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69: A change in the trend
This episode is comprised of four acts. Act 1: Open: An update on the Paul Blart Saga at Blackstone Laboratories.Act 2: A Lycoming owner switches to …
4 years, 2 months ago
68: To Catch A Problem/Paul Blart Blues
An O-300 had a problem and it wasn't obvious on the operator's end, but luckily they sent an oil sample along. The problem was clear as day in the us…
4 years, 3 months ago
67: Making Oil
You want an engine to make good power, but making oil? Not so much. If you notice a rising oil level on the dipstick or that you drain more oil than …
4 years, 3 months ago
66: Making the call, shearing, and extended oil use
In this episode, Blackstone Joe takes you through a few scenarios that analysts around Blackstone Laboratories find themselves in on a daily basis --…
4 years, 4 months ago
Episode 65: Breaking Character
Whether it's an actor onstage or an engine, a break in character can speak to a problem, but not always do increases in wear or indicators of contami…
4 years, 4 months ago
Episode 64: Sleuthing
A sample where nothing was as it seems? That's exactly what happened to Blackstone Joe when he pulled up an aircraft sample that looked anything but …
4 years, 4 months ago
Episode 63: Rules to live by
A/C owners, folks wondering if that sample they took a while ago is still good for testing, and even those wondering how worried (if at all) they sho…
4 years, 5 months ago
Episode 62: Coolin' Down
Oil is what you know us for, but it's by no means the entire scope of our analysis. Coolant and understanding whether it's serviceable is another cru…
4 years, 5 months ago
Episode 61: A Mirror Image
Switching from one oil type to another can invite a lot of concern, but that doesn't have to be the case. In this episode, you'll learn how an owner …
4 years, 6 months ago
Episode 60: Fuel Forum Noir
From the declassified files of Blackstone Joe: Fuel Forum Noir - a harrowing tale of concern on the keyboards, and an owner looking for answers.
4 years, 6 months ago