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I am thinking of sending a sample of the old ATF to lab for analysis ... anyone ever use any company other than Blackstone?? I found a company named JG Lubricants ... anyone have any experience with them? below is the link - Thx!

http://www.jglubricantservices.com/o...s-program.html
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I would find out what type of testing they do and compare that with Blackstone as well as cost. If you do try them let us know!
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I would find out what type of testing they do and compare that with Blackstone as well as cost. If you do try them let us know!
so, I'm trying their Advanced test which is just a couple bucks more than what Blackstone charges for their standard test - turnaround time for results is 24 hrs from when they receive the sample which I found to be very quick - will post the report once I get it
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so, I'm trying their Advanced test which is just a couple bucks more than what Blackstone charges for their standard test - turnaround time for results is 24 hrs from when they receive the sample which I found to be very quick - will post the report once I get it
Please do. I am interested in looking at the format/content of their report.
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Well finally got my test done - and its got me a bit nervous ... although no antifreeze was found - they DID find high levels of metals -- maybe Rodney can chime in on this!
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Here is my car at 171k
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post5082520
with a half flush at 100k and 139k
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