Test strips for oil, coolant

[KIP in MX]

I've asked two local JD dealers for test strips. First told me they don't have them, second said they don't carry them anymore. Where do you guys buy them?

 

[M-MAN]

You can buy the coolant strips at napa.

 

[Tx Jim]

Kip
I know some JD dealers stock the fluid test kits because I got a kit from my local dealer several years ago to test the engine oil on my 4255. If I understand the procedure correctly JD absorbs some of the test cost. The information I listed below is a complete fluid analysis program not the individual tests you asked about and I received.

 

[KIP in MX]

Thanks. That kit is similar to what we do for oil analysis on our helicopter gearbox and engine oils then send to a lab in New Jersey.

I'll do as M-Man suggested and try NAPA or CARQUEST. I just want to check my coolant on my '71 4320.

 

[wijim]

Carquest here doe's not have the test strips. I was there today and asked because I need some. Jim

 

[jturbo10]

Try Steiner's or Shaup's. Can't remember where I bought mine but I remember ordering them by catalog. Was about $35 for a small container of test strips. I checked all my vehicles on their maintenance cycles.

 

[Mike M]

Those test strips have an expiration date on them so make sure you get ones that are fresh.

 

[Tx Jim]

(reply to post at 10:00:08 12/09/13)

Here's the info on oil & coolant test kits & strips from JD
ITSKIT-1 oil scan kit $11.84

DS 0251 coolant scan kit $13.59

TY16175 test strips for coolant $8.35 for 25 strips