I’ve been sending you samples for five years. This report was the first one that spotted trouble. Sure enough, your diagnosis was spot on! It was a leaky intake gasket that was the most likely culprit, also causing the engine trouble light to come on. It seems the problem’s been cured. Should I change the oil again and send another sample after 2000 miles? How about using a synthetic? Again, great work guys.
Paul P.
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Kristin deviated from the family flock by attending Indiana University, earning an English degree. She worked as an editor and writer in Colorado and Michigan before the siren call of Blackstone brought her back to Indiana. Kristin started at Blackstone in 2002 and has since learned to love the intoxicating world of oil analysis. When she’s not working on the website, creating newsletters, doing HR stuff, or writing reports, Kristin enjoys running, swimming, gardening, and working on visiting all 50 states with her husband and kids.