A used oil analysis is not just important for commercial vehicles or heavy equipment; they’re also especially important for passenger vehicles including sports cars.

We work with SPEEDiagnostix for used oil analysis. The Speed family (Lake Speed and Lake Speed, Jr.) has years of experience in the racing industry with specific knowledge for Porsche oil testing. They started their own service to fill the need for an effective, easy to use oil analysis kit.

Use a Porsche oil analysis kit

The first step in performing a used oil analysis is the simplest: purchase a kit. We can help you with that. Our used oil analysis kit combines modern techniques developed by the Speed family with expedited processing to deliver valuable data in a timely manner. In as few as 3 days, you can know the health of your Porsche’s engine, so you can make decisions based on data, not speculation.

The oil analysis kit will contain everything you need. Follow the steps outlined in the kit to extract a sample of used engine oil from your Porsche, register your sample online, and mail it to the lab for testing using the supplied pre-paid label.

Interpret the results of used oil testing

Technicians will check for elemental metals, such as aluminum, copper, iron, lead, silicon, tin and more. Knowing the levels of these materials can help you identify wear patterns in a specific part of the engine. High amounts of wear metal usually indicate an abnormal level of wear or other problems.

An insoluble test is a key part of a used oil analysis and involves technicians checking for insoluble matter like carbon, fuel, and dirt. This test measures how fast the oil is oxidizing and receiving contaminants, and how effectively the system’s oil filtration is functioning.

The oil’s viscosity, its alkalinity, and if the proper level of detergents and anti-wear additives are present will also be measured during used oil testing. If the results of the analysis aren’t within a proper range, you’ll be able to see it all in the detailed report.

Conduct regular Porsche oil testing

We know you’re admiring that beautiful washed and waxed Porsche in your garage and the feeling that comes with driving that Porsche is second to none. But do you know what problems could be lurking under the hood? The benefits of used oil testing go beyond preventive maintenance, ensuring you are protecting your Porsche from costly repairs. Without used oil analysis, you don’t really know the condition of your Porsche engine and the oil you are running in it.

Having your oil tested by SPEEDiagnostix through LN Engineering provides you access to experts who know Porsche engines—something other labs just can’t offer.

Put the oil analysis results to use

Ok, so what’s the next step? Doing a used oil analysis for your Porsche with an oil analysis kit isn’t something you do once. It should be part of your routine maintenance checklist. It’s best when recent results can be compared with other samples taken over a period of time.

We recommend used oil analysis for gasoline engines every 3,000-5000 miles and diesel engines every 250 hours. Vehicles that are tracked or raced should have their engine oil tested every 10 hours of operation. Try our oil analysis kit starter pack, 3-pack, or 6-pack options for testing, each with pre-paid shipping included, and receive your test results in about 5-6 business days.

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