Blackstone Oil Analysis

2022 SR5

got the test kit for a standard analysis and was going to add a TBN test. First time doing it, is there anything else I should add?

any advice would be appreciated

 

Personally I would skip doing the analysis.

 

Usually people would state why. Why do you say skip it

 

It’s not going to tell you much of anything besides normal wear. As long as regular oil changes are done then there will be nothing abnormal in the results.

 

Ok. Makes sense. I change in every 5k miles with Penzoil Ultra Platinum and an OEM filter. I’ll save my $60 which is what the test cost.

 

I mean if you already paid then use it but really it isn’t necessary on anything that isn’t old or expensive.

 

No. I just got the container to put it in today. Haven’t paid anything yet. I’ll save my $60. You brought up a good point. I change it every 4,500ish miles with good oil.

 

I agree with whipper.
Blackstone is so fuckin silly. We use to send our motorcycle oil over a decade ago like it was revolutionary information.

guess what 99.9% of the reports say? Normal. Try extending your oil change interval to x amount or keep the same.

Blackstone is great if you just want to do a general check up or if you expect something is wrong.

 

I’m glad I asked first. Thanks guys!

 

I think it is a neat piece of information if you want to baseline the truck at intervals and spot check to see later on. But of course, it is money...money...and for what really. I was going to set it up at the beginning of my supercharger install and then see over time what the negative impacts could be....but then, I was like, why would I want to worry about it and start creating ideas or problems with the data that might not be so relevant after all. So I decided against it. But I almost did it too. I say buy a six pack of beer and enjoy it instead.

 

Will do. Thank you

 

Blackstone is very useful in diagnosing a problem or finding a state of unknown to you engine. This way, it is like cancer screening test - you don't expect to find it, but why not do it if it is cheap and easy?

 

I have sent a sample every oil change since new. My old camry, I value less, so I send a sample once a year or so. For me 35$ is worth seeing 'Normal' on the report.

 

I’ve sent one in for my Tacoma when I suspected fuel in my oil due to it smelling extremely strong of gas. Came back within limits for the flashpoint and my mind was out at ease. They suggested a 7,500 mile oil change also. I haven’t sent one in since but I will at some point just to see if things are showing up more in the oil indicating some wear issue.

Of course it depends what you’re looking for out of the test. I know some people send them in every oil change just because. If you’re curious send one in and see…at least you have a baseline at that point if you have any concerns in the future.

 

Get your oil changed at the dealer and get an oil level analysis?lol