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Equipment, Maintenance & Repair
2012-01-30 11:29:30
Oil sampling - series - part 2
Q: I know I had several questions about this, but I hope you will address each point. One last question about oil sampling; just what do these results mean, anyway?
A: Well, I’m NOT the expert, but each report should be read by an expert and translated so that the results will give you a picture of engine or gear box condition. For instance, water or anti-freeze in your engine oil means there is a coolant leak. Fuel in engine oil usually indicates a fuel leak or worn piston rings. Sometimes a leaking hydraulic pump will let the wrong oil into a transmission, I’ve even seen people put fuel in hydraulic tanks by mistake and wonder why the hydraulic temperature was so high.
Dirt in ANY oil sample means time to improve maintenance. Different wear metals will mean different things for different gear boxes etc. If everything is good ask the oil dealer if it is time to extend drain intervals. All reports will give you a reading for anything beyond normal findings and generally some recommendations to follow up.
And now for more current events, HOW about THAT Gorilla football team!!!! GREAT SEASON. See you next month.
