When I first saw the title I thought you were saying you hadn't changed the oil for 300,000 miles I was like holy crap how have you kept it running for this long!
It would be stupid to scrap a car based on how the oil looks at changing. If it's still running and is in drivable condition, why would you scrap it? That's fairly dumb.
This oil analysis is very useful. You can check to see how someone treated their engine after you do a couple of oil changes (just in case the wrong oil was put in before you brought it home) if you purchase a used car. Wish i had known about this when i got my used car, but she is about to hit 200,000 miles so this is now perfect
In some case you can use a different oil, like in my 2019 WRX i have a turbo seal issue so when i run 5w30 wich is recommended by manufacturer my turbo burn a lot of oil, i use 5w40 now and i have no issue. Also i asked to different subaru only garage and they recommand me to use 5w40.
man, i've heard from a company car who ran 1 800 000km (it was a toyota ofc), and its engine was never disassembled. 1-2 million km is pretty common at cabs, cars basically last forever if you take good care of them
Well that is 186,000 miles. Odd that it doesn't keep rolling. They probably just didn't care to pay to put the extra numbers in the thing. Saved 50 cents when they built it or something. Older vehicles don't even have the 6th digit. My 90 Bronco says it has 2500 or so miles on it as I rolled it over 100,000 earlier this year. Downside to that is if you are buying used you can't tell if the think has just over 100k or 400k so the owner can lie to you all he wants.
I had a 1989 Jetta that I bought new, ran it up to 317,000 miles. I then gave it to the local mechanic for free. He sold it for $500. I saw it around for another year after that.
BlackEpyon I drove my girlfriend's mom's Ford car and after it hit over 100,000 it would reset as well when I got in a crash that us a huge settlement because they thought the car only had 15,000 miles on it and it was in mint condition.
It's a Jersey/Delaware thing. My EXs family is from Delaware and visiting was horrible. I'm from Massachusetts so they said I sound funny, I think they sound funny. It was a blast.
Great job. I did it by myself the other day and felt proud to do so. It’s a really fun process and you know you’re doing something good for your vehicle. I have a 22R Toyota and they say it will get 400,000 miles easy. Right now it’s at 232,500. My ultimate goal is 500,000. I’m trying to change it at least every 3,000-5,000 as a good safe range from here on out. How often do they recommend changing automatic transmission fluid? I heard someone once tell me every 6,000 miles but then I also heard 30,000 miles. Given the great disparity, I’d like to hear some other opinions on it.
You are probably right but there's a percentage symbol which indicates the units by which the results are measured. Percentage is expressed in numbers, not binary positive/negative results.
Since I own a bike... I never skipped oil changes and it still runs like new. The bike is on it's 50k km and I haven't had any engine related issues. So, take care of your machine and it will never betray you in the long run.
I was hoping you would say "Now the potassium's interesting, potassium is found in bananas, and I haven't eaten a banana while working on the engine in a while, so I'm curious how it got there".
Hi Chris, I have a RENAULT Kangoo II Diesel, which has an oil filter that is quite a pain to get changed. There is very little room and you need a special Renault socket when you´re doing it the first time and when the original Renault filter still is in place. I have changed the synthetic oil a few weeks ago. Renault says the oil is due every 30,000 km. But I did it after already 25,000 km. But as I didn´t have the socket this time I left in the old oil filter with about 100ml of old oil. What do you think could this do in a total amount about 4.5 liters of oil?
Friend of mine has a 87 camry with 600k miles on it that has misfire problems and the oil drain plug welded shut because of a 10 year old crack in the pan. Car was stolen and retuned 3 times and wont die
What does the inside of a Fuel Filter look like after 300,000 miles, well here is the video where I cut open the fuel filter on this van! th-cam.com/video/92TfTQTmuq4/w-d-xo.html
Detective Foster: Yeah, and we're not gonna fall for a banana in the tailpipe. Axel Foley: [mocking him] You're not gonna fall for the banana in the tailpipe? It should be more natural, brother. It should flow out, like this - "Look, man, I ain't fallin' for no banana in my tailpipe!" See, that's more natural for us. You been hanging out with this dude too long.
Perfect timing, back in 2000 my wife purchased a 1996 ford Ranger for are son long story short it needs a lot of work, thank you your going to save me a ton of money my son recently purchased a new car I pray he takes better care of it, I'm retired now I'll be sure to follow your videos or as I call them courses, THANKS AGAIN 😊
@@faze_pancakes4456 idiot you are probably 9 years old judging by your fortnite inspired TH-cam Chanel. When you say took care of your tractor, what you probably do is put gas/diesel and air in the tires.
I do oil samples occasionally but this video is probably the best on the internet. It tells folks how to actually sample and why it is valuable to monitor the engine.... Thanx for sharing.
+Daniel Dubois Likely not, unless the user was working with synthetic straight weight oil and bypass oil filters. Then there might be a chance of it being the original oil.
Me a 20 y/o adopting a 17y/o car my parents drove until I was 18. I know they took good care of the car but man I love to try this. After spending literally the last 12 hours watching your videos I am going to change all the fluids, fix the rims, and paint correct it. Btw it's a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer with 300k miles
Tim Groot now is that possible? can all these dumbasses who are butt hurt in the comments by the title, use their brain to know what to expect rather than taking the title to an extreme literal? no wonder our country is so fucked, y'all don't ask the most basic questions to yourselves
If Chris can get 300K miles out of a Ford van purchased new that confirms that he really knows what he is doing.Not that we had any doubts.Excellent videos he deserves to be number one on TH-cam auto repair channels.
Ok. I know I haven't seen your face, Chris, but there is no way you've been driving since 1994!! That would mean you're at least 38 years old now?!?! You sound like a 20 something. Love your videos! Keep up the good work!
I forgot what business it was... but I was once asked how old I was by the customer service on the phone becasue I thought I was 19 or something... when I was almost 30. gotta hit that "deep" voice eh..
Edumahcation because no medical professional would say low iron when it comes to Anemia... They would refer to G6PD... Due to the fact that they use that term often and it would be second nature... So dont lie on the internet
In the 60s I ran a Ford Prefect with a side valve engine. The engines at that time only lasted about 40 or 50 thousand miles. Oil then was poor quality, plus engines then were basic, but easy to work on. Only having three gears didn't help. Modern vehicles are much better manufactured, plus the lubricating oils now are very efficient at keeping the engines clean and well lubricated. We have come a long way.
+ChrisFix When I started driving in the 60s most car engines lasted about 45,000 miles if you were lucky. You had to de-coke the engine every couple of thousand miles. My first car was a 1947 Ford Prefect. 3 gears, side valve engine, 6v lights, vacuum wipers, no heater, but it did have a starting handle, which you often needed. The engine oil in those days was basic and not very good. Performance cars, like the Jag and Daimler had better engines and the lasted well and were more refined. I have had some great classic cars in my time and I enjoyed every one of the. I even had a Wartburg 2 stroke and several Lada's. Happy Days!
As always this video is super informative. Hundreds of times I have seen this on different channels that oil was sent to lab for testing and here are the results, etc. etc. But no one has ever explained in such details like you in one by one. Really Awesome man. However, the Lab should do the TBN also which is Total Base Number. This is especially important for Diesel Vehicles. Here in Pakistan, the oil test results are super expensive. They will charge like USD 225~280/- depending how many tests we want them to do. That’s why no one sends the used oil sample in the lab and it gives chances for oil companies to keep selling their sub-standard items openly in the market.
my dads good friend had a early 90s Honda civic with 850k, 150k from getting a brand new one for free, and he just gave the car up cause he had a new Audi and a truck. the civic ran beautifully too.
Old video that continues to age well; Always good stuff from Chris. I just wanted to mention that "POS" for the 'Antifreeze %' line means "possible." Amounts were trace enough that they couldn't say for sure that it's contaminated with coolant, but there were elevated levels of sodium and potassium. I am a customer of Blackstone for more than a decade now, and I really appreciate the value their service provides.
I thought it was "positive". Like; there is antifreeze but trace amount. Which we can't say how much but; we are sure it is above zero Actually that comes to the same thing
Id like to see more videos on this van honestly. Seeing how a vehicle wears at this sort of mileage when taken care of and knowing from the beginning its full history would be a pretty cool and interesting thing to look at.
Adam Kukish yeah if you have a blood tester and have diabetes if your number goes higher than the reader can read it'll also give the same reading of POS
im an engine machinist and it sounds like u need a full rebuild, but i've never seen a car with that much milage and still runs with almost 500km for the first rebuild you took more than excelent care
You ever had problems with 3rd gear? Mine acts up every once in awhile. My buddy had his tranny rebuilt because of it. Apparently they're known for it. I suspect that the previous owner of mine beat the guts out of it though. Less than 130k
So many people said they came here to see a car that had gone 300,000 miles without an oil change LOL, and are getting mad like you put up clickbait. Do you fools honestly think a car/truck can go 300,000 miles without an oil change??
That's true, but most people are clicking on the video and think that because they don't take time to actually process what the title says, especially people who don't know about cars.
in Germany there are even people who think that oil changes are just a thing to let the car manufacturers let suck some extra money from you in the workshops and there even is a company selling a special oil for one lifetime filling for the engine... but I really doubt that this is healthy
Our friends had a windstar. It spent so much time at the dealers, they had to take it back under the lemon law. They liked the vehicle but apparently it had many ,many issues that just couldn't be fixed. The dealer even suggested the vehicle may have been hit by lightning at the dealership or somewhere on its way to the dealership from the manufacturer. It was all electrical issues and it didn't matter what they did to it, it continued to be plagued with electrical issues. I have seen several cars sent to the crusher after being hit by lightning. You cannot fix all the electrical issues once lightning has hit them.
I just ordered a kit and in the "howd you hear about us" section "Chris Fix" is an option which I chose. Cant wait to see what my 100k r53 Mini Cooper produces using Pennzoil Plat.5w30.
I use Blackstone and take my samples using their vacuum pump, no mess. The Black sample container has the postage prepaid and is self-addressed to them. I added a quick drain I bought to my oil pan, no more drain plug in the drain pan or replacing crush washer. Oil drains into a bottle thru a hose, no mess period. Bob
Imagine being this guys kid going to jr high school thinking that one day dad might get a cool new car all the while dad is developing a strategy to make the old van put out at least another 200k miles lmao
I mean. thats cooler than having a cool new car because it means you can repair cars. hell, I plan on keeping my 1982 yamaha xj750 seca around until 2050 if I can
@@diegoaespitia it's really not. Not for a teenager who shows up in a "hoopty" vs a newer truck or car. Maybe as we age we appreciate that skill. My comment was just a joke on being the kid who's dad has a perfectly running busted ass van.
I feel your pain man. I had a corolla wit 295k and luckily it has a slow oil leak so I fill it back up every month 😂. The most changed oil is leaking oil.
I mean I assume he's at least old enough to have been at least 10 in the mid-late 90s, seeing as he was possibly alive when the H1 hummer was still a new thing
I have a 2005 escape V6 that my parents bought new. I change the oil every 3,000 miles with valvoline maxlife synthetic blend and a motorcraft FL-820s filter (with the anti drainback valve i've heard is important for these engines longevity. Mine has the CD4E automatic; you can't really replace the filter but it does have a drain plug. every few oil changes I drain and refill the trans to keep the fluid fresh. it gets an air filter every other oil change. Car runs great but unfortunately the rust is starting to win the war (Michigan) I'm at 290k miles with no major engine or trans work ever needed. Many would say my maintenance habits are overkill but I think its worth it. I don't mind some wrenching and parts are pretty cheap so why not? Once I hit 300k I plan to get the oil tested. Keep up the great work!
yep as long as the transmission isn't messed up (mostly 90s Ford) or engine (every year that I can remember) or emissions (every metropolitan area has junk yard full of them for this reason.)
I had a ford focus that ran perfect until at 129k when some woman from China ran a red light. all those oil changes and preventive maintenance for nothing.
ill tell ya whats really goin on here. you send a sample of oil in and i guarantee it goes directly to this guys house. that goes right into the garbage. then he prints out some hocus pocus readings that no one really understands and charges you 25 bones. im onto everyone. i should play a detective on TV
+Frank Brazil I would agree with you, if it weren't for the fact that the printout showed the increased viscosity and zinc content from the STP oil treatment. The testing company was not informed that there was oil treatment added, yet their results showed it anyway, meaning that they had to have tested the oil somehow, otherwise they would have had no way of knowing there was additives in the oil.
+Nathan Antilla ...maybe. of course hes gonna say it picked up the stp in the analysis. joe blow on the street isnt going to able to comprehend what those numbers actually mean. ive sold parts for 20 years. this is just silly anyway lol
+Frank Brazil Thanks for sharing Frank but they do an analysis and they check for everything you saw on the sheet using a mass.spec. They test the oil for some race car teams and oil companies too.
I have a 04 Santa Fe with the 2.4 engine and automatic transmission. at 300.3000 miles I took off oil pan and replaced the rod bearings as preventative maintenance.the brass was barely beginning to show through. I replaced them with it in the car .I also replaced the lower shells on the crankshaft. All the bearings were standard size..ole SUV is still humming along..I'm shooting for 500.000 miles lol I just want to see how long an engine can possibly last..also I flushed out the cooling system and used k and w block seal because surely the head gasket has degraded to some degree even though it doesn't appear to have done so lol..so far so good. I always enjoy your videos great work man!!!!
+Kyle SoSik cars that the owners perceive as cheap and "meh" don't last as long as more expensive cars and/or brands that tend to attract owners who have the mindset/shopping for durability (these folks will generally stick to maintenance more regularly). IMO a cars' longevity these days is just as much a self-fulfilling prophecy due to the consumer attitude and maintenance factors as it would be due to the car actually having some superior components or genius engineering. Yes, ford is not known for going top-shelf with their components, but then there are also stories of things like BMW's putting plastic coolant pumps that are basically designed to fail just after warranty, or "bad years" of automatic trannies on hondas.
+Kyle SoSik We have a 1997 Camry that runs like a charm, with no parts needing to be replaced besides wipers, tires, the usual. It has 200k miles on it. We also have a 2003 Mercury Sable with 120k miles on it, and something different breaks on it every month or two. It's constantly in the fucking shop. We've had several cars from both companies over the years, and the story is always the same.
I live in the u.k and there was a taxi driver who had a series 1 mondeo diesel who did regular commutes to the airport and back and he racked up over a million miles, it had several clutches and a turbo along the way and a gearbox I think but had the original engine. I don't think he ever went fast in it and maintained regularly. I have a petrol mondeo that's covered 142,000 and runs sweet. I might try one of those kits just to see what comes back. Nice video
These reading would scare the "average person" simply because their may be an issue with his head gasket. But because it's ChrisFix it's all relative. Lol. Love this channel.
***** Haha, if you could get an engine to run that long on one oil change you would be rich! I would imagine whichever oil company you used to do that oil change would pay big bucks to say their oil lasted 300k hahaha! I know I would use that oil after a test like that lol.
kingcrimson234 I usually go 4k with synthetic blend oil. The oil I buy is pretty inexpensive, and it makes me feel more comfortable knowing I'm keeping my engine very clean inside.
Krankie V yeah, synthetic will leak through gaskets a lot easier, as its thinner. So buying expensive isn't always the best option....especially if u have over 75k miles
Krankie V Partial synthetic oils or synthetic blends are a joke to begin with. You will notice that no company who sells this high priced rip-off actually lables on the container the exact amount of the content is synthetic. It could be less than 1% and qualify as a semi-synthetic motor oil. You're better off using full synthetic.
I just had the oil changed on a 06 Crown Victoria that had not been changed in 12,000 miles. YIKES!! It was black and gritty, hoping the engine didn't get too much damage from being in there so long. Fingers crossed
@@gabrieldauz9396 i just got my results back using my engines old oil. And some new oil i sent to see.. They added so much bs to the new oil because it went straight from quart to container and sent out.. I paid monry for this shit!
I know Project Farm sent a sample of 70-year old, unused oil (from an old but unopened can) . I think he compared it to new oil, but I cannot recall if he sent a sample of the new oil for testing. Worth a watch though.
@@joeyy2207 definetly.. Im hoping there was an error. Sent email with reults as well as images of the exact quart the oil came in.. Maybe it was a honest mistake because the other sample i sent smelled somewhat of gas in my damn oil and the results read a significant amount in my oil! Oh man seems like speedee mechanic flushed out my engine with diesal and didnt get it all out or some gas got in somehow. Those results were on poiny. Copper and hella other crap in my old oil! I was pleased and also love watvhing them sludgy oils being cleaned
My dad's 1999 Ford F150 4-wheel drive just reach 950,000 miles today haven't replaced engine or transmission. The truck seems to still run almost perfect. Only have had to replace the alternator twice
Hmm, I wonder if using the oil that is initially released when you open up the pan would change the test results... like maybe more sediment found settling at the bottom. 🤔 Cool video, Chris 😀
Interesting that 8k mi conventional oil looked pretty good. Whats more impressive, is the 8.4 million subs, Congrats. Heck i been a viewer since somewhere around the 35 k sub years, you do a good job !
SilentServiceCode Maybe, maybe not. That is in parts per million. So yes, a little is getting through, but it's also really old. I'm not Chris, I don't know what he'll do, but with lots of points of wear in the engine, I'd probably just keep caring for it until it goes without doing anything drastic.
Oh, and thanks for the POS for meaning positive. Wouldn't have thought of that. :) But hey, if he wants do a head gasket or any other deeper rebuild to deal with issues I'm in full support too buddy!
SilentServiceCode Haha, not going to happen! If the leak is bad maybe but for 8k miles on that oil, the reading really isnt bad. If the engine was newer, then yes, but at this point, it is too much work for too little gain.
These are not send in sample tests, but some interesting tests are: fuel-air mix ratio before and after combustion chamber (you'll be very surprised of the fuel content in the exhaust!), send in a sample of your antifreeze, see if there is actually oil in your antifreeze (spoiler alert! Oil pressure is higher than coolant pressure), (this is a test of how the type of driving you do affects your fuel economy) there is an aftermarket fuel gauge that is super accurate, an option of the kit is to give you a minute by minute MPG as your car is driven. (People with heavy feet are paying for the fast-lane lifestyle!) Give me a yell if your interested in more suggestions. Great how-to videos! Thanks Chris!
When I first saw the title I thought you were saying you hadn't changed the oil for 300,000 miles I was like holy crap how have you kept it running for this long!
Jrock420blam My mom's 2007 Toyota Corolla went over 50,000 miles before we changed the oil lol
Jrock420blam my grandma had a jeep when she was young (first car) and she didn't know you had to change it ,she went 60k miles before changing
One guy Smoking WTF
Yepp I was thinking the same thing.
Total loss oil metering lubrication! All this oil change crap is bogus.
Only Chrisfix could make a Ford windstar last this long
Found On Road Dead. Ford
@@anonb3163 found on rubbish dump
Frequent on road demand
First on race day
@@Monkeygrease69 fucked on race day
It's like having your car take a piss test.
and if it fails, off to the impound
+Matthew Stryker scrap yard
Oil: blood
Coolant: sweat
Water (From the AC): Piss
It would be stupid to scrap a car based on how the oil looks at changing. If it's still running and is in drivable condition, why would you scrap it? That's fairly dumb.
+Flimbo nimbo if your engine is flat wearing out would it be cheaper to do an engine swap or buy a new car all together?
This oil analysis is very useful. You can check to see how someone treated their engine after you do a couple of oil changes (just in case the wrong oil was put in before you brought it home) if you purchase a used car. Wish i had known about this when i got my used car, but she is about to hit 200,000 miles so this is now perfect
Awesome! It's a super useful tool!
@@chrisfix keep up the good work and amazing videos
I dont understand. You would get under someone elses car and extract oil when viewing their car? How would that work? Im so confused by this comment
In some case you can use a different oil, like in my 2019 WRX i have a turbo seal issue so when i run 5w30 wich is recommended by manufacturer my turbo burn a lot of oil, i use 5w40 now and i have no issue. Also i asked to different subaru only garage and they recommand me to use 5w40.
"I've driven this car since it was new" how old is Chris and when did he start driving??
Haha, this was my parents car!
He was born 1996
Shane Reyes damn he’s pretty young then lol
Legend has it he drove himself from hospital
@Propan Butan Only after he welded a new floor on the passenger side and replaced the front struts.
His voice is sad, bro its a 300k mile (483k km), its insane the car still runs.
Old school ChrisFix! And that's what proper maintenance does!
@@chrisfix What oil is best to keep it running for a long time in your opinion?
man, i've heard from a company car who ran 1 800 000km (it was a toyota ofc), and its engine was never disassembled. 1-2 million km is pretty common at cabs, cars basically last forever if you take good care of them
@@oliverpapai6011 my ford expedition has 450k and its still running strong
@@hippycow1006 that means you took good care of it
My 96 Jetta tripped over to 0 at 300,000 km. The odometer is digital. I don't think they expected a gas engine to last that long >_>
Well that is 186,000 miles. Odd that it doesn't keep rolling. They probably just didn't care to pay to put the extra numbers in the thing. Saved 50 cents when they built it or something. Older vehicles don't even have the 6th digit. My 90 Bronco says it has 2500 or so miles on it as I rolled it over 100,000 earlier this year. Downside to that is if you are buying used you can't tell if the think has just over 100k or 400k so the owner can lie to you all he wants.
if it's firts 300k km done its with "TOTAL" sign on the top of the display, at 600k, 900k etc. it's without "TOTAL" ;)
vasek987
This is the engine odometer, not the trip.
I had a 1989 Jetta that I bought new, ran it up to 317,000 miles. I then gave it to the local mechanic for free. He sold it for $500. I saw it around for another year after that.
BlackEpyon I drove my girlfriend's mom's Ford car and after it hit over 100,000 it would reset as well when I got in a crash that us a huge settlement because they thought the car only had 15,000 miles on it and it was in mint condition.
Chrisfix: "Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it will absorb warder"
Guy named Warder: I've gotta get out of here!
"Warder" is most definitely closer than "Wooder" which most post in the comments.
It's a Jersey/Delaware thing. My EXs family is from Delaware and visiting was horrible. I'm from Massachusetts so they said I sound funny, I think they sound funny. It was a blast.
Actually it's "Hygroscopic" not Hydroscopic.
Vooooder
Jacob Berman nice to meet a fellow Masshole😂😂😂😂
Looks like oil is very healthy for humans , tons of vitamins and minerals
kolyan1980 I’m gonna start drinking tbh
Lol
😂
I mix it with my protein shakes. Get all kindz of gains
That's why you need cooking oil..... lmao 😂
the most impressive part is that the Ford Windstar lasted almost 300k miles.
haha
ChrisFix please keep us updated on this van / or if some major damage happens....keep on chuggin' Windstar!!
My mom had one w/ 258k before it died
rod balos hahaha yea
My dad's 97 ford f150 has 354 thousand, still chugging
I just changed my oil for the first time by my self today! No more auto shops lol! Thanks Chris fix.
Great job. I did it by myself the other day and felt proud to do so. It’s a really fun process and you know you’re doing something good for your vehicle. I have a 22R Toyota and they say it will get 400,000 miles easy. Right now it’s at 232,500.
My ultimate goal is 500,000. I’m trying to change it at least every 3,000-5,000 as a good safe range from here on out.
How often do they recommend changing automatic transmission fluid? I heard someone once tell me every 6,000 miles but then I also heard 30,000 miles. Given the great disparity, I’d like to hear some other opinions on it.
POS means positive for antifreeze present into the oil
@@thebsmithimages6544 either way, describes the Ford Windstar
@TheBsmith Images I thought the same...
That Piece O'Sh*t Antifreeze 😂
I would guess it is Present On Sample
You are probably right but there's a percentage symbol which indicates the units by which the results are measured. Percentage is expressed in numbers, not binary positive/negative results.
Since I own a bike... I never skipped oil changes and it still runs like new. The bike is on it's 50k km and I haven't had any engine related issues. So, take care of your machine and it will never betray you in the long run.
:D So you never got sick during this 50k? Awesome! Keep yourself health because You are an engine!!!
@@lolandypanda I have 50 k miles yamaha bolt, with wind deflector. that is the secret to never got sick, and a good jacket!
I was hoping you would say "Now the potassium's interesting, potassium is found in bananas, and I haven't eaten a banana while working on the engine in a while, so I'm curious how it got there".
hahaha
Hi Chris,
I have a RENAULT Kangoo II Diesel, which has an oil filter that is quite a pain to get changed. There is very little room and you need a special Renault socket when you´re doing it the first time and when the original Renault filter still is in place. I have changed the synthetic oil a few weeks ago. Renault says the oil is due every 30,000 km. But I did it after already 25,000 km. But as I didn´t have the socket this time I left in the old oil filter with about 100ml of old oil. What do you think could this do in a total amount about 4.5 liters of oil?
kulturfreund66 ss
OR V8 Juice....maybe he thought it would help the engine.
lol
Haha, that letter though:
To: Blackstone Laboratories, 416 E. Pettit Ave Fort Wayne, IN 46806
From: *ChrisFix*
Oh shoot thats in my city....thats like 15 miles away from me
@Donalld Allhands
Thats a bit harsh.
@@Alex_macy
Better off Detroit though.
Just changed the oil on a 6 cylinder 1997 Acura that hasn’t had one in over a year. It takes 4.7L and only emptied 2.4L lmao
Lol
I'm gonna wanna tell you about something called a "dipstick"
I've emptied oil on my corolla and half a quart came out
Might as well change the PCV valve
Poor motor. Whoever owns it must not be the brightest.
Friend of mine has a 87 camry with 600k miles on it that has misfire problems and the oil drain plug welded shut because of a 10 year old crack in the pan. Car was stolen and retuned 3 times and wont die
Cally O'lonegan lmao wow
You got yourself a transformer there bud
Well its a toyota
What kind of cracktown do you live in where a thirty year old Camry gets stolen three times? Shit, they don't even steal new Camrys where I live.
Goes outside to make sure my 99 Toyota solara camery is still there
What does the inside of a Fuel Filter look like after 300,000 miles, well here is the video where I cut open the fuel filter on this van! th-cam.com/video/92TfTQTmuq4/w-d-xo.html
+ChrisFix Very very interesting Chris, Thanks again! I'm a proud new subscriber of your channel : )
hi
i need to change gearbox oil for my mazda cx9 2012 but idont now how
please ineed from you to learn me how or to make a vedio
thanks you chris
+ChrisFix You have the most random cars.
+Eat The Rich Thanks man and welcome aboard!
Spoiler!.... It looks black
You got a lot of potassium in there. Did someone stick a banana in your tailpipe?
+JoeCnNd you made my day, thanks
Now that takes me back.
Can hear the theme in my head.
JoeCnNd Lmmfao 😂
Detective Foster: Yeah, and we're not gonna fall for a banana in the tailpipe.
Axel Foley: [mocking him] You're not gonna fall for the banana in the tailpipe? It should be more natural, brother. It should flow out, like this - "Look, man, I ain't fallin' for no banana in my tailpipe!" See, that's more natural for us. You been hanging out with this dude too long.
Antifreeze reading “POS” means its POSitive for antifreeze chrisfix
Daddy Bear 🐻 thanks
His name is Chris Verbal
How do you know Chris fixes name?
@@mshrailfan129 9:35 top right
@@thehypercovery thanks
why would you want to know that
Marshall idk but now you know
This videos proves that proper maintenance will make any car make or model last a very long time!
when i saw the title i was really hoping the car had went 300,000 miles without changing oil haha
mike gager Haha, yea, not possible. But that would have been crazy!
Would have been like little rocks coming out of the drain lol
mike gager Hah, yeah, remove the plug and just something that looks like roofing tar starts to slowly squeeze out. :(
ChrisFix chriss what m oil are u recomman for hilux 2016 auto 3.0 4WD
Perfect timing, back in 2000 my wife purchased a 1996 ford Ranger for are son long story short it needs a lot of work, thank you your going to save me a ton of money my son recently purchased a new car I pray he takes better care of it, I'm retired now I'll be sure to follow your videos or as I call them courses, THANKS AGAIN 😊
Things last when you take care of them🙂👏♥️
@@faze_pancakes4456 no you’re just a fucking idiot
@@faze_pancakes4456 Sheesh man it's a tractor. Things don't last forever
Brother?
@@Propainus thank you
@@faze_pancakes4456 idiot you are probably 9 years old judging by your fortnite inspired TH-cam Chanel. When you say took care of your tractor, what you probably do is put gas/diesel and air in the tires.
Getting almost 300,000 miles out of a 3.8 essex is pretty damn impressive.
I do oil samples occasionally but this video is probably the best on the internet. It tells folks how to actually sample and why it is valuable to monitor the engine.... Thanx for sharing.
+Lanc Mac No problem! Glad the video was helpful!
when he said "i take care of all of my cars. tbat can be seen with the how to videos"
i instantly thought of the "how to change blinker fluid" video
Does that even need to be changed??
@@JoeMama-ub9zn ......
@@JoeMama-ub9zn wow...
I now know that blinker fluid does not exist
@@JoeMama-ub9zn lmao
If it was 300,000 mile FIRST oil change I don't think that there would be any oil in the Engine in the first place lol
+Daniel Dubois Ford mondeo 2014 2.0 EcoBoost 203KM go just 50k km on one change oil. Now is another engine
+Daniel Dubois oil will turn to complete sludge at around 20k miles if not changed
+Daniel Dubois Likely not, unless the user was working with synthetic straight weight oil and bypass oil filters. Then there might be a chance of it being the original oil.
+Jared Taylor BMW recomend in some of its engines to change oil every 16k - 18k miles... sooo... ?
ImLazy z in newer engines that is the case, newer toyotas last 10k on a synthetic oil change easily. this is an older engine. sooo....?
Even with the sound off, this is a fine video. Cheers to a great mechanic.
90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home..... Why doesn't anyone like my jokes?
I like it.
+Bored Kid stop being a joke killing bitch. Have some humour
lol
Seriously I do not found your comment funny at all. It's definitely discussing!!! But it's true facts. Sad.
+Lok Tom is english not your first language?
Me a 20 y/o adopting a 17y/o car my parents drove until I was 18. I know they took good care of the car but man I love to try this. After spending literally the last 12 hours watching your videos I am going to change all the fluids, fix the rims, and paint correct it. Btw it's a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer with 300k miles
you made it seem in the title like this was the first oil change in 300,000 miles...
Tim Groot now is that possible? can all these dumbasses who are butt hurt in the comments by the title, use their brain to know what to expect rather than taking the title to an extreme literal? no wonder our country is so fucked, y'all don't ask the most basic questions to yourselves
Good way to get views fella.
@@michaelt147 alright michael
You are right.
Misleading title, actually just a 292,059 mile oil change.
Probably didn't think it would last another 7,941 miles haha
+Russell Whitney I think you can round at this point, lol.
you got this new in 95?? Damn how old are you, you sound young
I was thinking the same thing, I thought he was 20ish
i think he meant his family bought it in 95
gwrm270 he said he drove it when it was new
@Darkredo He could of sat on his daddy's lap driving when he was a few moons old.
perks of being a vampire- never getting old ;)
If Chris can get 300K miles out of a Ford van purchased new that confirms that he really knows what he is doing.Not that we had any doubts.Excellent videos he deserves to be number one on TH-cam auto repair channels.
Eh, just depends how you drive it, my dad has a 2004 Ford Expedition and its still running strong at 410,000 miles
Ok. I know I haven't seen your face, Chris, but there is no way you've been driving since 1994!! That would mean you're at least 38 years old now?!?! You sound like a 20 something. Love your videos! Keep up the good work!
I forgot what business it was... but I was once asked how old I was by the customer service on the phone becasue I thought I was 19 or something... when I was almost 30. gotta hit that "deep" voice eh..
+Randall Reed "family car" not really me owning it but my parents. I was in the back going to soccer practice haha.
ChrisFix how old are you though?
he said soccer... ewwro lame
Eat My Moto Dust Chris is 36. Look it up
I'm doctor and this is the first time i've come across a blood test of a car! Anemia maybe? No, iron was good...
G6PD negative..... you aren't a fuckin doctor.
always the odd tit
+josh jackson and how do you know that?
Edumahcation because no medical professional would say low iron when it comes to Anemia... They would refer to G6PD... Due to the fact that they use that term often and it would be second nature... So dont lie on the internet
***** ouch
In the 60s I ran a Ford Prefect with a side valve engine. The engines at that time only lasted about 40 or 50 thousand miles. Oil then was poor quality, plus engines then were basic, but easy to work on. Only having three gears didn't help. Modern vehicles are much better manufactured, plus the lubricating oils now are very efficient at keeping the engines clean and well lubricated. We have come a long way.
+Sloopy .Dog It is amazing how much technology has improved engine wise. Today 150K is considered average mileage!
+ChrisFix When I started driving in the 60s most car engines lasted about 45,000 miles if you were lucky. You had to de-coke the engine every couple of thousand miles. My first car was a 1947 Ford Prefect. 3 gears, side valve engine, 6v lights, vacuum wipers, no heater, but it did have a starting handle, which you often needed. The engine oil in those days was basic and not very good. Performance cars, like the Jag and Daimler had better engines and the lasted well and were more refined. I have had some great classic cars in my time and I enjoyed every one of the. I even had a Wartburg 2 stroke and several Lada's. Happy Days!
Sloopy .Dog What would happen if you used today's oil in the engines that did not last long will they then last longer?
I'm beyond impressed by how good the oil comes out. My first car (07 Accord) had 210k and oil came out thick, black, and metallic every time
2:30 i was like "Nooooooooo, oil is going to spill on the floor!!!!" lol
MrRangerZr1 haha
ChrisFix I Just ordered samples for my cars, cant wait!
MrRangerZr1 Let me know what results you get! I cant wait to hear how everyone's cars are doing!
ChrisFix Thanks. its gonna be a while before i know. My next oil change is due in 4k miles
MrRangerZr1 haha, I am just letting you know so when you get it done you can remember to tell me how it goes!
POS means "positive off scale". Basically, it is saying how they do their analysis you had more AF in your oil than they are instrumented for.
Thanks Tyler!
It also means presence of substance so in this case the best option is to verify with the company..... Lol a year after the original comment
Tyler Kent I say it means Piece of shit
HMHS Britannic yup
His motors $hit the bed in any of the above scenarios!
As always this video is super informative. Hundreds of times I have seen this on different channels that oil was sent to lab for testing and here are the results, etc. etc. But no one has ever explained in such details like you in one by one. Really Awesome man. However, the Lab should do the TBN also which is Total Base Number. This is especially important for Diesel Vehicles. Here in Pakistan, the oil test results are super expensive. They will charge like USD 225~280/- depending how many tests we want them to do. That’s why no one sends the used oil sample in the lab and it gives chances for oil companies to keep selling their sub-standard items openly in the market.
My 97 Dakota just turned 350,000 still running great and I'm interested... Love my truck and will probably rebuild engine instead of buying new truck.
my dads good friend had a early 90s Honda civic with 850k, 150k from getting a brand new one for free, and he just gave the car up cause he had a new Audi and a truck. the civic ran beautifully too.
Chris' Ford has 300,000 MILES not km. That's almost a half million kilometers dude.
Both don't mention any units.
Just ordered my kit, made sure to let them know I learned about them from your videos 👌🏻
I like your attention to detail and I occasionally learn something from your presentations. Thanks and keep them coming!
Old video that continues to age well; Always good stuff from Chris. I just wanted to mention that "POS" for the 'Antifreeze %' line means "possible." Amounts were trace enough that they couldn't say for sure that it's contaminated with coolant, but there were elevated levels of sodium and potassium.
I am a customer of Blackstone for more than a decade now, and I really appreciate the value their service provides.
I thought it was "positive". Like; there is antifreeze but trace amount. Which we can't say how much but; we are sure it is above zero
Actually that comes to the same thing
Id like to see more videos on this van honestly. Seeing how a vehicle wears at this sort of mileage when taken care of and knowing from the beginning its full history would be a pretty cool and interesting thing to look at.
POS stands for "Presences of substance"
Adam Kukish Correct answers are not allowed!
Phenate you piece of shit
Adam Kukish Or a PIECE IF SHIT
Yes vary true
Adam Kukish yeah if you have a blood tester and have diabetes if your number goes higher than the reader can read it'll also give the same reading of POS
I once knew a guy who had an old Dodge that went over the 1 million mark! Counter re-setted to all zeros. He went by the name of Al Bundy....
That's crazy
he should sell it with "0 miles"
i heard he also scored 4 touchdowns in one game
And Dodge wanted to give him a new Dodge Viper if he let them take some pictures when the counter reset to 0.
That is awesome! I emailed ford and they basically replied "Big deal" lol. Thanks Ford!
im an engine machinist and it sounds like u need a full rebuild, but i've never seen a car with that much milage and still runs with almost 500km for the first rebuild you took more than excelent care
Always feels good to get over 300k miles. My Acura is still going at 310k. I will probably buy another RSX if this one ever breaks down
Damn I just bought a type s with 165k miles yours a type s?
+levi cruz of course
You ever had problems with 3rd gear? Mine acts up every once in awhile. My buddy had his tranny rebuilt because of it. Apparently they're known for it. I suspect that the previous owner of mine beat the guts out of it though. Less than 130k
+Ryan Gsell mine pops out sometimes but I heard its common
My 73 Plymouth is still humming after 450K
7:50 "SUS viscosity"
GET IT OUT OF MY HEAD AAAAAHHHHHH
Amogus
So many people said they came here to see a car that had gone 300,000 miles without an oil change LOL, and are getting mad like you put up clickbait. Do you fools honestly think a car/truck can go 300,000 miles without an oil change??
I know right fucking dumbass's
Of course they change the oil 😐😐
That's true, but most people are clicking on the video and think that because they don't take time to actually process what the title says, especially people who don't know about cars.
in Germany there are even people who think that oil changes are just a thing to let the car manufacturers let suck some extra money from you in the workshops and there even is a company selling a special oil for one lifetime filling for the engine... but I really doubt that this is healthy
Solid Snake it’s just your typical anti-capitalist bunch
FBI if you’re going to call someone a dumbass, at least use proper grammar. Dumbass.
Our friends had a windstar. It spent so much time at the dealers, they had to take it back under the lemon law. They liked the vehicle but apparently it had many ,many issues that just couldn't be fixed. The dealer even suggested the vehicle may have been hit by lightning at the dealership or somewhere on its way to the dealership from the manufacturer. It was all electrical issues and it didn't matter what they did to it, it continued to be plagued with electrical issues. I have seen several cars sent to the crusher after being hit by lightning. You cannot fix all the electrical issues once lightning has hit them.
That's pretty interesting, thanks for sharing!
I just ordered a kit and in the "howd you hear about us" section "Chris Fix" is an option which I chose. Cant wait to see what my 100k r53 Mini Cooper produces using Pennzoil Plat.5w30.
you should send in a sample of the fresh oil used for a better base line.
Good idea!
ChrisFix Blackstone very likely already has this data on each oil. Contact them.
ChrisFix you tell me how to take care of cars !!!!
I've always changed the oil before its due, my vehicles have lasted. Changing the oil is great feeling, its never work. So good for mental health.
Thanks for sharing!
It gives a big peace of mind doesnt it?
I use Blackstone and take my samples using their vacuum pump, no mess. The Black sample container has the postage prepaid and is self-addressed to them. I added a quick drain I bought to my oil pan, no more drain plug in the drain pan or replacing crush washer. Oil drains into a bottle thru a hose, no mess period. Bob
I just ordered a test kit from Blackstone. I cant wait to find out when my miata is gonna blow the fuck up.
lol
+Black Socrates What was the diagnosis?
+Black Socrates lol, so did you find that she will blow?
ChrisFix I think it blew and he ded, shame
Imagine being this guys kid going to jr high school thinking that one day dad might get a cool new car all the while dad is developing a strategy to make the old van put out at least another 200k miles lmao
I mean. thats cooler than having a cool new car because it means you can repair cars. hell, I plan on keeping my 1982 yamaha xj750 seca around until 2050 if I can
@@diegoaespitia it's really not. Not for a teenager who shows up in a "hoopty" vs a newer truck or car. Maybe as we age we appreciate that skill. My comment was just a joke on being the kid who's dad has a perfectly running busted ass van.
6:22
They put a banana in your car🍌
What?
Fade ML bananas are an excellent source of potassium ;)
@@poopubitch also salt
@@poopubitch ohhh
Haha
Chris u sounded so chill back then! The hype voice is a nice added touch - thanks for all your hard work, sir
This was in the old school ChrisFix days :p Thanks a lot!
I feel your pain man. I had a corolla wit 295k and luckily it has a slow oil leak so I fill it back up every month 😂. The most changed oil is leaking oil.
You've own it since 95? I thought you were in your late teens or early 20's.
My family owned it. Your age guess is correct lol.
I mean I assume he's at least old enough to have been at least 10 in the mid-late 90s, seeing as he was possibly alive when the H1 hummer was still a new thing
@@brendancross2767 He was born In 95-96 .
I wanted to watch u change oil on a car, didnt realize we were getting a whole science lesson lmao
I have a 2005 escape V6 that my parents bought new. I change the oil every 3,000 miles with valvoline maxlife synthetic blend and a motorcraft FL-820s filter (with the anti drainback valve i've heard is important for these engines longevity. Mine has the CD4E automatic; you can't really replace the filter but it does have a drain plug. every few oil changes I drain and refill the trans to keep the fluid fresh. it gets an air filter every other oil change. Car runs great but unfortunately the rust is starting to win the war (Michigan)
I'm at 290k miles with no major engine or trans work ever needed. Many would say my maintenance habits are overkill but I think its worth it. I don't mind some wrenching and parts are pretty cheap so why not? Once I hit 300k I plan to get the oil tested. Keep up the great work!
Good work
why am I watching this I don't even have a car
Same 😂
LMAO 😂 this shit funny
Cuz Chris fix is the man
You need to watch it and do oil changes to other people make the money to buy a car
You got a car yet my guy?
ford sure makes great cars i "tell you what" (Hank Hill).
yep as long as the transmission isn't messed up (mostly 90s Ford) or engine (every year that I can remember) or emissions (every metropolitan area has junk yard full of them for this reason.)
they last long as long you have those cheap plastic interiors in the shop every 5 days
"Dammit Dale thats Fiat"(Hank Hill)
I have a 1991 ford f350 with 240k miles and still running strong probably get quite a few miles before needing a rebuild
I had a ford focus that ran perfect until at 129k when some woman from China ran a red light. all those oil changes and preventive maintenance for nothing.
anyone else miss read the title and think it's the first oil change at 300,000 miles?
+bro1029384756 haha, that would be impossible!
+bro1029384756 Yeah, i did.
same
You are driving that car from 22 years ? What a champ. You deserve the latest model.
Then he'd only get a car that's like two years younger lol. The Windstar was only made until 2003
"I do an oil change every 5000 miles. Oh this oil change hasn't been done for 8000 Miles". Nice work Sparky
I like that you're a driveway mechanic like.most of us lol
+bigwillchill Thanks!
ill tell ya whats really goin on here. you send a sample of oil in and i guarantee it goes directly to this guys house. that goes right into the garbage. then he prints out some hocus pocus readings that no one really understands and charges you 25 bones. im onto everyone. i should play a detective on TV
+Frank Brazil I would agree with you, if it weren't for the fact that the printout showed the increased viscosity and zinc content from the STP oil treatment. The testing company was not informed that there was oil treatment added, yet their results showed it anyway, meaning that they had to have tested the oil somehow, otherwise they would have had no way of knowing there was additives in the oil.
+Nathan Antilla ...maybe. of course hes gonna say it picked up the stp in the analysis. joe blow on the street isnt going to able to comprehend what those numbers actually mean. ive sold parts for 20 years. this is just silly anyway lol
+Frank Brazil Thanks for sharing Frank but they do an analysis and they check for everything you saw on the sheet using a mass.spec. They test the oil for some race car teams and oil companies too.
Everyone who clicked thought the oil hasn’t been changed in 300,000 miles
Yes true
I have a 04 Santa Fe with the 2.4 engine and automatic transmission. at 300.3000 miles I took off oil pan and replaced the rod bearings as preventative maintenance.the brass was barely beginning to show through. I replaced them with it in the car .I also replaced the lower shells on the crankshaft. All the bearings were standard size..ole SUV is still humming along..I'm shooting for 500.000 miles lol I just want to see how long an engine can possibly last..also I flushed out the cooling system and used k and w block seal because surely the head gasket has degraded to some degree even though it doesn't appear to have done so lol..so far so good. I always enjoy your videos great work man!!!!
"I take good care and change oil at the correct time"
"The oil has been chanhed aftee 8000 miles in this van" -Chrisfix 2k17 😂😂
* laughs in 30 000 km oil change interval *
Also had a check engine light on
I'm more surprised a Ford lasted almost 300,000 miles lol
+Kyle SoSik cars that the owners perceive as cheap and "meh" don't last as long as more expensive cars and/or brands that tend to attract owners who have the mindset/shopping for durability (these folks will generally stick to maintenance more regularly). IMO a cars' longevity these days is just as much a self-fulfilling prophecy due to the consumer attitude and maintenance factors as it would be due to the car actually having some superior components or genius engineering. Yes, ford is not known for going top-shelf with their components, but then there are also stories of things like BMW's putting plastic coolant pumps that are basically designed to fail just after warranty, or "bad years" of automatic trannies on hondas.
My old 99 Ford explorer had over 330, 000 miles on it. It would still be running right now but she was totaled.
hahahaha right!
+Kyle SoSik 348,000miles
+Kyle SoSik We have a 1997 Camry that runs like a charm, with no parts needing to be replaced besides wipers, tires, the usual. It has 200k miles on it. We also have a 2003 Mercury Sable with 120k miles on it, and something different breaks on it every month or two. It's constantly in the fucking shop. We've had several cars from both companies over the years, and the story is always the same.
This just shows with proper care your car will last forever.
“Another settlement needs our help”
I’m already getting PTSD
@@ornstein3592 no no no I’m supposed to say that you dweller now goto sentinel site and kill the ghouls inhabiting it
I live in the u.k and there was a taxi driver who had a series 1 mondeo diesel who did regular commutes to the airport and back and he racked up over a million miles, it had several clutches and a turbo along the way and a gearbox I think but had the original engine. I don't think he ever went fast in it and maintained regularly. I have a petrol mondeo that's covered 142,000 and runs sweet. I might try one of those kits just to see what comes back. Nice video
"Silicon" is not silicone. It's and element on the periodic table.
OK, Mr. Dictionary.
It’s what they inject to make girls tittys look bigger
Mike Castellon nice one, mike
0:51 I can tell that says Gulf. Makes sense for a Ford to use Gulf. Remember the GT40
For everyone saying they thought his video was about an oil change after 300000 miles, you really think the car would be alive??? lmao
These reading would scare the "average person" simply because their may be an issue with his head gasket. But because it's ChrisFix it's all relative. Lol. Love this channel.
300,000 miles. Masha' Allah.
salam bro
allahu akbar
+youtuber aloha snackbar
+Alberto Mendoza *kaboom*
SHIT ITS GONNA BLOW not the engine
How bout testing the oil on a car that hasnt had an oil change for 300k miles.lol
***** Haha, if you could get an engine to run that long on one oil change you would be rich! I would imagine whichever oil company you used to do that oil change would pay big bucks to say their oil lasted 300k hahaha! I know I would use that oil after a test like that lol.
***** hahaha
i have a jar of oil from my jeep that went 30k miles between oil changes its not really oil anymore how it didn't blow up is beyond me
duke duckett Do you still have that? I would love to see that get tested!
sure do its been out of the car for about a month but its sealed in a mason jar. ill see about getting a testing kit
dang, 8K miles. That's twice as far as the longest I've waited to change my oil.
Krankie V Lol yeah this guy's saying leave it in for 10,000. I don't know about you but mine is pretty dark at 3k so that's when I change it.
Krankie V I usually go 4k, the oil is just starting to get a little dark then.
kingcrimson234
I usually go 4k with synthetic blend oil. The oil I buy is pretty inexpensive, and it makes me feel more comfortable knowing I'm keeping my engine very clean inside.
Krankie V yeah, synthetic will leak through gaskets a lot easier, as its thinner. So buying expensive isn't always the best option....especially if u have over 75k miles
Krankie V Partial synthetic oils or synthetic blends are a joke to begin with. You will notice that no company who sells this high priced rip-off actually lables on the container the exact amount of the content is synthetic. It could be less than 1% and qualify as a semi-synthetic motor oil. You're better off using full synthetic.
I just had the oil changed on a 06 Crown Victoria that had not been changed in 12,000 miles. YIKES!! It was black and gritty, hoping the engine didn't get too much damage from being in there so long. Fingers crossed
Yikes! Let me know if anything happens to the car!
2:18 my worst fear when doing a piss test.
When you dont smoke but you eat poppyseeds...
What happens when you send them a brand new oil?😂
U waste ur money on nonsense. And get results that is already in the back of the brandnew oil u just sent.
@@gabrieldauz9396 i just got my results back using my engines old oil. And some new oil i sent to see.. They added so much bs to the new oil because it went straight from quart to container and sent out.. I paid monry for this shit!
I know Project Farm sent a sample of 70-year old, unused oil (from an old but unopened can) . I think he compared it to new oil, but I cannot recall if he sent a sample of the new oil for testing. Worth a watch though.
@@joeyy2207 definetly.. Im hoping there was an error. Sent email with reults as well as images of the exact quart the oil came in.. Maybe it was a honest mistake because the other sample i sent smelled somewhat of gas in my damn oil and the results read a significant amount in my oil! Oh man seems like speedee mechanic flushed out my engine with diesal and didnt get it all out or some gas got in somehow. Those results were on poiny. Copper and hella other crap in my old oil! I was pleased and also love watvhing them sludgy oils being cleaned
Shouldn't it be oil from a newer car rather than new oil from an old car?
Too much bananas and a high salt diet on your vehicle.
anything you say Dr!
My dad's 1999 Ford F150 4-wheel drive just reach 950,000 miles today haven't replaced engine or transmission. The truck seems to still run almost perfect. Only have had to replace the alternator twice
Lol they ripped off the Cold Stone logo
Holy shit you're right. Thought it looked familiar.
Where at?
add the time stamp
Hmm, I wonder if using the oil that is initially released when you open up the pan would change the test results... like maybe more sediment found settling at the bottom. 🤔 Cool video, Chris 😀
That car came out when I went into preschool! I thought you were my age bro (26)!!!
Interesting that 8k mi conventional oil looked pretty good. Whats more impressive, is the 8.4 million subs, Congrats. Heck i been a viewer since somewhere around the 35 k sub years, you do a good job !
POS = positive reading for antifreeze
As in let's do a video on how to change a head gasket on a 1995 Windstar!
SilentServiceCode
Maybe, maybe not. That is in parts per million. So yes, a little is getting through, but it's also really old. I'm not Chris, I don't know what he'll do, but with lots of points of wear in the engine, I'd probably just keep caring for it until it goes without doing anything drastic.
Oh, and thanks for the POS for meaning positive. Wouldn't have thought of that. :) But hey, if he wants do a head gasket or any other deeper rebuild to deal with issues I'm in full support too buddy!
SilentServiceCode Thanks for the info man! I couldnt find that anywhere! I figured it meant there was something saying that there is antifreeze!
SilentServiceCode Haha, not going to happen! If the leak is bad maybe but for 8k miles on that oil, the reading really isnt bad. If the engine was newer, then yes, but at this point, it is too much work for too little gain.
At first, I thought you were gonna show us a car that hasn't had an oil change in 300,000 miles.
+Dcc357 I dont think that is physically possible lol
Being a bit picky here, but 8 ppm means that in a million parts, 8 of them are the contaminant, rather than 8 + 1,000,000.
I think that's how he explained it
That's exactly what he said, smartass.
These are not send in sample tests, but some interesting tests are: fuel-air mix ratio before and after combustion chamber (you'll be very surprised of the fuel content in the exhaust!), send in a sample of your antifreeze, see if there is actually oil in your antifreeze (spoiler alert! Oil pressure is higher than coolant pressure), (this is a test of how the type of driving you do affects your fuel economy) there is an aftermarket fuel gauge that is super accurate, an option of the kit is to give you a minute by minute MPG as your car is driven. (People with heavy feet are paying for the fast-lane lifestyle!) Give me a yell if your interested in more suggestions. Great how-to videos! Thanks Chris!