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CSY Man · 16-04-2007, 21:46

Found it:

Motor Check Analysis Clinic.
2200 North Florida Mango Rd.
Ste 303
West palm Beach, FL 33409
561-648-7799
561-684-6409 (Fax)

They check for:

Aluminum
Chromium
Copper
Iron
Lead
Tin
Silicon
Potasium
Water
Oxidation
Viscosity
Glycol
Fuel
TBN
SAE
Soot

My latest sample was from 1-8-06 and the verdict says:

All engine wear rates normal. Sample appears free of external contamination, Analysis indicates proper performance of the lubricant and unit.

They also give ya values for all the above wear metals and physcal properties.

If ya do this every couple of years and compare the values, ya could spot a possible problem early on.

For example: all my reports says Glycol: NIL.
No leaks from the cooling system......

I also see a difference after I changed to Shell Rotella: getting less wear.

At any rate: For $20.00, that is a pretty good deal.
I drink for more than that in a few hours in good company...

16-04-2007, 21:46	#11
CSY Man Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Boat: CSY 33 Cutter, "Rhapsody" Posts: 1,902	Found it: Motor Check Analysis Clinic. 2200 North Florida Mango Rd. Ste 303 West palm Beach, FL 33409 561-648-7799 561-684-6409 (Fax) They check for: Aluminum Chromium Copper Iron Lead Tin Silicon Potasium Water Oxidation Viscosity Glycol Fuel TBN SAE Soot My latest sample was from 1-8-06 and the verdict says: All engine wear rates normal. Sample appears free of external contamination, Analysis indicates proper performance of the lubricant and unit. They also give ya values for all the above wear metals and physcal properties. If ya do this every couple of years and compare the values, ya could spot a possible problem early on. For example: all my reports says Glycol: NIL. No leaks from the cooling system...... I also see a difference after I changed to Shell Rotella: getting less wear. At any rate: For $20.00, that is a pretty good deal. I drink for more than that in a few hours in good company... __________________ If you can read this, I have too much time on my hands..