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Why Perform Engine Oil Analysis?
Some contaminants are important to monitor and analyze because they are root causes of premature oil degradation and engine failure. Other contaminants are symptomatic of an active failure condition that requires a response other than just an oil change. For … Continue reading
Common Questions About Oil
Doesn’t oil wear out? Oil does not wear out it gets dirty and the additive package becomes depleted. It is the contamination in a system that depletes the additive package which intern causes the oil to loose its ability to … Continue reading
Life Extension Method
The Life Extension Method (LEM) is a compilation of various test results applied to illustrate how hydraulic component life can be extended by clean oil. There are three separate tables: Life Extension Factor (LEF) Rolling Element Bearings: Life Extension Factor … Continue reading