[C320-list] Engine Oil

[Karl Mielenhausen _/)]

Joe,

I use Blackstone Labs (http://www.blackstone-labs.com/) via the mail.
I put the last 4 test results up in the Gallery, so you can see the sort  
of analysis they do...
http://www.catalina320.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=124&sort=0

Karl

On Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:13:46 -0400, Joseph Aberdale  
<summerwind3 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Thanks Warren.  Where would I take it to have it analyzed?
>
> On Apr 20, 2011, at 8:32 PM, Warren Updike wrote:
>
>> Joe, I, too, was perplexed by the color of my engine oil.  I posed the
>> question in some forum, I can't remember where, and the reply was that  
>> the
>> nature of diesel engines is that they produce a lot of "color."  I  
>> learned
>> not to be bothered by it.  However, for peace of mind, have a sample of  
>> your
>> oil analyzed.  I understand this doesn't cost much and the information  
>> can
>> be very useful.  I'd wait until you have 20 or 30 hours on it.  I  
>> haven't
>> done this; but, it's on my bucket list.
>>
>> I change oil in July and again in the fall layup, or whenever I've run  
>> 50
>> hours.
>>
>> Warren & Pattie Updike
>> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Joseph Aberdale [mailto:summerwind3 at comcast.net]
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 10:55 AM
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Engine Oil
>>
>> I changed my engine oil and oil filter last October when I winterized
>> the boat.  I checked the oil after I started the engine recently and
>> the oil was a very deep colored black, not the look of new oil. Is
>> this normal after a 6 month winter layover?  Should I change it again?
>>
>> Also, is it worth it to purchase an impeller puller?  Does it work well?
>>
>> Thank you for your thoughts.
>>
>> Joe
>> #908
>>
>>
>


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Karl Mielenhausen
Catalina 320 Hull 690