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Engine Oil Analysis - Last year's forest fires really did affect my oil - 305 IROC-Z Camaro

Bits of Wisdom 437 2 months ago
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It was time to do my annual oil change on the Camaro and take an oil sample for analysis. Last year I had some unexpected contaminants in the oil that could have been the start of a coolant leak, but also could have been from forest fire smoke. This year those contaminants were gone and the sample was much improved. I cannot be certain, but it sure looks like the smoke particles made it into my oil last year. I show the latest report and then show how I took the sample to send out to the lab. Video from last year: https://youtu.be/MM42K_bBIbM DISCLAIMER: In my videos and written or text comments, I provide demonstrations, suggestions, and opinions on techniques, methods, and materials for various projects. While I try to be accurate, there are no guarantees, expressed or implied, that my information is correct and will work for you. If you wish to use any of this information, you must check and verify that it is appropriate for your use - use it at your risk. Do-it-yourself projects are variable and there are risks in conducting them.

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