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OIL Analysis
PM SCOUT by LSI-LABS
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Preventative Maintenance Fluid Analysis is an effective, inexpensive tool which provides information about the internal condition of the major components in vehicles and equipment.
OIL ANALYSIS is an accurate way to determine oil health, oil contamination and machine wear. It is a valuable preventative maintenance tool than can help identify potential problems before a major repair is necessary, while also potentially reducing the frequencies of oil changes.
| CODE | PRODUCT | DESCRIPTION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OILTEST1 | Oil Scout (Analysis) | Routine engine, transmission, hydraulic and gear box testing, plus Base Number* | |
| OILTEST2 | Oil Scout + Cleanliness Check (Particle Count) | Add Particle Count to Oil Scout | |
| OILTEST3 | Oil Scout + Engine Monitor (Ferrography) | Add Ferrography to Oil Scout | |
| OILTEST4 | Oil Scout + Cleanliness Check (Particle Count) + Engine Monitor (Ferrography) | Add Particle Count and Ferrography to Oil Scout | |
| OILTEST5 | Varnish Scout (Analysis) | Varnish potential (typically for turbine and hydraulics with servo valves) | |
*Acid Number instead of Base Number available upon request.
1. Take samples while the equipment is running and at normal operating temperature.
2. Take samples from the same point and using the same procedure each time.
3. Don’t sample directly after an oil change or after a large quantity of make-up oil has been added.
4. Take samples from flowing lines between the lubricated device and before the oil filter.
5. Clean around the sample point and flush an adequate quantity of oil through the sample piping to insure a representative sample.
6. Use the sampling materials supplied. They are clean and hold the proper quantity for the required analysis.
7. If samples are taken using a vacuum pump, use new hose for every sample to avoid cross contamination between sample points.
8. Don’t hold samples. Send samples to the laboratory as soon as possible.
Todd (verified owner) –
Just purchased used Toyota Tacoma and wanted make sure engine is running the best it can an taken care of for the long haul. A vehicle is generally 2nd largest purchase behind a house people make. Had them analyze mobile 1 0w20 w/fr3. Everything looking good, doing sticktion additive now, will have analysis done again. The analysis sheet is clearly broken down an explained very well an additional notes added.
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Levi (verified owner) –
Thanks Todd!
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David P. Carroll (verified owner) –
Excellent way to know what’s happening where you can’t see. The results are returned quickly and the techs answered some questions I had about the analysis. Great products! Great company! And great people to work with! THANK YOU!
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Hot Shot’s Secret (verified owner) –
Thanks David!
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Steven –
Which one should I get to see if coolant in oil?
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Levi (verified owner) –
Hi Steven, even the cheapest (OILTEST1 Oil Scout (Analysis) version will test for coolant/glycol contamination … thanks!
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Keith –
I have a 2008 Silverado with a Duramax. I have been experiencing shorter then normal oil change intervals. Which one of these test will be best to help determine the problem if any of them? I try not to have short trips with many on and off cycles and also have no boost leaks as I was informed they can effect oil life.
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Levi (verified owner) –
Hi Keith, even the “basic”/”Oil Scout (Analysis)” test will be more than a great start; and keep us posted to go over results personally… thanks!
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