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79: Magic Number
A customer recently emailed and had the question: is there a magic number somewhere on this report? They were asking if in any particular area, one n…
3 years, 10 months ago
78: Consistency
A podcast listener wrote in with an interesting question: how do we ensure consistency in the results, no matter who the analyst is? At Blackstone, t…
3 years, 10 months ago
77: No oil, no problem?
Episode 77
It's a common scenario in our line of work: engine runs dangerously low on oil and the owner is left to wonder what's the damage. Are repairs, replac…
3 years, 10 months ago
76: They Said, We Said
The oil you buy probably has a recommended amount of mileage on it, "Good for xxx miles!" the text will usually read. When sending in a sample of the…
3 years, 11 months ago
75: Where To Begin Vol. 2
Should I sample the first oil change?The short answer: yes. But you'll want to listen as Blackstone Joe breaks down the reason why sampling the first…
3 years, 11 months ago
74: Do's and Don'ts
Picture this: the engine you own is facing either certain contamination or the possibility thereof, and you're now faced with deciding how to proceed…
4 years ago
73: Q&A With the Analyst
Today's questions include:What's the difference between gas/diesel and aircraft engine oils?Does it matter if I'm using a filter magnet?Will residual…
4 years ago
72: When Do I Check Back?
No matter the reason for a customer's initial sample, there tends to be a familiar follow-up question: When do I check back? Listen as Blackstone Joe…
4 years, 1 month ago
71: Mixed Signals
It's never a good idea to jump to conclusions, especially when it comes to vehicle maintenance. In this episode, Blackstone Joe breaks down an exampl…
4 years, 1 month ago
70: To change or not to change?
It's the age old question. "Do I need to change my oil?"Blackstone Joe is back in Episode 70 to answer this very question by breaking down a sample f…
4 years, 2 months ago