Where to get a UOA

[Scott S]

I had a UOA done by Blackstone a couple years ago, I'm looking to have another one done, since I just had my water pump and timing chains done on a 3.5 Ford Edge last spring, so I figured I see how everything looks. Who do you all recommend, is there anything cheaper than Blackstone? That still check, fuel, water and TBN?
Thank you..

 

[MSCH]

local honey do auto parts stores like O Reilly's and such usually have UOA kits available. if you cant find anything else

 

[Scott S]

local honey do auto parts stores like O Reilly's and such usually have UOA kits available. if you cant find anything else

No O'Reilly's around here... AutoZone doesn't have it.

 

[wpod]

Do a couple of oil changes first, then do a UOA,

 

[Scott S]

Do a couple of oil changes first, then do a UOA,

I have actually I'm going on my third one..

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Napa should have it. Ask for part #4077

aka Wix 24077

They use ALS

 

[Scott S]

Napa should have it. Ask for part #4077

aka Wix 24077

They use ALS

They don't check fuel and TBN though do they?

 

[Oro_O]

They don't check fuel and TBN though do they?

The last time I used them, (~2yrs?) they provided water and coolant contaminant %, but not fuel. They did provide TBN.

They were very fast and results emailed right away. I had the report back within 48 hours of mailing it, I think.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

They don't check fuel and TBN though do they?

They do check TBN, not sure about fuel

 

[DuckRyder]

OAI - can get through Amsoil, plug for Pablo.

 

[Scott S]

Ok

 

[loneryder]

They don't check fuel and TBN though do they?

Yes they do. look on Amazon or ebay for the kits, or a Napa store.

 

[Scott S]

Yes they do. look on Amazon or ebay for the kits, or a Napa store.

I stopped at my NAPA store he's confused.. he's never even heard of it. LMAO I did see them on Amazon..

 

[MSCH]

No O'Reilly's around here... AutoZone doesn't have it.

Napa or some of the local diesel engine and farm equipment places also tend to have the service available, and there is always Blackstone.

 

[himemsys]

This is the one I've been getting lately:

https://www.amsoil.com/p/oil-analyzers-test-kit-ups-pre-paid-oaiuppkit/?code=KIT02-EA

If you buy 3 or more you get the best price per, because shipping is a flat rate. I calculated
$48.78 for 1 including tax and shipping
$43.79 each when you buy 2
$38.79 each when you buy 3 or more.

You get gas chromatography for fuel%, TBN and oxidation/nitration.

For reference, Blackstone charges $35 without TBN and $45 with TBN. They do not use gas chromatography so your fuel% will not be as accurate. They also do not include oxidation/nitration in that cost, but they do include Universal Averages for your engine type, which is a nice benchmark to compare your engine's results to.

 

[Scott S]

Does the oil analysis through Amsoil, come in, a prepaid box or do you have to send the sample bottle through the mail.. like Blackstone's?

 

[DuckRyder]

Does the oil analysis through Amsoil, come in, a prepaid box or do you have to send the sample bottle through the mail.. like Blackstone's?

Depending on how you purchase it it can come pre paid or not. They come with a bag to return in, like Blackstone (they now send a tyvek bag)

 

[Scott S]

Depending on how you purchase it it can come pre paid or not. They come with a bag to return in, like Blackstone (they now send a tyvek bag)

The last time I did that, with Blackstone didn't get there for 6 weeks..

 

[loneryder]

I stopped at my NAPA store he's confused.. he's never even heard of it. LMAO I did see them on Amazon..

It's in his NAPA catalogue if he knew how to look. I've gotten them from both NAPA and Amazon. I've gotten them for $12 before.

 

[racer12306]

The last time I did that, with Blackstone didn't get there for 6 weeks..

With the Amsoil option you can get prepaid UPS or USPS. I've been picking the UPS option. Can't trust the mail for anything, even priority.