Blackstone raises their basic price

[SpeedyG75VW]

Increased to to $28

http://www.blackstone-labs.com/free-test-kits.php

 

[CarbonSteel]

Yep; after using Blackstone for quite some time, I have switched to Polaris via my Amsoil preferred account. $19.50 with TBN included versus $35ish at Blackstone.

 

[BigD1]

The kit at NAPA is half that price and includes TBN.

 

[loneryder]

Originally Posted By: BigD1
The kit at NAPA is half that price and includes TBN.


How/where do you get them?

 

[BigD1]

Wix kit NAPA branded.

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Catalo...4077_0478036101

 

[loneryder]

Thanks BigD

 

[Nate1979]

I can't believe people still use Blackstone when there are options at half the price including TBN.

 

[k1rod]

I really think Blackstone is making a mistake here. They were already perceived as high priced, especially considering the extra $10 for TBN. I like the WIX kits which cost about $14 including TBN, but I have paid the extra money and supported Blackstone because they have supported this forum. But this... Unfortunately, this is now a deal breaker.

 

[Run]

That's unfortunate. I got the email from Blackstone the same day as the prices went up. Thanks for the advanced notice. /sarcasm

 

[Eddie]

The NAPA site doesn't say what is covered with their analysis. Anyone? Ed

 

[MolaKule]

SO did ALS:

$29+ per analysis, plus you have to buy the sample kit up front.

 

[dustyroads]

Originally Posted By: Eddie
The NAPA site doesn't say what is covered with their analysis. Anyone? Ed


I don't have results from my own yet, but from what I've seen you get wear metals, additives, contaminants and TBN. No oxidation, sulfation, nitration nor TAN. I'm referring to a gasoline engine sample, of course. They also test diesels, transmissions and diffs. With a transmission or diff, I believe they test TAN (no TBN required).

Polaris and Caterpillar labs test oxidation, sulfation and such in a standard test for decent price.

 

[Gasbuggy]

When the analysis costs more than the oil change, I lose interest.

 

[Toaster_Jer]

I do not like the price I pay at Blackstone but I sure appreciate their input especially with extended drains involved. If one is new at using UOA, they may be the best. I have taken that experience in tow and bought 3 Wix/NAPA kits for almost the price of one with Blackstone. I have sent one sample in so far and it's okay. No comments no universal ave. and such but you can call in and a tech will call you at (their) convenience. The one I talked to was helpful. The only other one I have experience with is with Amsoil and their not a bargain either. Enjoy your weekend.