Blackstone Oil Analysis Report Just Came In
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Blackstone Oil Analysis Report Just Came In
Hey everyone, Just wanted to share my recent Blackstone oil analysis report with everyone. I guess it looks fine per Blackstone's comments. Fuel dilution is at 1.8% and they say under 2.0% is considered fine.
Some background on my driving since I see in other posts its a topic of conversation:
Some background on my driving since I see in other posts its a topic of conversation:
- 2019 A-Spec
- Current Miles: 45,800
- Oil Change Interval: 5,000
- Since about 20,000 miles - only have used Mobil 1 M1-110a filter + Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 0w-20
- 50/50 mix of city/streets & hwy miles
- I typically drive relatively aggressively - average 19MPG on only Chevron 91
- everything mechanical is stock
- used to commute about 80 miles/day pre-covid. Now drive about 100 miles per week.
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Before you took this oil sample, was your last drive 15-20 min for oil to get hot? They say that is you take a car for a long drive it may remove some oil dilution, but not guaranteed…
also, I did some reading on BITOG, and they say that Polaris Labs (you can get test kit on amsoil website) does more accurate measurement of fuel dilution than blackstone. The scary thing that Blackstone often under-estimates !
I had blackstone do UOA on my 10yr old lexus, with 10k OCI they said fuel dilution is under 0.5%. Mostly short trips. Next oil change I will do UOA for RDX.
also, I did some reading on BITOG, and they say that Polaris Labs (you can get test kit on amsoil website) does more accurate measurement of fuel dilution than blackstone. The scary thing that Blackstone often under-estimates !
I had blackstone do UOA on my 10yr old lexus, with 10k OCI they said fuel dilution is under 0.5%. Mostly short trips. Next oil change I will do UOA for RDX.
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Hey everyone, Just wanted to share my recent Blackstone oil analysis report with everyone. I guess it looks fine per Blackstone's comments. Fuel dilution is at 1.8% and they say under 2.0% is considered fine.
Some background on my driving since I see in other posts its a topic of conversation:
Some background on my driving since I see in other posts its a topic of conversation:
- 2019 A-Spec
- Current Miles: 45,800
- Oil Change Interval: 5,000
- Since about 20,000 miles - only have used Mobil 1 M1-110a filter + Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 0w-20
- 50/50 mix of city/streets & hwy miles
- I typically drive relatively aggressively - average 19MPG on only Chevron 91
- everything mechanical is stock
- used to commute about 80 miles/day pre-covid. Now drive about 100 miles per week.
#6
Don't take this personally - but that oil test appears to be more your peace of mind, than really matters in real life - money better spent some-where else. I have never done that test, had vehicles last 300K+ miles + with yearly service and been super reliable. Not like Acura will do anything if there is a higher dilution of gas vs oil. Do you get this test done for the transmission or brake fluids, as they are exposed to similar conditions at after their effective life. Moving to a EV, you will never need to worry about this test for you conscious ever again.
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Don't take this personally - but that oil test appears to be more your peace of mind, than really matters in real life - money better spent some-where else. I have never done that test, had vehicles last 300K+ miles + with yearly service and been super reliable. Not like Acura will do anything if there is a higher dilution of gas vs oil. Do you get this test done for the transmission or brake fluids, as they are exposed to similar conditions at after their effective life. Moving to a EV, you will never need to worry about this test for you conscious ever again.
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Don't take this personally - but that oil test appears to be more your peace of mind, than really matters in real life - money better spent some-where else. I have never done that test, had vehicles last 300K+ miles + with yearly service and been super reliable. Not like Acura will do anything if there is a higher dilution of gas vs oil. Do you get this test done for the transmission or brake fluids, as they are exposed to similar conditions at after their effective life. Moving to a EV, you will never need to worry about this test for you conscious ever again.
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Don't take this personally - but that oil test appears to be more your peace of mind, than really matters in real life - money better spent some-where else. I have never done that test, had vehicles last 300K+ miles + with yearly service and been super reliable. Not like Acura will do anything if there is a higher dilution of gas vs oil. Do you get this test done for the transmission or brake fluids, as they are exposed to similar conditions at after their effective life. Moving to a EV, you will never need to worry about this test for you conscious ever again.
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Great sig. line.
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@russianDude last drive prior to taking the sample was about 15 min....
That being said about Polaris Labs - I might pull another one and send that one out...
Out of curiosity regarding the warming & dilution, if I typically drive 20-30 min trips (way less short trips), would it be logical to think if thats they typical drive and if that drive removes dilution, is the warmed, lessened dilution sample actually the more accurate? not sure how I feel on that one...
Thanks for the info!
That being said about Polaris Labs - I might pull another one and send that one out...
Out of curiosity regarding the warming & dilution, if I typically drive 20-30 min trips (way less short trips), would it be logical to think if thats they typical drive and if that drive removes dilution, is the warmed, lessened dilution sample actually the more accurate? not sure how I feel on that one...
Thanks for the info!
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I dont take it personally and it was for peace of mind. Some might say peace of mind does really matter in real life.
My sincere apologies for forcing you to read this post and look at the report. I didnt mean to waste your time. Have a great day.
Also not interested in an EV
My sincere apologies for forcing you to read this post and look at the report. I didnt mean to waste your time. Have a great day.
Also not interested in an EV
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@russianDude last drive prior to taking the sample was about 15 min....
That being said about Polaris Labs - I might pull another one and send that one out...
Out of curiosity regarding the warming & dilution, if I typically drive 20-30 min trips (way less short trips), would it be logical to think if thats they typical drive and if that drive removes dilution, is the warmed, lessened dilution sample actually the more accurate? not sure how I feel on that one...
Thanks for the info!
That being said about Polaris Labs - I might pull another one and send that one out...
Out of curiosity regarding the warming & dilution, if I typically drive 20-30 min trips (way less short trips), would it be logical to think if thats they typical drive and if that drive removes dilution, is the warmed, lessened dilution sample actually the more accurate? not sure how I feel on that one...
Thanks for the info!
I guess you are right, if 15min is your typical use, than its a good way to measure. Just keep in mind that some amount of fuel will get burned off after a long drive, but from what I understand some of it will not (no mater how long your drive).
Just something to keep in mind when u measure next time. I will be sending my sample to Polaris when its time to change oil, I am at 50%. Will report results
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@russianDude last drive prior to taking the sample was about 15 min....
That being said about Polaris Labs - I might pull another one and send that one out...
Out of curiosity regarding the warming & dilution, if I typically drive 20-30 min trips (way less short trips), would it be logical to think if thats they typical drive and if that drive removes dilution, is the warmed, lessened dilution sample actually the more accurate? not sure how I feel on that one...
Thanks for the info!
That being said about Polaris Labs - I might pull another one and send that one out...
Out of curiosity regarding the warming & dilution, if I typically drive 20-30 min trips (way less short trips), would it be logical to think if thats they typical drive and if that drive removes dilution, is the warmed, lessened dilution sample actually the more accurate? not sure how I feel on that one...
Thanks for the info!
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Last edited by Texasrdx21; 03-15-2022 at 10:54 AM.
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To play devils advocate, the CRV, Civic, and Accord 1.5T are all mass produced vehicles warrantied by Honda, yet without a UOA there wouldn't have been proof of the oil dilution issues. Honda certainly would not have issued a recall and extended the warranty if folks didn't make noise with substantive proof.
Last edited by fiatlux; 03-15-2022 at 10:57 AM.
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To play devils advocate, the CRV, Civic, and Accord 1.5T are all mass produced vehicles warrantied by Honda, yet without a UOA there wouldn't have been proof of the fuel dilution issues. Honda certainly would not have issued a recall and extended the warranty if folks didn't make noise with substantive proof.
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