
There are tons of bogus reports on Bobistheoilguy
Brad Penn oil doesn't like Blackstone.
You're arguments make me...
Josh
PS Tebow is going to own Brady/Belchick and Mc*******
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Quickly...who the heck is Brad Penn oil? Gee, never heard of them before.
You say the OP got a bogus report? Funny... I read his post and it seems he's looking for other, economical options. Didn't really see a reason posted.
(By economical, he means cheaper, by the way.)
In the end, my point, (and I'm repeating it to get through your thick skull) was if you claim to have received bad reports, to post them. If you claim to have good reports, post them. If you are going to make any claims at all, post them.
I really hope you get it now, because I'm not breaking out the crayons and glitter to make you a pretty picture so you understand it.