Amsoil Oil Sample pump

[srfdude]

Just bought the Amsoil pump, its about $10 cheaper than Amazon. But they say to only use the tube once, what do the folks who use this type of sample for oil analysis? Will there be enough residue to affect the next sample?

 

[BobsArmory]

Squirt a little carb cleaner down the tube after use and it should be good to go for use later. Just my opinion.

 

[srfdude]

Great idea, thanks.

 

[LenZee]

Don't use carb clean, Use no residue brake clean.

 

[DuckRyder]

You can get a roll of tubing at home depot, but yes i usually clean with brake cleaner and use it 3-4 times.

Alcohol was also suggested by Blackstone to clean the pump.

 

[Donald]

I think its the tubing they use for water lines for refrigerators. Home Depot has it pretty cheap.

 

[Speedbird001]

We had really nice ones in the Army for many years. Came with a roll of disposable tubing; cut off a few feet; suck; squirt; throw-away...

I guess maybe a few pennies could be saved by cleaning the tubing, but what's the real return on investment and if were measuring [oil] for contamination down to two digit PPM why take the chance?

FWIW: Army stopped doing this ~4 years ago or so... Cost probably not worth it... they just change it on a schedule