Any company will charge for analysis and there are several good ones. I haven't used any besides AMSOIL yet, but would like to try Blackstone Labs someday. They all run about the same, ranging from $15 to $25 depending on whether postage is included or not. ONe thing to watch for is some companies don't include a TBN result. AMSOIL does include, but with others you want to be sure you are getting the TBN. It may cost extra, but it's an important determinant of how far you can go on the oil.
Here's our brochure that goes over some of the basics. http://www.amsoil.com/lit/g2047.pdf I do know aviation is a whole other ballgame. AMSOIL does not do analysis for aircraft. Heath |
Originally Posted by onewhl750
(Post 78765)
I run AMSOIL in my truck, and according to them can go one year or 12k between changes. If I do oil analysis I can go even more. Some guys I have heard (and this is supported by AMSOIL) of going 22-24 by just changing the filter at 12k. Either way you make out ahead. I haven't found anyone to do oil analysis yet here, so I am on the 12K schedule.
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That's correct. With the Ea filters, it's 15000 or one year in severe conditions(towing, stop and go, etc.) or 25000/1year for normal use. If using other aftermarket filters, the oil will still go the distance, but they need to be changed around 7500 miles. The Ea just save the hassle of having to do that, and it filters a little better:)
OA, as mentioned, can allow you to go farther. |
Just an FYI for those that are interested...I do an oil analysis every 8K and then at 22K to make sure I'm good. And like Heath said, make sure that whoever you use gives you the TBN on the oil. Without that information you just wasting money on something you dont know how to read. I use Oil Analyzers Inc and they not only include the breakdown of each component in the oil but the TBN also. They also track my history and send me a graphical chart at every sampling.
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Originally Posted by dalton06
(Post 78586)
Is it really worth paying the high price for their oil, or should I just stuck to the dealer oil for $75. Oil and filter.
I live in GA. Should I run 15w-40 or 5w-40? My $0.02 |
Yup.. I am running the 15w40HD with the EAO80 Filter, and its about time for the first sample on it. I plan on running it for AT LEAST 25k miles... As long as the analysis says its ok to do so..... For me, its worth it. I HATE changing oil, and I have to do it outside, in the cold, so the fewest amount of changes I can do, the better.
Scott |
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