PTU results of same interval ..about 2k miles and same fluid, Redline Lightweight Shockproof gear oil. Glad I changed it out. I'll be tapping the PTU to add a drain plug, so I can do a proper flush and rule out left over wear-in from contaminating the rest results. Confident to see better results next time.
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Did you happen to take pics of the Redline after sampling, and if so, after letting it sit a few hours or more?
This is a comparison of virgin to used product (PTU) 6 months/5K later from my 2007 Edge. There was some slurry at the bottom of the used fluid. IDK if the labs shake up the samples before analysis, I assume they do.
This is a comparison of virgin to used product (PTU) 6 months/5K later from my 2007 Edge. There was some slurry at the bottom of the used fluid. IDK if the labs shake up the samples before analysis, I assume they do.
SHOdded said:Did you happen to take pics of the Redline after sampling, and if so, after letting it sit a few hours or more?
This is a comparison of virgin to used product (PTU) 6 months/5K later from my 2007 Edge. There was some slurry at the bottom of the used fluid. IDK if the labs shake up the samples before analysis, I assume they do.
PTU fluid from sample. Not bright green anymore that's for sure
Hey guys, see my latest oil change report from Blackstone. Albeit a little long on the change, as stuff just got in the way. Also note that date on the report and the date on the sample. USPS lost my oil sample and then magically a few months later I got the report. I think this was mostly highway rides. I believe during this time is also when I cleaned out the exhaust pipes when I saw StealBlueSho on I-66. All in all oil looks good from what they are saying.
Everything looks good, 10K of this type of driving should be fine.
USPS gives me issues mailing samples, so I just go to UPS. It is more expensive, but I mail multiple samples at a time. Of course, I also use Polaris, not Blackstone.
I have heard of samples from Illinois frequently being delayed, but never from Virginia.
USPS gives me issues mailing samples, so I just go to UPS. It is more expensive, but I mail multiple samples at a time. Of course, I also use Polaris, not Blackstone.
I have heard of samples from Illinois frequently being delayed, but never from Virginia.
USPS legit lost it somewhere between my local post office and the distribution one. Original tracking showed it leaving my post office but never arriving at distribution facility. Then magic happened and it appeared. I called USPS about it and asked about the tracking and their response was well maybe it will show up. The only post office near me that is always a crap shoot is Alexandria on Washington street. The mail carrier always says no you can’t ship that, even though I’ve printed the letter Blackstone has.