Best Oil Analysis Lab?

[lv2drive]

Hello Forum -

having had some tapping noise issues after cam phaser surgery, & having lost confidence in the work done, i'm seeking the best oil analysis lab to also find out if there are any significant metal contaminants in my oil supply before it's changed out...

anyone have recommendations or experience with any of the oil analysis labs?

currently considering Blackstone in Ft. Wayne Indiana - but i know there are a few out there

thanks

 

[bill_b]

Does it by chance sound like either of these?

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2019 Ford Expedition 3.5L EB Cold start rattle

2019 Expedition cold start rattle in the turbo (waste-gate flapper valve) . I am trying to figure out if this is normal or if I should have it looked at und...

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[lv2drive]

I wish! Definitely not the wastegate. Sounds like a lifter - clack clack clackKing. Comes and goes whenever it wants to, very occasional, when Ambient temperature Is 90+. Most of the time during the first 5 minutes, but sometimes it has remained throughout extend driving. The dealer has it today but of course it’s not making the noise as usual.

 

[bill_b]

Ugh, sorry to hear that... that's depressing. Mine has has a very similar sound to what you described when I first picked mine up.. I actually thought for a second they had made it worse. Mine seems to have gone away now at least but still have my WG rattle.

It's incredibly saddening to see so many people have these issues on from what I've gathered that most love their expeditions/f150s/etc. I have cycled through vehicles my entire life about every 9 months to 18 months because I get bored with stuff almost immediately. I've finally come across something I haven't modified in anyway and absolutely love driving 18k miles a year. Go figure, it has tons of issues lol.

In my frustration yesterday I went in test drove a 2021 Tundra 1794 edition because I had intended on trading it in........ man what a incredibly disappointing vehicle that was LOL! The 3.5 EB has basically ruined me from going back to a NA motor. Please Ford fix these issues for the upcoming years!!!

 

[lv2drive]

here’s the video. sounds like my diesel, literally.

19 expy post cam phaser 1

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[Fozzy]

Blackstone for sure. They do huge fleet accounts or a one time sample.

 

[Trainmaster]

I've had good fortune with Blackstone. They'll look specifically for your concerns if you ask them.

 

[Nate2020KR]

I use Blackstone also.

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

I don't know who the best is, but Blackstone is competent and I've been satisfied with their services. I'm going to be sending them an oil and coolant sample very soon (191k on the clock atm).

 

[techdude99]

Blackstone for the past 15 years. No complaints.

I haven't tried other labs.