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Free Engine Oil Sampling Kit to DIAGNOSE PROBLEMS with your car or boat engine

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Free Engine Oil Sampling Kit to DIAGNOSE PROBLEMS with your car or boat engine
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Store RepPauscars on 15/11/2012 - 11:41 roktex.com.au (1942 clicks)
Last edited 21/11/2012 - 13:47
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The deal gets you a 100% free kit for taking a sample from your engine. Why not take this opportunity to see what is going on inside your engine.

The kit also includes an engine oil sample bag and postage paid mailing pack to ISO certified laboratories for detailed analysis of your engines oil!

You will not pay a cent to get a selection of the laboratory analysis sent to you via email.

There is no obligation but if you wish to receive the full detailed report with maintenance recommendations for your engine these will cost you $35 (only available for Ozbargainers).

The analysis takes up to 48hours and includes the following tests on your engine's oil (see http://www.roktex.com.au/whatIsTested ) for more information.
- Moisture determination using coulometric Karl Fisher method.
- Wear metal concentration using Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES).
- Contamination metals and silicon also by ICP-OES.
- Oxidation and nitration by Fourier Transform Infrared.
- Additive metals also by ICP-OES.

Note that the test requires only 80ml of your engines oil to perform the test.

Automotive Engine Oil Sampling Kit

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  • brocky2006 on 15/11/2012 - 11:43
    +1

    wasnt this posted a couple of weeks ago?

    • foobar on 15/11/2012 - 12:21

      Yes, but there were no free results, had to pay. This time round, it looks like you'll get some results for free, must still pay for full results though.

      • supersabroso on 15/11/2012 - 14:06
        +1

        Hmmm, maybe but I'd like confirmation as that sentence is worded sneakily. From the looks of it, only the kit and reply postage paid is for free (which it is to anyone already).

        A discount of 9.1% is given to you via this code.

        Rep, what do you mean by selection? I think that this is important as the general feel is that this is not much of a deal. What percentage of results would we get to preview/what is their importance with respect to the rest of the report?

        • Store Repauscars @ Roktex on 18/11/2012 - 15:31

          The free results include
          Water contamination
          Contamination of an oil based lubricant by water can damage the metal-to-metal surfaces that the lubricant is designed to protect. The local frictional effects within the lubrication system be it hydraulic, engine, transmission etc, can cause temperatures in excess of the boiling point of water which would in effect cause steam cleaning of the oil away from the surfaces. The boiling of the water or moisture can also promote oxidation in the oil and be blamed for corrosion and poor lubrication on the metal surfaces. Moisture can be sourced from the atmosphere when the compartment is cooling down, engine blow by gasses and coolant leaks.

          Oxidation
          Oxidation and nitration values in new oils reflect the presence of additives and base oil compositions.

          Calcium
          Calcium as calcium petroleum sulfonate is a detergent. It cleans carbon deposits from engines and acts as a corrosion inhibitor and dispersant.

          Lead
          Lead is a very soft metal used in alloys in combination with tin for engine bearings and bushings. Lead is present in hydraulic pump alloys as well. Highly oxidized engine oils attack bearing material, which increases lead readings.

  • Store Repauscars @ Roktex on 15/11/2012 - 11:47

    I should mention that we can only offer deal to the first 1000 respondents as we have limited stock.

  • BotanicGarden on 15/11/2012 - 11:52
    +4

    Blood test for cars

  • MATTDAMON on 15/11/2012 - 11:56

    Put in a lodgement, will be good to see how the bikes motor is going.

  • Store Repauscars @ Roktex on 15/11/2012 - 12:00

    When you order please ensure that your email address is correct as while the kit is obviously delivered to your physical address the results and recommendations and any other notifications in relation to your kit are emailed to this address. Thanks

  • foobar on 15/11/2012 - 12:18

    Just curious, as a result of your previous deal, how many OzBargainers took up the offer?

  • Store Repauscars @ Roktex on 15/11/2012 - 12:22
    +3

    foobar the response on the previous offer was a little disappointing as we only had a take up of around 30.

  • t25 on 15/11/2012 - 12:30

    wth. error message.

  • hoxygt on 15/11/2012 - 12:41

    Shame - sounds like a great deal :)

  • highon2str on 15/11/2012 - 12:44

    How do I order more than 1 kit?

  • Splashtash on 15/11/2012 - 12:54
    -1

    Doesnt sound all that great to me……..like it costs $3.45 more if u dont type in the code for the full report along with recommendations when the analysis is complete…so what are the part results sent? sounds annoying to do if its not the full test~

    • lazybones1987 on 15/11/2012 - 13:51
      +10

      Our analysis indicates that your car engine has serious issues with ….

      Please pay the full fee of $35 for the complete report.

  • onlyletters on 15/11/2012 - 13:19
    +3

    WOW, NORMAL PRICE IS $38.50, for OzBargainers its $35! NOW THATS A BARGAIN!! NOT!!

    • Explosions_Hurt on 15/11/2012 - 13:34
      +4

      That's a little extreme, mate.

      • bhm133 on 15/11/2012 - 14:02
        +4

        I disagree. This isn't really a bargain as far as I can tell. Yes, there is a slight discount, but nothing here to really sell this service. You get a free limited sample report, but no where on their site is a sample report to be seen so we can gauge for ourselves what a report looks like and if the service is worth it. Nothing in this bargain makes me want to rush out and get an oil analysis done on my car as their isn't enough info on what they analyse (in laymans terms and not jargon).

        I own a 91 mr2. I love my car and do most work myself. I would love to know what is going on inside, but their website just doesn't really tell me. What the hell is FTIR and how is it important to me and my car? I know my car is old and has wear and tear (http://www.roktex.com.au/whatIsTested).

        • [Deactivated] on 15/11/2012 - 15:10
          +4

          If my chem major has taught me anything, i think Fourier Transform Infrared can be used to detect what's in your fart, if coupled with gas chromatography.
          These car blokes are probably looking for burnt organic material in your oil, or if you've farted down the oil line.

        • zipperman on 15/11/2012 - 15:22
          +1

          LMFAO down the oil line

        • brocky2006 on 16/11/2012 - 15:07

          and you have found my party trick!dang

  • shaybisc on 15/11/2012 - 13:45
    +1

    Whaddya do with the analysis? "Analysis reveals that your engine is rooted." Then what?

    • eug on 15/11/2012 - 13:50

      Then you buy a new car.

    • PinzVidz on 15/11/2012 - 15:04

      Put a hotted-up motor in it (as long as it's not an Excel or Barina, lol).

    • hoxygt on 15/11/2012 - 15:49
      +1

      sell it

  • tomee on 15/11/2012 - 14:04

    whoops i forgot to put OZB in referral field

  • Store Repauscars @ Roktex on 15/11/2012 - 14:14

    tomee send an email to [email protected] notifying us of your error and we will ensure that your order is amended appropriately.

    shaybisc - there are many reasons why your analysis may not come out clean. Some as simple as changing an oil filter for high silicon readings (i.e indicative of dirt) or giving your engine a decent long run if you are getting high levels of fuel dilution from excessive blow by gases at startup etc, etc!

  • [Deactivated] on 15/11/2012 - 14:15
    +9

    worst free sample ever, tasted HORRIBLE

  • morpheu on 15/11/2012 - 15:04
    +1

    30 sales for what is a specialized and niche service is pretty good in my books, for a general sales forum where everything from nappies to computer parts to whitegoods is sold, if this were a motor/bike forum of course there would be more interest but considering the ad is free you're doing ok!
    but rep, you should make offer clearer, "You will not pay a cent to get a selection of the laboratory analysis sent to you via email" but on second page step 3 "we will email your report to you when your results are ready and payment of $38.50 has been received" is the free offer just for the sample kit, or a discount off normal report cost, or a free but reduced analysis? and yes i used the referral code

    • Store Repauscars @ Roktex on 15/11/2012 - 20:26

      morpheu as well as a free kit the deal also gets you a discount of the full results. The free results include

      • Water contamination
        Contamination of an oil based lubricant by water can damage the metal-to-metal surfaces that the lubricant is designed to protect. The local frictional effects within the lubrication system be it hydraulic, engine, transmission etc, can cause temperatures in excess of the boiling point of water which would in effect cause steam cleaning of the oil away from the surfaces. The boiling of the water or moisture can also promote oxidation in the oil and be blamed for corrosion and poor lubrication on the metal surfaces. Moisture can be sourced from the atmosphere when the compartment is cooling down, engine blow by gasses and coolant leaks.

      • Oxidation
        Oxidation and nitration values in new oils reflect the presence of additives and base oil compositions.

      • Calcium
        Calcium as calcium petroleum sulfonate is a detergent. It cleans carbon deposits from engines and acts as a corrosion inhibitor and dispersant.

      • Lead
        Lead is a very soft metal used in alloys in combination with tin for engine bearings and bushings. Lead is present in hydraulic pump alloys as well. Highly oxidized engine oils attack bearing material, which increases lead readings.

      The full report along with recommendations is available at $35 for OZbargainers.

      I hope this clarifies.

  • [Deactivated] on 15/11/2012 - 15:12

    Combine this deal with the Sole Mio one…
    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/84027

  • Dr Techno on 15/11/2012 - 15:52
    +2

    Is it okay to sign up and not submit the sample in 6 months or so?

    I just did a oil change recently and have another 4500km left for next oil change.

    Currently switched to Diesel oil for my sports car to clean it out a little bit. Would be curious to see whats going on in number terms.

    I assume its best to take a sample just before the next change interval, to maximise the time of oil interaction.

    • seanbaussie on 15/11/2012 - 15:57

      I wondered that too - going away in a few weeks & don't want to be reading through the reports while away, but interested when I get back.

    • steviee on 15/11/2012 - 16:57

      But as you put diesel oil in it won't this cloud the results ? diesel oil having more detergents the report will show more contaminants in the oil, which i just told you for free.

      • Dr Techno on 15/11/2012 - 17:09

        I dont think it matters that much, its not like additional contaminants are coming out from no where. Might be higher concentrations of them. Im actually interested in metal wear, dont think the diesel oil Im using has any protective zinc additives. Would be good to compare diesel oil with my regular petrol only oil. Since theres lots of theories around.

  • Store Repauscars @ Roktex on 19/11/2012 - 11:59

    There has been a great response to this deal and we are giving priority to those people who have responded to our follow up email requesting further information so please check your inbox for this email.

    The email was sent from [email protected]

    Thanks.

  • highon2str on 19/11/2012 - 12:47

    Really? I for one have backed away from this since not getting a reply to my question early on in the thread, and also reading all the negative comments about the deal… Still willing to give it a shot though, pending a response. Surely it would be necessary to have a couple of tests run after trying different oils, additives, etc.

    • Store Repauscars @ Roktex on 20/11/2012 - 00:21

      highon2str. Yes the response has been fantastic with comments overwhelmingly positive. There have, of course, been queries on how the process works which is understandable as the process is reasonably technical. It should be noted however that the recommendations from the lab technicians based on the detailed results are easy to understand and not overly technical.

      With regard to the second part of your question the tests performed distinguish between additive elements, wear elements and contaminants. Wear and contamination will therefore be picked up in any oil if present.

  • Store Repauscars @ Roktex on 20/11/2012 - 21:38

    We have had a lot of questions about how much oil is required. You will only need to extract 80ml of oil using the kit to send off to the laboratory for testing.

  • Store Repauscars @ Roktex on 21/11/2012 - 13:46

    Further to comment above the test does not need to be performed at oil change. The kit allows you to take and 80ml sample through the dipstick of your engine just follow the instructions.

    Again note we recommend you've travelled at least two thousand kms on your oil.

  • Store Repauscars @ Roktex on 23/11/2012 - 19:31

    Note the offer expires today.

    For those of you that have ordered kits if you have any further queries you can email them to [email protected]

    Thank you.

  • WesfromRayWhite on 13/12/2012 - 18:08

    i received it today - do i have to send back the oil sample? i dont want to

    • eug on 13/12/2012 - 18:09
      +1

      You shouldn't have asked for it then. ;)

      • WesfromRayWhite on 13/12/2012 - 18:20
        +1

        yeah i know… - will anything happen if i dont send it back?

    • Store Repauscars @ Roktex on 13/12/2012 - 18:31

      Hi, you are under no obligation to use the kit.

      Obviously we are unable to offer you any further value if you don't send in a sample.

      You are welcome to hand it over to someone who will benefit just ask them to email us to confirm the details.

      Failing that we would be grateful if you could send it back to us using the prepaid envelope enclosed with the kit.

      Email [email protected] for any further queries

      • WesfromRayWhite on 13/12/2012 - 18:33
        +1

        thanks for the reply mate - yes I will ask me mates if they want to give it a shot - if not I'll send it back right away - Is that alright?

  • Store Repauscars @ Roktex on 13/12/2012 - 18:34

    No problem.

  • awesomedude on 21/12/2012 - 13:22

    Almost a month since they received the oil sample and it is still "queued for processing" even though the description states "The analysis takes up to 48hours" . It was more of a publicity stunt than a genuine offer. Revoking my vote.

    • MtlOz on 31/12/2012 - 00:14

      I can't even check mine, I only get "internal error"
      Also sent about a month ago, and they are just around the corner from where I live.

      • Store Repauscars @ Roktex on 08/01/2013 - 19:46

        MtlOz have you been able to view your report yet? If not could you retry and email [email protected] if you are still experiencing problems.

  • WesfromRayWhite on 08/01/2013 - 20:26

    auscars mate - have you received my sample that I shipped back to you?

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