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Slick Talk - Episode 19: All About Fuel
We use the flashpoint test to determine fuel and how much is present in used engine oil. This test has deep roots in the history of used oil analysis…
6 years, 1 month ago
Slick Talk - Episode 18: Am I Using the Right Oil? Nissan CVT Edition
Using the wrong fluid in a Nissan CVT transmission can be a serious detriment, causing anything from rough operation to a complete failure. Used oil …
6 years, 1 month ago
Slick Talk - Episode 17: Looking Back, Moving Forward
In this retrospective episode, we take a look at used oil analysis, it's beginnings at the turn of the 20th century, and how it changed through the y…
6 years, 2 months ago
Slick Talk - Episode 16: Let's Talk E85
When folks start using E85, they often wonder how it might affect maintenance. Common questions are should I change the oil sooner, does E85 cause po…
6 years, 2 months ago
Slick Talk - Episode 15: Meet the Analyst/Failure Or Not
Customer interaction is a big part of our day-to-day, but mainly just to discuss results and what they mean. Now with recurring Meet the Analyst segm…
6 years, 3 months ago
Slick Talk - Episode 14: Can You Test It? Barber Chair Edition
If you assumed we spent most of our day looking at engine, transmission, and industrial samples then you'd be right. But does it get weird, you might…
6 years, 3 months ago
Slick Talk - Episode 13: Porsche Talk (and much, much more) with Max Revs
It all started with the question "Can you find bore scoring in a Porsche engine?" Well if you're familiar with our services, you know that we can ind…
6 years, 3 months ago
Slick Talk - Episode 12: Oil, Spoiled? Think Again!
In these days of quarantine and stay-in-place orders, many are worried about oil going bad just from sitting. In this episode, our host Joe digs into…
6 years, 4 months ago
Slick Talk - Episode 11: Going Beyond the OLM
It's a common scenario: a vehicle's OLM (oil life monitor) says it's time for an oil change, but our results don't say the same thing; in fact it's r…
6 years, 4 months ago
Slick Talk - Episode 10: Oil Analysis, Handled (Accord)ingly
With this show, we strive to not just provide the analyst's perspective; we want to hear the questions, comments, and concerns of customers too, and …
6 years, 5 months ago