Techie oil question

[edde]

I know that over 120 degrees constant use oil become usless but I'm wondering how I go about (or more importantly cost) of testing the oil in my engine. Does anyone know who does tests and what the results would tell me?
Just thinkintg I'd be interested to see the restults of my cars oil after just a few thousnad miles of hard driving.

 

[Daz]

I know Oilman can send stuff away to be tested?

I don't think 120c constant use breaks down all oils though?

 

[BenR]

http://www.theoillab.co.uk/

Results will mean nothing unless you understand what the particulate breakdown relates to and able to further differentiate between engine, gasket, sealant, dirt, fuel contamination as all contain similar elements which are all grouped into total contamination, wear and condition segments.

 

[edde]

http://www.theoillab.co.uk/

Results will mean nothing unless you understand what the particulate breakdown relates to and able to further differentiate between engine, gasket, sealant, dirt, fuel contamination as all contain similar elements which are all grouped into total contamination, wear and condition segments.

Ben if I get the results and send them to you can you tell me what they mean?

 

[BenR]

lol, its alot of effort for not much.

I could yes, but you'll be basically comparing a new to a used sample to look at transfer of material from engines iron, copper, lead, silicone, moly breakdown etc etc.

What are you looking for precisely?