What an Abnormal Oil Analysis
Result May Indicate
Typically, when copper and lead are present in an
oil analysis report, it is an indication of bearing wear.
Determining whether it is justified to remove the engine
and rebuild will require further investigation. Read this
article on the ML site to discover why one oil sample
rarely provides enough information to make a diag-
nosis as well as which questions you should ask before
deciding to dig into the engine.
How to Extend Oil Life
To make oil last longer in service, you first must
understand why it goes bad. Access this 1-minute,
54-second video at MachineryLubrication.com to
hear how oxidation occurs, how additives can become
depleted and how oil may become so dirty that it must
be changed out.
Getting
Maximum
Value from
an Oil
Analysis
Program
It is essential
for oil analysis
users to understand the capabilities of the various tools
in order to take full advantage of them. If you are simply
managing your oil analysis program by checking to see
if the reports have red, yellow or green flags and then
taking the recommended actions, you are losing a lot
of the program's value. Find out how to make your
oil analysis program multi-dimensional and realize its
maximum value by reading this article on the ML site.
Simple Test to Check Lubricant Health
As oil ages, it tends to oxidize and may become
darker. Checking the color of the oil is a simple onsite
test that you can use to help determine the health of
your lubricant. Access this 1-minute, 24-second video
to learn how a visual inspection can tell you if oil is
oxidizing or turning dark because of contamination.
Best
Ways
to Filter
Small Oil
Amounts
W h e n
on ly sm a l l
volumes of oil
are purchased
and the oil
has a higher
cost or the application is critical, filtering the oil can
present a unique dilemma. Check out this article on
the ML site to get a better understanding of the alterna-
tive options that may be required, such as employing a
portable filtration system specifically intended for small
oil volumes.
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