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169: Prius Problem?
A Slick Talk listener wanted to know about the Gen 3 Prius, noting concern about EGR issues that lead to a head gasket replacement being necessary, a…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
168: Filtration Forensics
If you haven't checked your air filter in a while, this is your reminder to do so.
Ready to start your oil analysis journey? …
5 months ago
167: Blackstone Social
This week, we're highlighting some of our new ventures, including our first foray into the reaction video genre. We also want to introduce some of th…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
166: Hot for Answers
Typical turnaround for a report is a few weeks after you've shipped the sample to us, depending on factors like distance and weather. But sometimes y…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
165: Evan's Waterless, a Saga of Mixed Proportions
This week on Slick Talk: no water, no problem. We say our testing is great at detecting coolant, but how true is that? Time for a science experiment.…
6 months, 1 week ago
164: Oil the World's a Stage
How is theatre like oil analysis? This was a burning question that could only be answered by a couple of Fort Wayne's premiere talents: Blackstone Jo…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
163: Youtube & You
This one's a three-course meal. Starting with a light Q&A aperitif, we move on to the main course of addressing some AI shenanigans, then move on to …
7 months, 1 week ago
162: Instagram Inquiries
Everyone is on social media these days, and that includes us. When email is too formal and phone calls are too unwieldy, know you can always send us …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
161: Calendar Change
"Change the oil every 5,000 miles or 6 months," is the conventional wisdom, but how well does that hold up in this modern age? A sample came in recen…
8 months, 1 week ago
160: Breaking, Not Break-In
The break-in process tends to result in high wear metals. So when a fresh engine has a problem, how can we tell?
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8 months, 3 weeks ago