2008 Trailblazer SS

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Re: 2008 Trailblazer SS

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For A/C if I have to open a line that is the perfect time to feed in whatever lubricant/dye you want.
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Re: 2008 Trailblazer SS

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The last time I changed the oil (135k miles) I sent a sample to Blackstone Labs for analysis. Got a good report back:
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Re: 2008 Trailblazer SS

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That's neat.. pretty good report too. Did you just collect a sample when draining the last oil? I'm about the change the oil in my Mustang after about 9k miles (10qts). I've never sent oil out like that before, so I'm interested in how the process works.. and cost.

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Re: 2008 Trailblazer SS

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Here's a link to the oil sampling procedure: https://www.blackstone-labs.com/informa ... -sampling/

Upon request, they will ship you the oil sampling kit. The kit includes pre-paid shipping. After you ship the sample back, It takes about a month to get the results.

The test costs $35 for the standard analysis.

I especially like the personally written synopsis of the results and highlighting the important items.
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