Knowledge Base
Understanding Your Fluid Analysis Report
S·O·S Services are valuable management tools that can maximize equipment life and productivity, and minimize operating costs and downtime. Four types of analysis are performed on engine, hydraulics and drivetrain oil.
- Wear Rate: monitors and tracks metal wear particles, contaminants and oil additive package elements.
- Oil Condition: compares used oil to new oil to see if it is providing adequate lubrication and protection.
- Oil Cleanliness: determines if abrasive contaminants are causing accelerated wear.
- Additional Tests: detect water, glycol or fuel in oil.
You’ll get greater benefits from your Finning (Canada) fluid analysis program when you understand the tests chosen by Caterpillar ® engineers to monitor oil condition and contaminants.