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179: The Mechanic and the Analyst with Samir Kharbas
Blackstone Joe sits down with senior analyst Samir Kharbas. Previously a professional mechanic, Samir shares how joining the Blackstone team has shap…
9 hours ago
178: At First Glance with Suzi Hermann
Looks can be very deceiving when it comes to oil, as we analysts learn day after day. Blackstone Joe sits down with fellow senior analyst Suzi Herman…
2 weeks ago
177: Artificial Analysis with Samir Kharbas
More people are turning to AI for answers, even when it comes to oil analysis. But how good are those answers? What does a machine know about oil ana…
4 weeks ago
176: The Way Back
Sequel to episode 172: "Trust the Process". Getting an engine back to its old self after a problem is a lot like recovering from a runner's injury: i…
1 month, 1 week ago
175: New Oil or Nah?
A customer sent in a sample, asking us to prove whether it was new oil, or if the shop was slacking. The answer isn't a simple one.
Ready to start you…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
174: No Stone Unturned
You don't like hearing about trouble, and we don't like reporting it. But the data calls, and we'l answer.
Ready to start your oil analysis journey? …
2 months, 1 week ago
173: CVT Suspicions
The more info you give us, the better our analysis can be. That's never more true than when dealing with delicate machines like transmissions.
Ready t…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
172: Trust the Process
It doesn't matter if it's a coolant leak or tendonitis. You gotta trust the process.
Ready to start your oil analysis journey? …
3 months ago
171: A Tailored Suit
Unit/location averages are one of our most useful tools, though they can be a little difficult to wrap your head around at first. A customer emailed …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
170: Additives, Then and Now
How are oil additives changing over the years? Blackstone Joe takes a look at Mobil 1 specifically, and how we answered a customer's question about h…
4 months ago