How to take a sample

Two Methods

Take a sample when draining oil (Oil Change)

Step 1: Run engine or drive vehicle to warm the oil for 20 – 30 minutes to circulate oil allowing for a uniform sample.

Step 2: Sample oil while warm.

Step 3: Allow about a quart of oil to flow out to purge any debris; then obtain sample.

Step 4: Allow about a quart of oil to flow out to purge any debris; then obtain sample.

Step 5: Do not fill bottle completely, aim to fill to ¾, then tighten cap securely to allow for sample shaking by the lab.

Step 6: Complete sample submission on OilVue app and insert sample into the white mailing pouch.

Please be sure to include your return address and place the pouch in the mail.

Take a sample using a pump (Drawing Oil)

Step 1: Run engine or drive vehicle for 20 – 30 minutes to circulate oil allowing for a uniform sample.

Step 2: Using a vacuum pump allows access to the oil sump through the dipstick tube. To know how much sampling hose to use, measure the dipstick and add a foot.

Step 3: Thread a clean sample bottle to the pump.

Step 4: Insert one end of the tube into the dipstick tube. It helps to cut it at a 45-degree angle to avoid snagging on bends or restrictions. Place the tube about an inch from the bottom to prevent pulling contaminants off the floor of the oil pan.

Step 5: Insert the opposite end of the tube into the pump through the locking ring, pass through into the bottle by about ½”, tighten the lock ring.

Step 6: Pump plunger until bottle is 3/4 full. Loosen lock ring to release vacuum. A vacuum will be created in the bottle by the pump drawing the oil into the bottle with no contamination or cleaning of the pump needed.

Step 7: Remove sample from pump and tighten cap securely.

Step 8: Complete sample submission on OilVue app and insert sample into the white mailing pouch.
Please be sure to include your return address and place the pouch in the mail.

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