Found an oil analysis kit marketed by Mobil Oil in my local Auto Zone automotive parts house today. According to the box "all laboratory tests are conducted on behalf of Mobil by Titan Laboratories." "Through a series of more than 50 tests..... analyzing the elements in your oil can help determine the condition of your engine." The kit consists of a small bottle, a gummed label with a few questions on the brand, weight, age, etc of the oil and a postage paid box to send it to Titan in Denver. They say results in one week from receipt and a phone call if dangerous condition is detected. Can be used for motor, transmission or differential oil. Cost $9.95. Titan was one of the labs mentioned by Captnwil. George and Mary Lou Crockett Boatless, but looking :-)

> Found an oil analysis kit marketed by Mobil Oil in my local Auto Zone > automotive parts house today. According to the box "all laboratory tests are > conducted on behalf of Mobil by Titan Laboratories." [SNIP] > Can be > used for motor, transmission or differential oil. Cost $9.95. Titan was > one of the labs mentioned by Captnwil. I'm glad you brought this up. Titan sent me a sample of that kit. It is a new thrust for Titan to get to the consumer market. The report you will get back will not be as detailed as their standard report, but it will tell you what you need to know. Most of us don't have the knowledge to make use of the detailed information anyway. The text in the report will be at least as complete as the text in their standard report. In the near future, I'll send off both kits with samples drawn at the same time and report how the reports relate to each other. CaptnWil 40 Pier Pointe New Bern NC 29562 (252) 636-3601 captnwil@coastalnet.com