GRU oil change

[21KonaER]

Hi all,
I had the GRU oil changed a week or so back by my local mechanic, using his four-post hoist (cost A$30!, using my oil). The local(?) (120km away) H dealer took a sample at the last service and I didn't like the look of it. I collected the old oil in a clean Alfoil tray and poured it into a clean glass jar. Please see photos. With full sun shinning on the jar it looks a metallic grey colour. With strong sun behind it, looks quite opaque.
I purchased an oil analysis kit last week and today, after giving the jar a good shake, took a sample. I'll post that off tomorrow and should have the results here by the end of this week. Will let you know the results.

 

[KiwiME]

For the record here are the current graphs of iron and aluminium content that I've been updating for many years. You also hold the record for the least-expensive non-DIY oil change. The most expensive was NZ$450.

 

[21KonaER]

Wow, that's great info, thank you. Have you come to any conclusions on OK Vs Unacceptable levels? And do any of your any samples relate to vehicles that subsequently had a GRU replacement?
When Brian (mechanic) said 30 bucks, I couldn't believe it. He and his off-sider (apprentice?) spent over an hour on it. Partly due to taking a punt and removing the rear plastic cover first... I think it may have been their first opportunity to have a close look under a full BEV (not that many here yet in rural SE Qld. - but improving since fuel prices took off thanks to you-know-who!)
By the way, I provided the Penrite 70W75 GL4 oil and two magnetic M18 plugs. Posting oil sample off this morning.