Question about sending in oil sample

[Dave1027]

I feel kinda crappy about it but this is my first ever UOA. I'm sending in a sample to the Oil Analyzers (Amsoil) but I have a rather basic question.

I'm mailing my sample back via USPS (not prepaid). I know I'm supposed to put the bottle of oil into the provided plastic bag. On the bag it states: "Mail envelope to lab". Does that mean the bare plastic bag with the bottle of oil showing through? I was planning to box it up in the same box they sent the kit to me. That way I can use USPS Click and Ship. Otherwise I'll have to drive it to the post office. Will the US Post office even accept a little plastic bag with oil in it?

Edit: I read the sticky about sending oil samples but it never specifically covers Oil Analyzers shipping.

 

[Brian123]

I feel kinda crappy about it but this is my first ever UOA. I'm sending in a sample to the Oil Analyzers (Amsoil) but I have a rather basic question.

I'm mailing my sample back via USPS (not prepaid). I know I'm supposed to put the bottle of oil into the provided plastic bag. On the bag it states: "Mail envelope to lab". Does that mean the bare plastic bag with the bottle of oil showing through? I was planning to box it up in the same box they sent the kit to me. That way I can use USPS Click and Ship. Otherwise I'll have to drive it to the post office. Will the US Post office even accept a little plastic bag with oil in it?

Edit: I read the sticky about sending oil samples but it never specifically covers Oil Analyzers shipping.

Did you ever think about calling Amsoil or PMing Pablo here?

 

[Dave1027]

I'll try Pablo. Thanks

 

[Propflux01]

After I had one sample "destroyed in shipment", I just used the label provided and taped it on a small box.

 

[FreedomOne]

Pretty sure USPS just threw away my last two oil analyzer samples in bags. Going to box mine also next time.

 

[Dave1027]

Well, it's all done. Got my first used oil analysis done through Oil Analyzers. I did put the bottle into the bag and the bag into a small box. I used USPS Click & Ship and even had USPS pick it up from my doorstep. It all went fine. Only trouble I had was trying to navigate through the Oil Analyzer's Horizon app. It's not user friendly at all. But luckily I was able to figure it out enough. Here's my used oil analysis:
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/t...ct-5w-30-10k-mi-18-toyota-4runner-120k.404563

 

[mojoe]

Well, it's all done. Got my first used oil analysis done through Oil Analyzers. I did put the bottle into the bag and the bag into a small box. I used USPS Click & Ship and even had USPS pick it up from my doorstep. It all went fine. Only trouble I had was trying to navigate through the Oil Analyzer's Horizon app. It's not user friendly at all. But luckily I was able to figure it out enough. Here's my used oil analysis:
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/t...ct-5w-30-10k-mi-18-toyota-4runner-120k.404563

I agree, the app and initial process was very confusing and unclear to me as well. I got a couple of things wrong on the first (and only, so far) go-around. The good thing is, they were very responsive and accomodating, answering all of my questions and guiding me through it all. I will definitely use them again.