Oil Testing
Does anyone have a line on where to get a sample of oil tested? Prices?
I would like to have mine tested at my next change. If it's not cost prohibative. Then replace my K&N air filter with the stock unit and test again at the next change.
I've become curious enough to see for myself if there is any validity to the "K&N=more wear" debate.
It will take some time to get the final results. I don't put alot of miles on the truck. But at least I'll know for sure. And of course, when I do get the results I'll post them here.
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98 F-150 XLT 4X4 ORP Super Cab Short Bed, 4.6, Auto. Magnacharger supercharger. Superchip, Gibson sing. cat-back, 80/100w German head lamps. Warn HS9500i winch with semi hidden mount. Wrangler dual battery kit with red & yellow top Optima batteries. Torsion bars cranked up 2 turns. Needs one more door.
[This message has been edited by 98fword (edited 07-26-2000).]
I would like to have mine tested at my next change. If it's not cost prohibative. Then replace my K&N air filter with the stock unit and test again at the next change.
I've become curious enough to see for myself if there is any validity to the "K&N=more wear" debate.
It will take some time to get the final results. I don't put alot of miles on the truck. But at least I'll know for sure. And of course, when I do get the results I'll post them here.
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98 F-150 XLT 4X4 ORP Super Cab Short Bed, 4.6, Auto. Magnacharger supercharger. Superchip, Gibson sing. cat-back, 80/100w German head lamps. Warn HS9500i winch with semi hidden mount. Wrangler dual battery kit with red & yellow top Optima batteries. Torsion bars cranked up 2 turns. Needs one more door.
[This message has been edited by 98fword (edited 07-26-2000).]
I have a couple here at the house. For $15.00 that includes both the shipping to you and the return back to the company, plus the return of your results.
email me if you are intersted
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email me if you are intersted
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98fword,
msparks has got the answer, I use the packets that he sells and I find the information that I get back is all I need to determine that status of my engine oil/condition.
K&N's have been proven to let more dirt get by as a consequence of allowing more air, so you should see a higher silicon content (classic indicator of dirt contamination, or your oil uses this as an additive. The best oils don't) as you go along.
And for $15 a pop, talk about a CHEAP way to find out what's up.
Randy
msparks has got the answer, I use the packets that he sells and I find the information that I get back is all I need to determine that status of my engine oil/condition.
K&N's have been proven to let more dirt get by as a consequence of allowing more air, so you should see a higher silicon content (classic indicator of dirt contamination, or your oil uses this as an additive. The best oils don't) as you go along.
And for $15 a pop, talk about a CHEAP way to find out what's up.
Randy
Here is my email:
Lube-Direct@bigfoot.com
I'll need the check for $15 and your address.
I will send you my address when you email me.
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