I was looking to use the oil sample as part of my Oil Change process to keep as part of the log and have a formal report from a Lab to document the engine health after each oil change. I know it will be costly to do each time, but maybe will help with future resale to have the records on hand.
I guess another aspect is the GM Dexos matter. I find it odd, that IMHO better products from AMSOIL or Liquid Molly not having the "official" Dexos seal of approval could void the warranty (GM can afford the attorneys to make the case) vs using something as cheap as Costco's Kirkland or Walmart's Supertech oil with the Dexos seal can be used worry free, does not make any sense. Not knocking those oils, but would anyone with a BW actually use it in their cars? Well, if you follow the approved list from GM, your good to go...
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