Like how a blood test can reveal underlying heath conditions that are not immediately obvious, an oil sampling program gives fleets a similar peak into the lifeblood of the truck's diesel engine.

Oxidation, fuel dilution, copper, lead, potassium, aluminum, iron and so much more. Used engine oil analysis not only reveals elements and conditions that can help fleets maximize oil life, it also ...

Whether you are operating heavy duty on- or off-road vehicles or fixed industrial equipment, it pays to have a used oil analysis performed routinely by a specialized lab. Checking the oil that’s ...

To maximize your investment in an oil analysis program, you must understand what you are trying to accomplish, be able to interpret the results you are given and be able to act on those results. First ...

How oil analysis complements machine data A fleet case study How to build a reporting system Inflation and long lead times for new equipment are among the financial pressures pressing down on fleet ...

Although oil analysis was initially used for engines as a predictive maintenance tool, it is still a widely used method for guaranteeing the reliability of engine systems. Majority of the mobile ...

Oil changes used to be a monthly ritual. Not long ago, 10,000 miles was about all you could expect from engine oil. We’re up to 50,000 miles today in many instances, and annual oil changes may be on ...

Reprinted with the permission of Equipment Manager magazine, the magazine of AEMP. When asked, “Does your company/fleet use an oil analysis management program?” the answer is normally, “Yes, we take ...

An oil analysis can help determine engine health, but only if you know what to look for. This video from Engineering Explained (and sponsored by Mobil 1) breaks it all down. Host Jason Fenske used his ...

Engine oil is not only a lubricant but also a vital indicator of engine health. Comprehensive analysis and degradation monitoring techniques enable the detection of chemical and physical changes that ...

After mechanical seals, bearing failures is the second leading cause of pump repairs. Pump maintenance using oil analysis concentrates customarily on the bearings and bearing life. Many pump bearings ...

Turbines are by far the single most-costly piece of equipment for many energy businesses, which highlights the importance of lubrication for these assets. Although turbine oil could last for more than ...