oil analysis

[mcrews]

INFO SHEETS: To view an information sheet explaining our report, click on the following link: http://www.blackstone-labs.com....html

I send a sample every couple of changes ....good stuff

mark

[Q45tech]

If you make it a habit to change oil and filter every 90 days or 3, 750 miles you can skip the testing.

Waste motor oil while it's still cheap.

[3Q Jay]

how about posting your results?

Make sure you specify to blackstone that yours is a VK45DE (not just a 'nissan 4.5L V8'. so that it doesn't skew the family data they have on file for the VH45. qship96 and i both do this from time to time. i don't do it to try and squeeze every last ppm of anti-wear additive out of my oil, but more to periodically assess engine state of health.

[qship96]

I have been a Blackstone customer for about 3 years-very informative and entertaining getting your oil reports and seeing how different operating conditions and the use of fuel injector cleaner affect the oil properties!I have had numerous conversations regarding their universal averages for the q45 samples,and have tried to get them to understand how the q series has used 3 totally different motors and to not lump them all together-I ignore the universal averages data and just compare my individual results from test to test

[PachoC]

Q45 Tech: Quick question on your recommended oil change frequency - Does this apply even if you use Synthetic oil and you drive less than 7k miles per year? Can the frequency be reduced? Tks.

[mcrews]

how about posting your results?

Make sure you specify to blackstone that yours is a VK45DE (not just a 'nissan 4.5L V8'. so that it doesn't skew the family data they have on file for the VH45. qship96 and i both do this from time to time. i don't do it to try and squeeze every last ppm of anti-wear additive out of my oil, but more to periodically assess engine state of health.

.....I use the results the same way. To keep a gauge on how my engine is wearing. I drive 40k+ and send in the sample 2 times a year.I also use Blackstone on my daughter' 06 Kia Sportage.

mark
Modified by mcrews at 6:47 PM 8/30/2007

[mcrews]

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would love to post but not sure how to post a pdf file.I would be glad to email it to your guys and you could post it?

Mark

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[AlabamaDan]

Q45 Tech: Quick question on your recommended oil change frequency - Does this apply even if you use Synthetic oil and you drive less than 7k miles per year? Can the frequency be reduced? Tks.

I believe this is where the old saying he has applies.

"Member Standards Vary"

I've heard of some going 5k. I've done it myself on more than one occassion, but I'm not proud of it. I don't neccessarily go by months so much. Maybe I should.

[mcrews]

2002 Q45 178000 miles

[bullittandy]

Those look like the ingredients to my multivitamin.

[Q45tech]

One of the reasons I've changed oil and filter every 90 days is to get it on a lift where I can spend 30 minutes examining everything for leaks and bushings, belts for wear. Wiggle tires for bearing and suspension play.

After all you must remove belly pan to examine and change oil easily.

Generally plan the next years work and start collecting things I don't have in inventory.

Planning ahead lets you get the best prices on components.

Oil analysis is historical telling you what as already happened, too late to correct.

Only 4 more months until the Q is 20 years old.

[mcrews]

One of the reasons I've changed oil and filter every 90 days is to get it on a lift where I can spend 30 minutes examining everything for leaks and bushings, belts for wear. Wiggle tires for bearing and suspension play...........

Planning ahead lets you get the best prices on components.

Oil analysis is historical telling you what as already happened, too late to correct.

Only 4 more months until the Q is 20 years old.

I certainly agree w/ all your thoughts.But it is nice to read "with wear looking as good as it does" to re-assure me that I still have a decent amount of future.

And congradulations on taking the Q to adulthood.....those teen years are make or break!!!!

[Q451990]

Only 4 more months until the Q is 20 years old.

I wonder if Infiniti would know the exact build day of a Q. I know the month and year from the door jamb label - but knowing the exact day would be fun. Maybe a special wax or oil change for her 20th birthday.

Heath

[mcrews]

I wonder if Infiniti would know the exact build day of a Q. I know the month and year from the door jamb label - but knowing the exact day would be fun. Maybe a special wax or oil change for her 20th birthday.

Heath

maybe he should send out birthday party announcements