Yes, most large transport companies have their crankcase oils
checked by laboratory analysis, to aid in scheduling regular maintenance
to major engine over haul.
http://www.irvingoilco.com/lubricant...ilanalysis.htm
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Joe Carroll wrote:
>
> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> Joseph Duemer

 

Mercedes and BMW does it that way in fact they do not even have dipsticks
for the engine or transmission anymore.

--
Coasty
Semper Paratus
(Always Ready)

"Joe Carroll" <jdcarroll2@NOSPAMearthlink.net> wrote in message
news:u78s91937stbv9onpg2dq5u317mtnjlboa@4ax.com...
| On Tue, 31 May 2005 23:36:02 GMT, "Campbell C Freeman"
| <campbellcfreeman@earthlink.net> wrote:
|
| >I agree and that is what I was saying. BUT it does not specify a
particular
| >type (dino, synthetic, blend, et al), nor does it say the oil must be
"new"
| >(in your document). Only the weight and frequency.
| >
| I'm wondering if the technology exist to monitor the contamination and
| let someone know when it's time to change oil based on there
| enviromental conditions and driving habits?
| Joe Carroll
| 2K-TJ
|
| There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
| Joseph Duemer

 

Mercedes and BMW does it that way in fact they do not even have dipsticks
for the engine or transmission anymore.

--
Coasty
Semper Paratus
(Always Ready)

"Joe Carroll" <jdcarroll2@NOSPAMearthlink.net> wrote in message
news:u78s91937stbv9onpg2dq5u317mtnjlboa@4ax.com...
| On Tue, 31 May 2005 23:36:02 GMT, "Campbell C Freeman"
| <campbellcfreeman@earthlink.net> wrote:
|
| >I agree and that is what I was saying. BUT it does not specify a
particular
| >type (dino, synthetic, blend, et al), nor does it say the oil must be
"new"
| >(in your document). Only the weight and frequency.
| >
| I'm wondering if the technology exist to monitor the contamination and
| let someone know when it's time to change oil based on there
| enviromental conditions and driving habits?
| Joe Carroll
| 2K-TJ
|
| There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
| Joseph Duemer

 

Mercedes and BMW does it that way in fact they do not even have dipsticks
for the engine or transmission anymore.

--
Coasty
Semper Paratus
(Always Ready)

"Joe Carroll" <jdcarroll2@NOSPAMearthlink.net> wrote in message
news:u78s91937stbv9onpg2dq5u317mtnjlboa@4ax.com...
| On Tue, 31 May 2005 23:36:02 GMT, "Campbell C Freeman"
| <campbellcfreeman@earthlink.net> wrote:
|
| >I agree and that is what I was saying. BUT it does not specify a
particular
| >type (dino, synthetic, blend, et al), nor does it say the oil must be
"new"
| >(in your document). Only the weight and frequency.
| >
| I'm wondering if the technology exist to monitor the contamination and
| let someone know when it's time to change oil based on there
| enviromental conditions and driving habits?
| Joe Carroll
| 2K-TJ
|
| There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
| Joseph Duemer

 

Mercedes and BMW does it that way in fact they do not even have dipsticks
for the engine or transmission anymore.

--
Coasty
Semper Paratus
(Always Ready)

"Joe Carroll" <jdcarroll2@NOSPAMearthlink.net> wrote in message
news:u78s91937stbv9onpg2dq5u317mtnjlboa@4ax.com...
| On Tue, 31 May 2005 23:36:02 GMT, "Campbell C Freeman"
| <campbellcfreeman@earthlink.net> wrote:
|
| >I agree and that is what I was saying. BUT it does not specify a
particular
| >type (dino, synthetic, blend, et al), nor does it say the oil must be
"new"
| >(in your document). Only the weight and frequency.
| >
| I'm wondering if the technology exist to monitor the contamination and
| let someone know when it's time to change oil based on there
| enviromental conditions and driving habits?
| Joe Carroll
| 2K-TJ
|
| There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
| Joseph Duemer

 

Are you sure about that ?

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ

"Coasty" <uscgret@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:_sydnQx7kI00ugPfRVn-uA@comcast.com...
> Mercedes and BMW does it that way in fact they do not even have dipsticks
> for the engine or transmission anymore.

 

Are you sure about that ?

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ

"Coasty" <uscgret@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:_sydnQx7kI00ugPfRVn-uA@comcast.com...
> Mercedes and BMW does it that way in fact they do not even have dipsticks
> for the engine or transmission anymore.

 

Are you sure about that ?

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ

"Coasty" <uscgret@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:_sydnQx7kI00ugPfRVn-uA@comcast.com...
> Mercedes and BMW does it that way in fact they do not even have dipsticks
> for the engine or transmission anymore.

 

Are you sure about that ?

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ

"Coasty" <uscgret@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:_sydnQx7kI00ugPfRVn-uA@comcast.com...
> Mercedes and BMW does it that way in fact they do not even have dipsticks
> for the engine or transmission anymore.

 

On Wed, 01 Jun 2005 20:59:16 GMT, Joe Carroll
<jdcarroll2@NOSPAMearthlink.net> wrote:

>>
>I'm wondering if the technology exist to monitor the contamination and
>let someone know when it's time to change oil based on there
>enviromental conditions and driving habits?

I was speaking of on-board monitoring.
Joe Carroll
2K-TJ

There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
Joseph Duemer