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would some brake cleaner do the trick of sterilizing the tube or is alcohol better?

I buy new hoses for my oil extraction pump at autozone. I noticed that it comes some sort of fine granular material on the outside but I didnt bother cleaning it before i stuck it down the dipstick to draw oil. I'm also getting high silicon content in my UOA. Is it possible the hose is covered...

Originally Posted By: The Critic I've been told to avoid Craftsman and take my chances with the Harbor Freight ones. Someone recommended this one to me: Who is craftsman made by these days?

I get somehow 40 MPG on the highway when i dont hit the brakes once at 60mph. Cruising at 75mph its about 31-32 during the every day commute. Over the summer that figure had a larger impression on my wallet than it does now, but none the less I want to get the best fuel economy possible. I like...

I have a 99 Ford Contour, 2.0L 4 cylinder DOHC with 116,551 miles on it at the time of sample. The oil has been in the car for about 3 or 4 months. I'm using AMSOIL SAE 5W-30 XL Synthetic Motor Oil. I use Group 7 oil filters which are made by purolator. I do about 120 miles a day, almost all...

i'm using a mityvac pump which looks like this http://www.mityvac.com/hq_images/04000.jpg I had to collect the oil in the bottle that came with the kit then transfer it to the one blackstone supplies to ship with so there are a few parts that will need cleaning.

I just used my pump for the first time to take a oil sample for blackstone. What should I use to clean the parts of it that came in contact with the oil so I can get an accurate sample next time around? Thanks John

I'm about to run a blackstone oil analysis for the first time so I have a few questions for the community. I know driving habits effect a lot with wear on the car. Do those effects include oil wear as well? If I am driving 7500 every 2-3 months almost exclusively on highway, then I drop down...

I sent the following message to blackstone labs, but i thought you guys might have some feedback on my situation as well. Thanks for taking the time to look/respond ______ I’d like to send you a sample of oil without doing a complete change, so I can get a report back with your analysis and...