I ordered an analysis kit from BlackStone Laboratories (free) for an oil analysis ($28.00) on my truck. I "think" I am on the hook for the shipping as I do not see a return label with the specimen container. I will call to verify.

Since I haven't been around to have seen what was up with her past (I know I should forget her past ) I want to see how she is doing health wise and if there is something that I have to worry about.. I am at 173.5xx right now, I have another 23xx miles till I change the oil. I just wanted to get this thread started so I have it ready for when I send it off.





Front of package





tyvek envelope.. impressive..





Guess this tyvek envelope is okay.. didn't tear..





first glimpse.. I R excited





Container shipping.. uh.. container.





damn you bright lights





Contents not yet poured out





Of course the plastic bag to go around the sample container that is under my hand





inside cushion for when you send it back.. impact guard





Nifty oil change sticker





Instructions cover, gives the amount of the test $$ and other facts





Instructions 1st page





Instructions 2nd page





Card with your info you send with sample.





Sample for you to compare? They give a readout of those levels once the results are known.. We shall see

 

Pretty cool. I've seen this done elsewhere for other vehicles. I'm interested in your findings at your next oil change.

 

I will for sure get this done. I was going to do it first go round, first oil change but forgot about it till after the change. I was a full 2 quarts low first change :/ So I am interested to see what amount I will be short at oil change, and if the tuneup I just did will help with oil consumption.

 

More Pictures!!

 

/\ I like this guy LOL yeah yeah lots of pics I know :P