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[rob-the-oil-nut]

Used Oil Filter Analysis: Should the used filter be cold, warm, or hot when it is taken off? Should it go directly into a Zip-lock bag?
I looked in Oil Filters and I looked in UOA, didn't see this in either although I recall seeing it. On one hand I offer an apology, on the other I point out that this site has grown so much, so fast, maybe the admininstrators need to add new topics!

 

[rob-the-oil-nut]

Thank you, Patman! Patman put me on to WearCheck, here in Canada. They contacted me that they will test the filter for $70 Canadian which I will pass on. Another thankyou to Danny at Toromont that told me of a place that is here in Winnipeg that will do it (National Testing Labs) but when contacted they said I should only do so if I think something is wrong (not the case) and I would have to specify what I think is wrong.
I'm going to pass on the testing but wanted to pass on the information to y'all. Also, I am inclined to pour the oil from the filter and have a $14 test done on it. I'd love your input as to what to look out for, some numbers will be rather high. Or should I just plain not do that? There is make-up oil and more Auto-RX in the engine now, I don't think I'll even consider a routine test for another month or so anyway.
Cheers