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Engine Oil Analysis Report $34.50 (Save $4). Helps Diagnose Engine Problems

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Engine Oil Analysis Report $34.50 (Save $4). Helps Diagnose Engine Problems
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Store RepLauscars on 14/10/2012 - 17:38 roktex.com.au (221 clicks)
Last edited 14/10/2012 - 20:59 by 2 other users
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For anyone who would like to know more about the state of your engine for less than the cost of an oil change the process is as follows.

1) Order a FREE sampling kit online here. You pay nothing until the report is ready, NOT EVEN POSTAGE!
http://www.roktex.com.au/orderKit
You will not require any additional tools or equipment to take a sample with our easy to use kit.

2) Take an oil sample through the dip stick.
Place oil sample into envelope provided.
Post sample - no postage to pay. The sample is delivered to ISO certified laboratories.

3) Roktex will send you the report along with recommendations when the analysis is complete. The report and recommendations cost only $34.50* ($38.50 normally)!

Please note that the discount offer is only valid for one kit per customer.

Automotive Engine Diagnostics Engine Maintenance Oil Analysis Oil Sampling Kit Oil Test

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  • foobar on 14/10/2012 - 17:44
    +1

    Something was really screwy with the formatting, some text wouldn't appear unless I hovered the mouse over it etc, stripped out whatever was wrong and it seems better now.

  • morpheu on 14/10/2012 - 18:49
    +2

    so, coming from a layman what can you do with the info? even if you did find a mechanic who can understand the analysis what is a typical recommendation, change oil brand? get a good quality internal engine cleaner? i mean short of pulling apart your engine what else can you do?

    • stumo on 14/10/2012 - 19:32
      +2

      I think its useful to see if your oil brand/type and drain interval is good enough.

      But like you say, whats the point? You may as well put the $40 towards better oil, no?

    • Store Repauscars @ Roktex on 14/10/2012 - 21:03
      +1

      Hi morpheu, have a look at the sample report http://www.roktex.com.au/sampleReport to see the sort of recommendations that you'll receive for high wear metal or contamination readings.

    • t_c on 15/10/2012 - 07:58
      +1

      you can sell it on ebay

  • AusGaz on 14/10/2012 - 19:32
    +2

    Is there an expiry or date you need to send in the sample by to get the $4 off?

    I just changed my oil a few hundred k's ago so won't be sending in a sample for a while but have always been interested in testing my oil.

    @morpheu
    Have a look at this sample report, http://www.roktex.com.au/sampleReport
    The test can give you an idea of the health of your engine without opening it up, and can help pin point a problem if there is one. E.g. lots of fuel dilution can be due to running rich/blocked/leaking injectors or something.

    • Store Repauscars @ Roktex on 14/10/2012 - 20:55

      gazlaz to answer your question every kit sent out is allocated an identification number and you do not need to submit your sample right away, however, your sample will need to be submitted within 2 months of the issue of the kit. However, if you notify [email protected] prior to the end of 2 months that you still intend to use the sampling kit a further 2 month extension will be granted.

      To get the most value out of your sample submission you should take care to record how many kilometres you have travelled since your last oil change. It is recommended that you should have done at least 2,000km to ensure that the oil has had an opportunity to pick up the 'signatures' of wear and contamination in your engine. The greater the mileage the more wear particles and other contaminants are likely to be present. Note that it is important to record your mileage on the submission form as you results will be normalised against base readings. In other words if you have travelled twice the kilometres on which the standard readings are based then your results will be halved to ensure we are comparing apples with apples and that you receive the appropriate recommendations.

      If you have further questions you should find the answers at www.roktex.com.au/FAQ and if not you can email [email protected].

  • mrfluffy on 14/10/2012 - 19:33
    +1

    Why would you bother? If you are using the recommended oil for your car and changing it and the filter at recommended intervals what possible use could this be?

    The recommendations on their site don't look legit to me.

  • Torell on 14/10/2012 - 22:34
    +1

    Differant engine componants are made from differant metals. This test tells you exactly what materials are breaking down. If your concerned with the performance of your engine then this can help diagnose problems without having to pull the engine apart. :) i dont know this company, but i have seen this method used

  • meroveus on 15/10/2012 - 00:13
    +1

    Sounds interesting. Thanks auscars I'm going to try this.

  • Zarcady on 15/10/2012 - 03:09
    +2

    Not a bad idea…but $4 saving isn't Ozbargain enough for me to try it. Need be abit cheaper

  • Icedvovo on 15/10/2012 - 08:31
    +1

    I agree that the product is sound, the actual deal and discount is a bit lame.

    On the product, one would assume that you would take the sample at the end of the oil's life to get the maximum amount of material for testing.

  • [Deactivated] on 15/10/2012 - 09:41
    +1

    Rep - do you guys do hydraulic oil testing? I currently test 8 hydraulic oil tanks every 6 months for contamination - it's only a moisture/wear/contamination metal concentration, and oxidation/nitration test. We don't check for acid, viscosity or particle count. Can you give me an idea of the price for 8 kits (GST included), delivered to 3175, and a rough idea of the report generation time in early December? Many thanks, Tony.

  • Store Repauscars @ Roktex on 15/10/2012 - 10:15

    Hi TonyP

    I believe this test will satisfy your requirements as the following tests are performed on your hydraulic oils.

    • Moisture determination using coulometric Karl Fisher method.
    • Wear metal concentration using Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES).
    • Contamination metals and silicon also by ICP-OES.
    • Oxidation and nitration by Fourier Transform Infrared.
    • Additive metals also by ICP-OES.

    This will be your best option. Note that this price is inclusive of postage to you and postage of your sample to the laboratory. The sample turnaround time once received at the laboratory is 48hrs. Please be sure to mark your forms as hydraulic oil to ensure that you receive relevant maintenance recommendations should any unusual readings be determined.

    I hope this answers your queries.
    Drop an email to [email protected] for more information.

  • Jemsquash on 17/10/2012 - 13:01
    +1

    Rep - Do I have to buy one of those oil pumps for this? I was looking at the Caterpillar one and it is at least $60 for the plastic pump to extract oil! I found when I used someone else that there were all sorts of costs associated not shown like postage etc.
    What extra do I have to pay for to submit & get the report and recommendations?

  • Store Repauscars @ Roktex on 17/10/2012 - 13:45

    Jemsquash the oil sampling kit we supply is designed to be disposable and you do not need to purchase any additional equipment to take your sample.

    The kit we send out includes a postage paid mailing pack back to the laboratory.

    So I can state categorically that there are no hidden costs.

    I hope this answers you questions.

  • stumo on 17/10/2012 - 16:38
    +1

    Hmmm, I'm still on the fence. Seems to me it would be most useful if you had a large sample size covering a large range of mileages for your particular engine model, to compare against.

    So how much of a database do you have? For example, how many Mercedes OM612 samples do you have in your database to compare mine against, and what range of mileages are they?

  • Store Repauscars @ Roktex on 17/10/2012 - 17:02

    Stumo - we are not claiming to compare your results against the same model and age of vehicle. This would be unrealistic and potentially misleading until a large enough sample of tests of that particular vehicle had been performed to develop a reliable baseline.

    What is far more important is to group samples by engine type i.e petrol or diesel and to normalise results based on the number of kilometres travelled on existing oil to ensure we are comparing 'apples with apples' when comparing your sample readings back to the cautionary values that have been developed.

    You should also include details of your oil type on the form to assist the lab in assessing additive levels in the sample.

    I hope this goes some way to answering your questions. You can also have a look through our frequently asked questions at www.roktex.com.au/FAQ.

  • doze on 18/10/2012 - 20:05
    +1

    Just ordered a kit. My engine (1ZZ-FE) has a bit of a knock when it's cold. Goes away when it reaches operating temperature. Apparently, it's normal for these engines but you can never be too sure.

    Thanks OP.

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