LONG BEACH, Calif. -

AiM Mobile Inspections recently rolled out an additional element to its AiM Certified package — the chance for consumers to purchase a vehicle inspection that includes an oil and transmission fluid analysis.

Developed through an exclusive alliance with Titan Certified, AiM Mobile Inspections contends the science of oil and transmission fluid testing can be used to predict and examine the real-time engine and transmission condition of used vehicles. 

Here’s how this process is intended to operate. AiM Certified tests take three ounces of engine oil or transmission fluid (excluding factory sealed transmissions) from the vehicle, which is then sent to one of 15 Titan testing laboratories in the U.S. Titan technicians can scrutinize fluids by parts-per-million, comparing data to original manufacturer’s standards, utilizing American Society for Testing and Materials procedures to identify how the vehicle has been maintained.

The company said results can show if a vehicle’s engine and transmission components have been overheated, raced, filled with additives to disguise mechanical problems or flooded.   

AiM Mobile Inspections insisted the report has an easily understood coding system. A green code shows the engine or transmission meets manufacturer’s standards and is in good condition. A yellow identifies a need for minor repair and red code means the engine or transmission needs major repairs. 

The AiM Certified package, which starts at $349, includes a three-month/3,000-mile or six-month/6,000-mile lab certification for the engine or transmission of vehicles receiving Titan testing laboratory approval. Vehicles with a green or yellow fluid designation analysis report are given a Titan guarantee certificate for three or six months. 

“AiM Certified delivers the clearest picture of a vehicle’s condition and value,” declared Eric Widmer, vice president of sales and operations for AiM Mobile Inspections, which employs 500 full-time field technicians.

“We create a comprehensive vehicle inspection report for the exterior, interior, engine and transmission of the vehicle. The report reveals if the oil and transmission fluid has any contaminants,” Widmer continued.

“The AutoCheck Vehicle History report completes the package, giving our customers what they’ve asked for — all the necessary information to make a smart buying decision on a used vehicle,” he added.

Jim Harris, president and chief executive officer of Titan International USA, insisted “Analyzing oil or transmission fluid is a non-invasive way to understand the DNA of a vehicle’s two most vital parts.

“The fluid sample will reveal the true condition of a vehicle’s engine or transmission. This test is extremely accurate and is used on all airline jet engines and power plant turbines in use today,” Harris explained.

“AiM’s infrastructure provides the best possible conditions for our testing,” Harris went on to say. “For our analysis to be performed correctly, oil samples must be taken properly with great care given during sampling and shipping. AiM’s network of inspectors has a great reputation for accurate, consistent reporting. They’ll be a great partner.”