I'd like to do an oil analysis for my last oil change, But I have a Quick Lube do my oil changes with my own oil and filter and I wasn't sure if they would remember to sample the oil.
I was able to take back my old oil filter and drain some oil remains to a container.
Could this remaining oil from the filter be used for analysis? Or will it be contaminated with the dirt inside the filter pleats?
Can you use a sample from the oil filter?
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Yes you can: https://www.blackstone-labs.com/information/faqs/gas-diesel-questions/
"What about the oil left in the filter? Can I use that instead?
Sure, just make a note on the slip that the oil came from the filter. If something really bizarre shows up, we'll take that into account. It shouldn't change much in the analysis, though."
Originally Posted by PowerSurge
Yes you can: https://www.blackstone-labs.com/information/faqs/gas-diesel-questions/
"What about the oil left in the filter? Can I use that instead?
Sure, just make a note on the slip that the oil came from the filter. If something really bizarre shows up, we'll take that into account. It shouldn't change much in the analysis, though."
Originally Posted by Donald
Originally Posted by PowerSurge
Yes you can: https://www.blackstone-labs.com/information/faqs/gas-diesel-questions/
"What about the oil left in the filter? Can I use that instead?
Sure, just make a note on the slip that the oil came from the filter. If something really bizarre shows up, we'll take that into account. It shouldn't change much in the analysis, though."
Originally Posted by PowerSurge
Originally Posted by Donald
Originally Posted by PowerSurge
Yes you can: https://www.blackstone-labs.com/information/faqs/gas-diesel-questions/
"What about the oil left in the filter? Can I use that instead?
Sure, just make a note on the slip that the oil came from the filter. If something really bizarre shows up, we'll take that into account. It shouldn't change much in the analysis, though."
I haven't seen any data showing elevated contaminants from filter oil. Particles are trapped in the filter media. If you have data otherwise I'd like to see it. Thank you.
"You want the best possible oil for a sample. Not the worst. Best possible being that the sample represents all the oil in the oil pan. Thats why when draining you let the oil drain a bit before capturing the sample."
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