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Slick Talk: Powered By Blackstone Laboratories

Blackstone Laboratories

Every oil has a story, especially oil that comes from engines, transmissions, and industrial machinery. Blackstone Laboratories tests it all, and in Slick Talk, Blackstone Joe brings you an exclusive look behind the curtain of the oil analysis industry.

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Slick Talk - Episode 38: Art of the Pre-Buy

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2021/05/10

Sampling before you buy any car, truck, aircraft, boat, really anything that needs oil to do its job. If you've been following us for a while, you probably assumed as much but there is still a lot to learn when it comes to background info, what to expect in samples that have little/a lot of use, the list goes on. Listen as Blackstone Joe gives the breakdown on a pre-buy sample and how to get the most out of one.Bonus points: update on an upcoming podcast collaboration, and customer

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Slick Talk - Episode 37: Looks can be deceiving

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2021/04/26

In this episode, Blackstone Joe tackles a few different topics, with the main event being the color of used oil, and how the visual appearance can/can't tell us about what's going on with your engine. Bonus points: imposter syndrome and what to do with it, and a preview about a big episode we have coming up. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackstone-laboratories/message

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00:17:59

Slick Talk - Episode 36: What's in a name?

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2021/04/12

For this episode's main event, we're covering Unit IDs and not just what they're for, but what you should be thinking about when choosing the name for what it was you sampled.Key points: Literal is good, nicknames are fun (within reason), and the importance of consistency.Catch pan segment: What are the pros and cons of using high mileage oil? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackstone-laboratories/message

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Slick Talk: Episode 35: No filter change needed?

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2021/03/29

For a lot of folks, changing the oil filter with every drain is standard practice. Some manufacturers, though will recommend changing the filter every *other* oil change. Blackstone Joe tackles the question "is this normal?" and how you can use a standard oil analysis to learn if the filter can/should stay in use. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackstone-laboratories/message

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Slick Talk - Episode 34: All About Additives

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2021/03/15

It started with a simple enough question: "What do you mean by saying most additives don't "show up?" The answer isn't so simple, though. To detail additives, how they do/don't show up in testing, and benefits of using them, Blackstone Joe sat down with fellow report writer, Ben. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackstone-laboratories/message

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Slick Talk - Episode 33: Putting pen to paper

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2021/03/01

Paperwork is the enemy of many, but when it comes to the slip we put in every free test kit, that's not the enemy; it's your best friend.On the slip we don't just ask about the engine or oil you're sampling -- we want to know if there are any issues you're either aware of, or have reason to suspect. Reason being, there is a big difference between saying "You have a problem that you should fix soon" and "Hey, here is the coolant you're already aware of -- here is how the engine is doing in spite of

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00:17:34

Episode 32: Can You Analyze That?

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2021/02/15

A tale as old as time, or at least the times of oil analysis: Can you look at these results? Well, if they're from Blackstone Laboratories, the answer is always a resounding yes. So often, though, folks might ask if we can look at results from another lab. Blackstone Joe is here to break down why analyzing results from another lab is problematic, why folks want to switch to Blackstone in the first place, and the obvious exceptions to the rule. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:17:54

Slick Talk - Episode 31: 6.0L/7.3L Special

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2021/02/01

Blackstone Joe talks diesels, coffee, and a fable from the rig. What more do you need to know? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackstone-laboratories/message

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Slick Talk - Episode 30: Going the Distance - Q&A...

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2021/01/18

Welcome to the first installment of "Going the Distance" - this will be a series of episodes where we delve into specific engine types and data that makes it clear whether or not extended oil use is a good idea.For the latest Q&A with the analyst, we had questions come in regarding the flashpoint -- why we use it and what it can say about fuel dilution. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackstone-laboratories/message

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Slick Talk - Episode 29: Do I need a TBN or TAN?

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2021/01/04

It's time we demystify TBNs and TANs. These are special tests you can ask for in addition to a standard analysis. But do you need a TBN or TAN? Well that depends on what you're sampling, as well as the answers you're looking for in a used oil analysis. Blackstone Joe is here to walk you through it all. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackstone-laboratories/message

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00:46:54

Slick Talk - Episode 28: Christmas Special!

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2020/12/25

Merry Christmas, Slick Talk fans! Today marks a complete year of this podcast, and we couldn't have made it this far without you! In this episode, Blackstone Joe and Kyle (executive producer) break down what it's like to start a show from scratch, how we've kept this show on the road throughout a very chaotic year, and dish on our favorite episodes thus far. Stay tuned till the end of the episode for a bonus segment: Albums of the Year (if you wanted to hear Blackstone Joe dish some hot takes about

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Slick Talk - Episode 27: Meet the Analyst, featuring...

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2020/12/21

As much as Blackstone Joe likes hearing himself talk (which isn't too much, frankly -- hearing yourself talk is nothing short of awkward), he's even more inclined to bring on a guest to help carry the load, so to speak. With that in mind, it was a relief to bring on yet another guest from the world of Blackstone: Josh. He's a report writer, and in this round of introductions Blackstone Joe and Josh talk their favorite reports to write, past gigs, how to handle an odd sample, and more. --- Send in

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Slick Talk - Episode 26: Money Well Spent

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2020/12/07

Can we find a problem, even one that you didn't ask us to look for? Yes indeed. In this latest sample of Slick Talk, join Joe and Ben as they delve into two separate aircraft samples, wherein we identified some concerning finds and what they suggested. The responses from the customers offered more than just a little vindication for our analysts - it's evidence to anyone out there wondering about used oil analysis and if it's worthwhile. More than worthwhile, it's money well spent in our book.Episode

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Slick Talk - Episode 25: ATF, and what to do with it

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2020/11/23

For Blackstone customers with an automatic transmission, the frequently asked question has to be "Should I change it?" Listen as Blackstone Joe details the answer, and the data we rely on when making an oil change suggestion.Bonus points: Tattoos and oil reports -- what do these have in common? You'll also find out Blackstone Joe's football team (hint - the mascot is a wild animal but their offense is more akin a stick in the mud). Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message:

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Slick Talk - Episode 24: Diesel fuel, death metal,...

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2020/11/09

As the title suggests, this episode is a motley mix of topics, both directly about our testing but also what makes us a unique batch of analysts in the industry we call home. Joe is joined once again by Ben, and the two take you through diesel fuel testing, what we look for and why it's important to have diesel fuel tested. This episode also makes the start of a new segment, "Tough Questions" where Joe and Ben details instances where the questions can go a little beyond the data, and how we work to

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Slick Talk- Episode 23: How much metal is too much?

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2020/10/26

A tale as old as the industry itself - metals are high in a used oil sample and the next question is: Is this too much? Or, maybe the question will go more like "Is my engine finished?" In some cases the data will be clear, and offer a definitive yes/no to these questions. But what about situations where we have to wait and see if metals don't improve from a sample with high levels? This episode is here to detail the process in determining high levels, the various sources (e.g. poor wear, additives,

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Slick Talk - Episode 22: "Winter Is Coming"

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2020/10/12

Appetizer: Blackstone Joe returns to the focus of many FAQs, extended oil use and how to approach it. This time Joe found an interesting connection between man and machine, and why we're not all that different when it comes to finding our limits.Main course: To change the oil, or not to change the oil -- that is the question facing many owners of aircraft, vehicles, and boats as the winter season approaches. There is no hard/fast rule for every engine, though. Before proceeding with an oil change,

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Slick Talk - Episode 21: The Analyst Mindset + Giveaway!

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2020/09/28

Exciting news first: We have another Slick Talk giveaway! Steps for entry are easy, you just need to listen to our podcast for the details!Now the topic at hand: The Analyst Mindset. It's common for customers to ask questions that go something like "So, what did you really want to tell me?" Or, the question might be "Give it to me a straight, what's *really* going on here?" With that our host, Blackstone Joe, thought it was a good opportunity to dive into exactly how we approach samples, the

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Slick Talk - Episode 20: When and why to take a sample

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2020/09/14

Do you know when to sample, and why it's important? If not this episode is for you! Join Joe as he breaks down three common scenarios that bring folks into the business, and what keeps them sampling going forward. So if you're an owner of anything that needs oil to do its job, chances are good this episode has more than a few helpful hints and examples to guide you into the wide world of oil analysis.You'll also hear a very important, apparel-related announcement. Thanks for listening! --- Send

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00:23:43

Slick Talk - Episode 19: All About Fuel

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2020/08/31

We use the flashpoint test to determine fuel and how much is present in used engine oil. This test has deep roots in the history of used oil analysis at large, and Blackstone's personal history. If you're interested in uncovering fuel dilution or tracking down a fuel system issue, this episode gives the breakdown of fuel testing and how the entirety of the standard analysis tells you about how contamination might be impacting the engine and oil itself.Episode Guide: Listener Appreciation Segment

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