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Message started by 360k+ on 07/24/12 at 16:49:04

Title: Oil analysis tool
Post by 360k+ on 07/24/12 at 16:49:04

Check this gadget out...

http://www.lubricheck.com/

Title: Re: Oil analysis tool
Post by Blinky on 07/25/12 at 05:56:48

I read the detail and I like the feature that flashes a red light if it detects water or anti-freeze in the oil. Just what we need to stay on top of those pesky head gasket leaks ....oh, never mind.

Title: Re: Oil analysis tool
Post by Paraquat on 07/25/12 at 06:36:49

I know a guy at a shop who bought one of those can openers for the oil filters.
He darn near drove himself nuts over analyzing what was inside. He stopped opening filters and just drove the cars.

--Steve

Title: Re: Oil analysis tool
Post by 360k+ on 07/25/12 at 10:41:35

I've always known that scheduled maintenance (time & mileage) is purely arbitrary. It depends not only on time & mileage, but also on the vehicle itself, moisture, how driven, and the external environment such as temp and humidity, etc. In short, there are many other variables. Since I was a kid I was taught to go by the color of used oil (blacker is worse) when its age was unknown. However, acidity is probably a better measure of serviceability, which of course, you can't see. (BTW, used motor oil is a carcinogen)

I'll probably get one of these because I am a gadget freak anyway. I like the 1 to 10 scale readout, and it will be interesting to watch the oil reach it's service limit over time and then compare that against what is recommended. I plan to use it on all my vehicles.

Title: Re: Oil analysis tool
Post by Blinky on 07/25/12 at 11:09:55

360+. I agree with everything you said. If you pull the trigger, let us know how it works out.

I read up on the process on their site and found one other source. It seems that the gadget measures the electrical capacity of the oil, which, when new, is essentially zero, a non-conductor. Apparently as contaminates build up over time, the oil becomes increasingly conductive. I will leave it to the engineers and other smart people to chime in here if this can be a true measure of the useful life of the oil.

Title: Re: Oil analysis tool
Post by 360k+ on 07/25/12 at 11:49:04

6562746D6D010 wrote:

I still need to fully read the specs and theory of operation, but the conductance factor that you mention does make sense since acidity increases free electrons (if my 40 year old college chemistry classes still serve me?). Anyway, when I get the unit I will offer my commentary here on the forum.

Title: Re: Oil analysis tool
Post by 360k+ on 07/25/12 at 15:49:28

BTW, here is a better demo viddy...

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlDPScxjH8U[/media]

Title: Re: Oil analysis tool
Post by Serowbot on 07/25/12 at 16:36:01

Me,.. I just taste it... :-?...

Title: Re: Oil analysis tool
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/25/12 at 18:03:22

OIl, clean oil, is an insuloator,

Transformer oil or insulating oil is usually a highly- refined mineral oil that is stable at high temperatures and has excellent electrical insulating properties.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformer_oil - Cached

Not recommended as an ice cream topping,

Title: Re: Oil analysis tool
Post by Paraquat on 07/25/12 at 20:17:33

4D5254534E4978487840525E15270 wrote:

Not recommended as an ice cream topping,

Keeps you regular.

--Steve

Title: Re: Oil analysis tool
Post by Badass94Cad on 07/26/12 at 05:37:05

6F7076716C6B5A6A5A62707C37050 wrote:

Not recommended as an ice cream topping,

Fry up some bacon in it? :P

Title: Re: Oil analysis tool
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/26/12 at 20:17:29

Can I just use my ohm meter to test it?

Thats how I do the colloidal silver, I start with distilled water & pretty close to Infinite resistance, then I watch as the resistance drops, eventually it stops dropping so fast,, then I shut it off.,.

Title: Re: Oil analysis tool
Post by 360k+ on 07/29/12 at 08:42:21

57484E4954536252625A48440F3D0 wrote:

I am not sure what method they are using with this gadget. They say they are taking a "capacitive reading", so they may be calculating a reactance or impedance thing (AC or sweep frequency). VOMs measure DC resistance, but it might be worth a try. You'd have to document the resistance in some type of controlled environment and/or container, and use it consistently.

Out of curiosity, why do you need colloidal silver?

Title: Re: Oil analysis tool
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/29/12 at 10:19:38

Its just handy to have around. I took a wart off my kids foot with it, solved a serious case of athletes foot. No matter what I did, it just kept coming back. Apparently I had a deep seated fungal infection from the PH imbalance caused by the heavy metals,I drank it & wore socks that I would get wet by putting my feet in a bag & pouring some in, then Id wear flip flops so they wouldnt give up their dampness to the carpet,I havent had a problem in years.
I havent had any around in a couple of years, its time to make up another gallon,,Stuff costs a lot to buy, but a few feet of silver wire & a glass jar & a DC power source & you can make several gallons, Wires last for several gallons & 6 feet of 16 gauge will make a LOT of it,
The wire is kinda hard to get, tho, & it Simply MUST be at least 99% pure & the 1% that isnt silver cant be something that will screw you up,.I found 99.9% last time, I hope I can again,
Oddly, the catalog said specifically "Not for making colloidal silver",,

Title: Re: Oil analysis tool
Post by 360k+ on 07/30/12 at 07:47:01

Hmmm, I hadn't heard of those "cures" with using the silver. Of course, I don't have any of those particular problems, so it kinda makes sense. My problems are mostly metabolic; i.e., gout and arthritis.

I have about 25 lbs of .999 silver I bought many years ago at around $5..$7 per ounce. It's mostly 100oz bars, but I have some 1oz trade tokens (coin) too. Maybe I'll try and make some of the schtuff using a token. My wife was in the hosp last month for an abscess surgery and had to use silver strips in the wound. It has mostly healed now, but I wonder if a topical application of the colloid might help finish the job?

Sorry, I guess I've hijacked my own thread ;D

Title: Re: Oil analysis tool
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/30/12 at 10:28:44

Make sure there is nothing but silver & glass in contact with the water. Solder, copper wire,,anything,, Not Okay,,