Additive chemistry: Is the oil appropriate based on its unique chemical makeup?.Viscosity: Is it optimal for the geared compartment and your application?.The wrong fluid in the wrong compartment can affect performance and lube protection - or even severely damage major components.

Coolant, which can contaminate engine oil.Water from condensation, leaks or wet conditions, which can cause wear, rust and sludge.Fuel from the combustion process, which can cause low viscosity.Soot from partially burned fuel, which can plug oil filters and cause engine wear.That’s why identifying and eliminating fluid contamination is so important. Sulfation, which can corrode valves, cylinder liners and more- Nitration, which may result in oil filter plugging, crankcase deposits and other issuesĮven the smallest particles (those not visible to the naked eye) can do big damage inside your machine.Oxidation, which can trigger sticking piston rings in your engine or increase pump wear and damage valves in your hydraulic system.Viscosity - if it’s too low, wear can occur if it’s too high, oil won’t do its job.That can damage components in oil-washed compartments. Wear occurs when oil depletes its additives and begins to deteriorate. If your oil has reached the end of its useful life Sodium, which is a potential indicator of water or coolant entryĢ.Silicon, which can indicate dirt entry depending on local soil conditions.

Wear metals including iron, lead, copper, aluminum and chrome.

By evaluating wear inside the lubricated compartment, we can see if your rates are normal or not. If your components are wearing at normal ratesĮach oil-washed system produces a particular concentration of wear metals during normal operation.

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