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INDYMAC, on 25 February 2012 - 06:01 AM, said:

Hickey322, on 21 February 2012 - 11:53 AM, said:

What would the testing do for me, confirm the gas in the oil? I can smell a strong gas odor, so I know it's there. I know a nose is not the most accurate scientific instrument, but it does work. Would sending for analysis help diagnose my problem of how the gas is getting there?

Gasoline has a very strong distinctive smell. It doesn't take much in the oil to smell it. If you want to know how much is getting in your oil (fuel dilution %) and whether it's normal, then you'll have to do oil analysis. I would not recommend using Blackstone Labs for tuning your engine. Their method for testing fuel is not accurate enough for this purpose. I would recommend Polaris Labs or Dyson Analysis. Polaris will give you the more accurate data you need, but you'll have to interpret the data yourself. Dyson will give you all the data you need, plus a professional interpretation if you want it.

Good luck!

^ listen to this fella, a used oil analysis is the best way to have some peace of mind on this issue, for relatively low cost, plus we get to see some more used oil analysis data . Engine oil contains combustion by-products, it is not unusual for your oil to have a gasoline "smell" to it.

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INDYMAC, on 25 February 2012 - 06:01 AM, said:

Gasoline has a very strong distinctive smell. It doesn't take much in the oil to smell it. If you want to know how much is getting in your oil (fuel dilution %) and whether it's normal, then you'll have to do oil analysis. I would not recommend using Blackstone Labs for tuning your engine. Their method for testing fuel is not accurate enough for this purpose. I would recommend Polaris Labs or Dyson Analysis. Polaris will give you the more accurate data you need, but you'll have to interpret the data yourself. Dyson will give you all the data you need, plus a professional interpretation if you want it.

I currently have the free testing kit from Blackstone on the way. I will consider Polaris or Dyson instead. It looks like that is the next step. Thanks everyone.

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Hickey322, on 26 February 2012 - 04:29 PM, said:

INDYMAC, on 25 February 2012 - 06:01 AM, said:

Gasoline has a very strong distinctive smell. It doesn't take much in the oil to smell it. If you want to know how much is getting in your oil (fuel dilution %) and whether it's normal, then you'll have to do oil analysis. I would not recommend using Blackstone Labs for tuning your engine. Their method for testing fuel is not accurate enough for this purpose. I would recommend Polaris Labs or Dyson Analysis. Polaris will give you the more accurate data you need, but you'll have to interpret the data yourself. Dyson will give you all the data you need, plus a professional interpretation if you want it.

I currently have the free testing kit from Blackstone on the way. I will consider Polaris or Dyson instead. It looks like that is the next step. Thanks everyone.

Good choice