Engine Oil Quality Tester

[RobbS]

Today is my B Day. Out of love, my sister bought me this Tester for used oil. I'm not sure how it works if at all, but it's the thought that counts. She listens to me talk about cars and bought me this new toy to play with.
Just wanted to share this Chinese oil tester and share with you guys.
Pics included:

 

[fantastic]

Probably just a light that transmits & sort of gives you a range of oil life based on how light or dark it is?

It was free and from the sister so .

 

[K2K2]

Now we need a lab test of oil to see if the gizmo is accurate - or not.

 

[bdc101]

The future is now, fellas

 

[RobbS]

Now we need a lab test of oil to see if the gizmo is accurate - or not.

I'm ready with 4 test kits from Amsoil for next few oil changes

 

[MurkyAsparagus]

Wasn’t there an auto maker trying to do this in their vehicles? It might b have been GM.

 

[kschachn]

I'm ready with 4 test kits from Amsoil for next few oil changes

What is the quality parameter the tester supposedly tests, and what quality parameter are you comparing against on those UOA?

If you’re not sure how it works how do you know if the UOA verifies or conflicts the the tester?

 

[K2K2]

What is the quality parameter the tester supposedly tests, and what quality parameter are you comparing against on those UOA?

If you’re not sure how it works how do you know if the UOA verifies or conflicts the the tester?

More data required...we will see if his used oil analysis correlate or contradict the device's indications.

 

[kschachn]

More data required...we will see if his used oil analysis correlate or contradict the device's indications.

I’m still a little confused as to what you would look at on the UOA to determine a quality metric.

 

[Ride_Red]

I'm curious...

The box says it does three tests, then says "temperature".

I guessing it tests:
1. Temperature
2. Conductivity
3. PH or maybe it shines a light through it to look for how dark it is?

The probe looks like it could go down the dipstick.

 

[D1dad]

If it says “try 14k next time “ at the end, then it’s a winner.

 

[GI_GRIFF]

I’m still a little confused as to what you would look at on the UOA to determine a quality metric.

I would assume you stick a little probe in the used oil, it will tell you the different base stocks and additives used at what percentages and the suppliers name, addresses and phone numbers, along with the regular tests you get with an old fashioned UOA. AMAZING TECHNOLOGY! LOL!

 

[K2K2]

I’m still a little confused as to what you would look at on the UOA to determine a quality metric.

*shrug*
It really depends on what the device output is, as to whether you could compare them or not.

I'm guessing you might not have picked up on the slight tongue-in-cheek in my initial response. 's'ok

 

[kschachn]

I would assume you stick a little probe in the used oil, it will tell you the different base stocks and additives used at what percentages and the suppliers name, addresses and phone numbers, along with the regular tests you get with an old fashioned UOA. AMAZING TECHNOLOGY! LOL!

Plus then it has to tell you what those additives do and at what concentrations, and whether those concentrations in the oil are insufficient for continued protection. That’s really the tough part.

 

[kschachn]

I'm curious...

The box says it does three tests, then says "temperature".

I guessing it tests:
1. Temperature
2. Conductivity
3. PH or maybe it shines a light through it to look for how dark it is?

The probe looks like it could go down the dipstick.

Judging by the look of that probe, I doubt very much it measures pH. Aside from the fact that measuring the pH of a non-aqueous solution is a frightful task.

 

[crashz]

It looks like a lot of fun. I'd be using it to prove to all of my friends and family that the strangest liquids are the highest quality engine oil. Maple syrup, olive oil, etc.

I'm curious what kind of magic it uses to measure whatever its measuring. It clearly has a temp probe, but I fail to see the use of that unless you can stick the probe in the engine during operation, which you clearly can't. So what does the temp of a sample matter?

RobbS please let us know if there are any wildly baseless claims in the manual and lets see you try it out!

 

[kschachn]

It looks like a lot of fun. I'd be using it to prove to all of my friends and family that the strangest liquids are the highest quality engine oil. Maple syrup, olive oil, etc.

I'm curious what kind of magic it uses to measure whatever its measuring. It clearly has a temp probe, but I fail to see the use of that unless you can stick the probe in the engine during operation, which you clearly can't. So what does the temp of a sample matter?

RobbS please let us know if there are any wildly baseless claims in the manual and lets see you try it out!

Even if it does measure temperature- which it appears to do, what does that tell you about quality?

 

[RobbS]

What is the quality parameter the tester supposedly tests, and what quality parameter are you comparing against on those UOA?

If you’re not sure how it works how do you know if the UOA verifies or conflicts the the tester?

The tester is probably off Amazon and I have no idea yet how it works or what it truly says.
When I get to 10k miles, I will post lab test results

 

[jadmt]

this was a google search...

The CMTOOL engine oil tester is a handheld, portable tool designed to check the quality of engine oil by measuring its transmittance (light passing through) and temperature via a probe inserted through the dipstick hole. It analyzes degradation to determine if oil needs replacing, helping identify contaminations, impurities, and oil breakdown in both gasoline and diesel engines.

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Key Features and Functions:

• Oil Quality Assessment: Detects deterioration by measuring oil transparency/light transmittance. It provides warnings if the oil is severely contaminated or degraded.
• Dual Mode: Allows users to select between gasoline and diesel engine oil profiles for more accurate measurement.
• Digital Display: Features a backlit display showing an analog bar graph, temperature, and a clear breakdown of oil status (e.g., OK,
  
  
  
  Δ
  , X).
• High-Precision Sensor: Measures oil temperature (range:
  
  
  
  -10∘C
  ~
  
  
  
  125∘C
  ) to help monitor the working status and load of the engine.
• Long Flexible Probe: Comes with a
  
  
  
  
  
  
  (
  
  
  
  ∼31.5
  inches) corrosion-resistant Teflon hose/probe to easily reach the oil pan.
  
  
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How to Use:

1. Turn On: Long-press the ON/OFF button, select your engine type (gasoline/diesel), and choose temperature units.
2. Test: Insert the probe into the oil dipstick port, ensuring it is immersed.
3. Analyze: Press "Start" to measure; the screen will display the percentage of light transmittance to indicate oil health.
4. Results: A high percentage means clean oil, while a low percentage (below 30%) indicates severe degradation, typically signaled by a red light warning.
   
   
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It is recommended to use the tool when the engine is cold to avoid potential burns.

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[RobbS]

Plus then it has to tell you what those additives do and at what concentrations, and whether those concentrations in the oil are insufficient for continued protection. That’s really the tough part.

I am lab testing this same oil once I get it to 10k miles. I have 4 test kits here ready to read.