Valvoline Fluid Analysis vs Garage Gurus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Valvoline Fluid Analysis
Access your laboratory data and receive real-time alerts on equipment condition. View sample diagnoses and lab results directly from your mobile device. This secure application is designed for current users of the Valvoline Fluid Analysis program.
- View lab results
- View sample diagnoses
- Receive real-time alerts
- Monitor equipment condition summary
- Secure internet-based access
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Valvoline offers Valvoline Fluid Analysis, a secure internet-based application that provides real-time access to your laboratory data. Now you can view sample alerts in the palm of your hand with Valvoline Fluid Analysis Mobile. Using your existing Valvoline Fluid Analysis login, you can: • View Lab Results • View Sample diagnoses • Be alerted to all results, or set your sample condition alerts to just abnormalities. • View a summary of equipment condition Contact Valvoline for more information about Valvoline Fluid Analysis Mobile. This is a secure app is for current customers using the Valvoline Fluid Analysis program. To access the app, you will require a Valvoline Fluid Analysis account. For information about the oil analysis program, go to http://valvolinefluidanalysis.com/ and click on “Program Details” or email us at valvoline@alsglobal.com.
Garage Gurus
This app helps automotive service providers improve shop efficiency and customer service. It enables real-time communication of diagnoses, repair recommendations, and vehicle repair status. Features include quick part look-up, customer communication tools, and direct access to expert advice.
- Find parts quickly via VIN scan or license plate
- Communicate repair status and estimates to customers
- Access product information and service tips
- Chat with ASE Certified professionals for technical support
- Send inspection results with photos to customers
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SmartChoice™ Mobile is now Garage Gurus™! The Garage Gurus app powered by Federal-Mogul Motorparts helps automotive service providers improve shop efficiency and enhance customer service by providing real-time communication of the diagnosis, repair recommendation and status of their vehicle’s repair. Key Features: •Find the right part quickly and accurately •Communicate with your customers in an effective and professional manner •Get product features, news and service tips easily •Get answers from Federal-Mogul Motorparts professionals with the push of a button Look-up by VIN Scan •Looking up parts for your customer’s vehicle is now faster and easier thanks to Garage Gurus innovative VIN Scan technology. Look-up by License Plate •Find parts fast by using Garage Gurus license plate look-up! Look-up by Application •Garage Gurus offers a faster, more accurate and convenient way to look up vehicle applications by year, make and model as well as specific part number/interchange. Send Inspection Results •Save time! You can instantly send your customers their vehicle inspection results along with multiple photos showing any worn parts and your complete repair estimate. The customer is able to view on their mobile device or desktop and respond instantly via email or callback buttons to ask questions and/or authorize the repair. Product Information •As a leading global manufacturer, Federal-Mogul Motorparts portfolio of trusted brands provides you with the latest innovations for complete vehicle repair solutions. Reference the Product Information Library for technical information and latest news. Chat With a Pro •Technical questions? “Chat With a Pro” automatically connects you by phone or e-mail to the ASE Certified Garage Gurus on-call who are ready to assist you with your installation or product questions. Available Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Verdict
Valvoline Fluid Analysis and Garage Gurus both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Garage Gurus's written reviews are positive against 0% of Valvoline Fluid Analysis's. Garage Gurus also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Valvoline Fluid Analysis against 3.1 for Garage Gurus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Valvoline Fluid Analysis's written reviews are positive against 50% of Garage Gurus's.
Valvoline Fluid Analysis ships an update every 6 weeks, Garage Gurus every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Valvoline Fluid Analysis | Garage Gurus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 3.1 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd | Federal-Mogul Corporation |
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In-app purchases
Valvoline Fluid Analysis
No in-app purchases
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No in-app purchases
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