Lubricheck

[Bob_LOF_TECH]

Anybody seen or heard or this? Is it a gimmick or does it make sense seem to me its using the same capacitance that some GM vehichles use in their monitoring systems any ideas?

Link:http://www.lubricheck.com/

 

[brandini]

Gm vehicles use capacitance?

 

[tinmanSC]

Originally Posted By: Bob_LOF_TECH
Anybody seen or heard or this? Is it a gimmick or does it make sense seem to me its using the same capacitance that some GM vehichles use in their monitoring systems any ideas?

Link:http://www.lubricheck.com/

Since when does GM use capacitance?

They have been talking about this device for a while now. Glad it see it's finally come to market.

 

[SteveSRT8]

Originally Posted By: Bob_LOF_TECH
Anybody seen or heard or this? Is it a gimmick or does it make sense seem to me its using the same capacitance that some GM vehichles use in their monitoring systems any ideas?

Link:http://www.lubricheck.com/


You are mistaken. GM's Oil Life Monitoring system counts crankshaft revolutions and then uses time, miles, temp, throttle, and more to adjust the interval to your driving style.

No capacitance.

 

[allenh318]

I got one of the Lubricheck for xmas, and it seems to work as advertised. I tested all of my vehicles and some waste oil in a catch can and it was close to what I expected them to be. I have already pushed my next oil change back 1000 miles and then will check it again.

 

[Donald]

From watching the video I basically got that they are measuring acidity. You can do that with litmus paper.

I do not believe that TBN is the same as acidity. But then there are also all the contaminants and viscosity change. And oxidation and nitration.

I sure hope not too many people try and push their OCI to 10K based upon this Lubricheck product.

I will pass.

Anyone item I am glad I did not get for Christmas.

 

[GMBoy]

From the website:



How does the Lubricheck work?

The Lubricheck uses a patent pending technology that measures the capacitive and resistive properties of oil. Oil degrades due to mechanical friction, high temperature, high pressure, moisture, oxidation, and absorption of contaminants. These changes cause a change in capacitive and resistive properties. The Lubricheck compares the sample being tested with stored values of fresh oil and displays the results by lighting 1 of 10 LEDs.

 

[Dominic]

I have 4 and they work but they require a LOT of oil on the sensor, which means 5-7 dipstick pulls to get a reading. It's a pain to me to use, but they are neat for show and tell!

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: Bob_LOF_TECH
Link:http://www.lubricheck.com/

This stuff isn't new. It's been around under other market names previously. Do a search on bitog for either lubricheck or oilyzer.

Here is one of the previous threads on the subject...
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/2230914/Lubricheck#Post2230914