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Re: What are you looking at while the oils draining?
Posted to Shop Management Forum on 9/8/2006

Some overlooked options:

1. Cut that old oil filter open and inspect it.

2. Catch some oil for a lube oil analysis (gotta charge for that).

3. Inspect the dipstick, filler cap and visible valvetrain.

4. Take a look at the records/lube sticker to determ... Login to read more.