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Latest episodes

181: Turbo vs Normal

October 26, 2026 · 15 min

How differently do engines with turbos look compared to their naturally aspirated counterparts? Do they wear more? Need the oil changed more often? The answer lies, as always, in the data. Ready to start your oil analysis…
180: Age is Just a Number, Redux

October 19, 2026 · 18 min

It’s been a spooky season, and there's a familiar fright that our customers have been asking about, so this episode is a re-release addressing the very same: how calendar time does (or does not) affect the oil in your engine. Look forward…
179: The Mechanic and the Analyst with Samir Kharbas

October 5, 2026 · 28 min

Blackstone Joe sits down with senior analyst Samir Kharbas. Previously a professional mechanic, Samir shares how joining the Blackstone team has shaped his approach to maintenance. Ready to start your oil analysis journe…
178: At First Glance with Suzi Hermann

September 21, 2026 · 21 min

Looks can be very deceiving when it comes to oil, as we analysts learn day after day. Blackstone Joe sits down with fellow senior analyst Suzi Hermann to discuss some of the most common examples. When does dirty oil equal a problem? How…
177: Artificial Analysis with Samir Kharbas

September 7, 2026 · 25 min

More people are turning to AI for answers, even when it comes to oil analysis. But how good are those answers? What does a machine know about oil analysis? Blackstone Joe sits down with one of our most senior analysts to find out. Ready to…

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176: The Way Back

August 24, 2026 · 12 min

Sequel to episode 172: "Trust the Process". Getting an engine back to its old self after a problem is a lot like recovering from a runner's injury: it's easier when you keep your care team informed. Ready to start your oil analysis…
175: New Oil or Nah?

August 10, 2026 · 9 min

A customer sent in a sample, asking us to prove whether it was new oil, or if the shop was slacking. The answer isn't a simple one. Ready to start your oil analysis journey? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
174: No Stone Unturned

July 27, 2026 · 11 min

You don't like hearing about trouble, and we don't like reporting it. But the data calls, and we'l answer. Ready to start your oil analysis journey? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your free test…
173: CVT Suspicions

July 13, 2026 · 12 min

The more info you give us, the better our analysis can be. That's never more true than when dealing with delicate machines like transmissions. Ready to start your oil analysis journey? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
172: Trust the Process

June 29, 2026 · 13 min

It doesn't matter if it's a coolant leak or tendonitis. You gotta trust the process. Ready to start your oil analysis journey? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your free test kit⁠⁠…
171: A Tailored Suit

June 15, 2026 · 9 min

Unit/location averages are one of our most useful tools, though they can be a little difficult to wrap your head around at first. A customer emailed in for some clarification, and Blackstone Joe provides. On a related note: Rhea Seehorn…
170: Additives, Then and Now

June 1, 2026 · 14 min

How are oil additives changing over the years? Blackstone Joe takes a look at Mobil 1 specifically, and how we answered a customer's question about how their additives levels varied in different samples of the same blend. Ready to start…

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About the show

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.