I have been doing this with every oil change for a = year now, in order to start creating some bench marking. I use = Blackstone Labs
If anyone else out there is using their service (or = another) and wants to compare results, it may be interesting. = (Heck, I may even publish it on a web site!). I began testing my = engine at about 30,000 miles (it now has about 45,000 miles), so it = should be showing a relatively "healthy" = chemistry.
This could be a pretty interesting project...
Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy
Santa Barbara, CA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.C=
OM]On Behalf
> Of Stuart MacMillan
> Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 8:50 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Waterboxer longevity and oil =
analysis
>
>
> I forgot to mention another technique for =
checking your engine
> condition, and that is having an oil analysis =
done.
> http://herguth.com
> sells a kit for $19.95 called their oil =
analysis kit. You collect a
> sample of engine oil with at least 2000 miles =
of service and in a week
> you get a complete report on its =
condition. Metals indicate bearing
> wear, coolant and water are also measured. I =
did do this to
> my used 2.1
> engine and it passed with flying colors.
>
> Well worth $19.95! Unfortunately, my '65 =
MGB came back with lots of
> copper in the oil, evidence of a worn out =
bearing, even though my oil
> pressure is excellent. Probably a cam =
bearing.
> --
> Stuart MacMillan
> Manager, Case Program
> 800-909-8244 ext. 8208
> Fax: 206-269-6360
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