Oil Analysis Report

ejrives · 07-01-2009, 02:58 PM

Has anyone ever had their oil tested after it's used? I just saw this site today and it seems fairly legitimate . You send them a sample of your used oil and they do an in-depth analysis of it and send you a report back letting you know of any potential issues in the future. Cost is about $23

Blackstone Laboratories - Standard Analysis

I'm pretty sure I am going to start doing this and posting results up here.

theDreamer · 07-01-2009, 03:06 PM

I know wstar is doing this, not sure about others here. It looks good and by the sounds of what wstar was telling me can be very helpful in more than just knowing what is in your oil.

GMZ · 07-01-2009, 03:10 PM

I did this in my old 350 and my 4Runner. Its useful for determining how long to keep your oil I think and for any problems. Get a TBN test which will tell you how much of the add pack is left.

ETA: I used Blackstone and had good results with them. When I ran Syntec in my 350 according to the TBN numbers I could have run it to 10K, I was doing the 7.5K OCI at the time with Nissan filter.

NeedforZ · 07-02-2009, 10:21 PM

I'm mailing off a batch to Blackstone for testing tomorrow. Doing it more out of curiosity than anything else to see what results come back.

StreetSpeed · 07-03-2009, 01:56 PM

My dad does it regularly for his airplane. Of course, when his engine fails he falls out of the sky (though his plane does have a parachute attached to it), and when ours dies we walk home. So I guess it makes the most sense for him to be doing it...

nogoodname · 07-03-2009, 01:59 PM

^^ good point..

they let you know the full details of what has been found in the oil and what amounts also.

they also let you know if it's common or uncommon.

Old Chuck · 07-09-2009, 07:04 AM

To me, the real value is doing oil analysis over time. You start to see how your engine is holding up. Also, as stated, always get a TBN done if not standard. This shows how much of the additive package is left and in reality how long you can go on the oil. I have had good TBN numbrs at over 15,000 miles with Amsoil's best. Will be interesting to see the numbers on the 370 when folks start doing tests with some miles on them. Perhaps we will learn more about the effects of any high oil temps.

wstar · 07-09-2009, 08:15 AM

Yeah I've already gotten my first one back. I didn't analyze the factory fill unfortunately. At 1,800-ish miles I did an oil change using Nissan Ester 5W-30, then at about 4,000 I switched to Motul (300V, 5W30) and sent off that Nissan Ester out of my engine for analysis, this is the report from it:

I just changed oil against at 7K miles (to Motul 300V 5W30 again) and sent a sample off that off last week, haven't gotten the report back yet.

GMZ · 07-10-2009, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar

Yeah I've already gotten my first one back. I didn't analyze the factory fill unfortunately. At 1,800-ish miles I did an oil change using Nissan Ester 5W-30, then at about 4,000 I switched to Motul (300V, 5W30) and sent off that Nissan Ester out of my engine for analysis, this is the report from it:

I just changed oil against at 7K miles (to Motul 300V 5W30 again) and sent a sample off that off last week, haven't gotten the report back yet.

Ill be interested to see that. Im @ 500 and I think Im going to drop the factory fill in the next week or so. I dont think I will start UOA's until maybe 20k or so. Even at that mileage my last vehicles numbers were trending down.

rackley · 07-11-2009, 10:14 AM

Here is my oil analysis..

0-1500mi = Nissan factory oil
1500-5000mi = Nissan Ester Oil & Nissan OEM Filter

LiquidZ · 07-13-2009, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar

Yeah I've already gotten my first one back. I didn't analyze the factory fill unfortunately. At 1,800-ish miles I did an oil change using Nissan Ester 5W-30, then at about 4,000 I switched to Motul (300V, 5W30) and sent off that Nissan Ester out of my engine for analysis, this is the report from it:

I just changed oil against at 7K miles (to Motul 300V 5W30 again) and sent a sample off that off last week, haven't gotten the report back yet.

Wstar,

Do you think changing the factory fill at 1000 miles would be too late given the amount of wear metals floating around the oil? Should I have done it earlier?

wstar · 07-13-2009, 09:00 AM

You'll get 1000 different responses on that. It's probably not going to make a huge difference. Somewhere around 1500-2000-ish is probably decent, I got rid of mine around the 1800 mark. You do want to keep oil change intervals relatively short for at least the first 10K. I don't plan on going over 3K per change regardless of the TBN numbers for quite a while.

LiquidZ · 07-13-2009, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar

You'll get 1000 different responses on that. It's probably not going to make a huge difference. Somewhere around 1500-2000-ish is probably decent, I got rid of mine around the 1800 mark. You do want to keep oil change intervals relatively short for at least the first 10K. I don't plan on going over 3K per change regardless of the TBN numbers for quite a while.

I figured everybody would have their own method to doing this.

Do you recommend that the factory oil be used until 3000 miles?

I have read a few threads, but the more advice, the better.

rackley · 07-13-2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar

You'll get 1000 different responses on that. It's probably not going to make a huge difference. Somewhere around 1500-2000-ish is probably decent, I got rid of mine around the 1800 mark. You do want to keep oil change intervals relatively short for at least the first 10K. I don't plan on going over 3K per change regardless of the TBN numbers for quite a while.

It depends on the oil analysis - once things start leveling out I'll go for longer change intervals. Coming from a Benz with a 15,000 mile recommended oil change interval, 3000 some miles seems laughably short unless it's being broken in.

fuct · 07-11-2009, 11:39 AM

rackley, are you planning on staying with the Nissan oil or moving to something different? oh and you sure had a bit more iron than wstar did... hmmm?

good post by the way, thanks

07-01-2009, 02:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
ejrives A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,449 Drives: 09-6MT-T/S/N Rep Power: 18	Oil Analysis Report Has anyone ever had their oil tested after it's used? I just saw this site today and it seems fairly legitimate . You send them a sample of your used oil and they do an in-depth analysis of it and send you a report back letting you know of any potential issues in the future. Cost is about $23 Blackstone Laboratories - Standard Analysis I'm pretty sure I am going to start doing this and posting results up here. __________________ "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." Stillen G3 CAI \|\| 35% tints \|\| FI CBE coming soon...

07-01-2009, 03:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	I know wstar is doing this, not sure about others here. It looks good and by the sounds of what wstar was telling me can be very helpful in more than just knowing what is in your oil. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

07-09-2009, 07:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Old Chuck Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida & SC Posts: 86 Drives: 05 Tundra& 02 Subaru Rep Power: 16	Blackstone has done a good job for me To me, the real value is doing oil analysis over time. You start to see how your engine is holding up. Also, as stated, always get a TBN done if not standard. This shows how much of the additive package is left and in reality how long you can go on the oil. I have had good TBN numbrs at over 15,000 miles with Amsoil's best. Will be interesting to see the numbers on the 370 when folks start doing tests with some miles on them. Perhaps we will learn more about the effects of any high oil temps.

07-09-2009, 08:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	Yeah I've already gotten my first one back. I didn't analyze the factory fill unfortunately. At 1,800-ish miles I did an oil change using Nissan Ester 5W-30, then at about 4,000 I switched to Motul (300V, 5W30) and sent off that Nissan Ester out of my engine for analysis, this is the report from it: I just changed oil against at 7K miles (to Motul 300V 5W30 again) and sent a sample off that off last week, haven't gotten the report back yet. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

07-13-2009, 09:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	You'll get 1000 different responses on that. It's probably not going to make a huge difference. Somewhere around 1500-2000-ish is probably decent, I got rid of mine around the 1800 mark. You do want to keep oil change intervals relatively short for at least the first 10K. I don't plan on going over 3K per change regardless of the TBN numbers for quite a while. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

07-01-2009, 03:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
GMZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 304 Drives: 07 V8 4Runner 4x4 Rep Power: 16	I did this in my old 350 and my 4Runner. Its useful for determining how long to keep your oil I think and for any problems. Get a TBN test which will tell you how much of the add pack is left. ETA: I used Blackstone and had good results with them. When I ran Syntec in my 350 according to the TBN numbers I could have run it to 10K, I was doing the 7.5K OCI at the time with Nissan filter.

07-02-2009, 10:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
NeedforZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 163 Drives: 370z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 17	I'm mailing off a batch to Blackstone for testing tomorrow. Doing it more out of curiosity than anything else to see what results come back.

07-03-2009, 01:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
StreetSpeed Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY Posts: 16 Drives: 2006 VW GTI Rep Power: 17	My dad does it regularly for his airplane. Of course, when his engine fails he falls out of the sky (though his plane does have a parachute attached to it), and when ours dies we walk home. So I guess it makes the most sense for him to be doing it...

07-03-2009, 01:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^ good point.. they let you know the full details of what has been found in the oil and what amounts also. they also let you know if it's common or uncommon.

07-11-2009, 10:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
rackley Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 77 Drives: 09 370Z Sport-Yellow Rep Power: 17	Here is my oil analysis.. 0-1500mi = Nissan factory oil 1500-5000mi = Nissan Ester Oil & Nissan OEM Filter

07-11-2009, 11:39 AM	#15 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	rackley, are you planning on staying with the Nissan oil or moving to something different? oh and you sure had a bit more iron than wstar did... hmmm? good post by the way, thanks

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