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    Oil Analysis Checklist (For Basic Test Package) : Test Primary Cause Conditions Responsible

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    This document provides an oil analysis checklist that tests for various properties and identifies potential causes of abnormalities. It tests for metals, viscosity, water, fuel dilution, glycol, soot/solids, and oxidation/nitration. Elevated levels of certain metals may indicate internal wear or contamination from debris. Changes in viscosity could mean the oil is thickening or thinning from contamination, oxidation, or shearing. The presence of water, fuel, or glycol may be from leaks, condensation, or improper maintenance and could reduce lubrication quality. High soot levels could cause premature wear from incomplete combustion issues. Oxidation and nitration processes degrade the oil from high temperatures, improper air/fuel ratios, or overextended

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    This document provides an oil analysis checklist that tests for various properties and identifies potential causes of abnormalities. It tests for metals, viscosity, water, fuel dilution, glycol, soot/solids, and oxidation/nitration. Elevated levels of certain metals may indicate internal wear or contamination from debris. Changes in viscosity could mean the oil is thickening or thinning from contamination, oxidation, or shearing. The presence of water, fuel, or glycol may be from leaks, condensation, or improper maintenance and could reduce lubrication quality. High soot levels could cause premature wear from incomplete combustion issues. Oxidation and nitration processes degrade the oil from high temperatures, improper air/fuel ratios, or overextended

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    This document provides an oil analysis checklist that tests for various properties and identifies potential causes of abnormalities. It tests for metals, viscosity, water, fuel dilution, glycol, soot/solids, and oxidation/nitration. Elevated levels of certain metals may indicate internal wear or contamination from debris. Changes in viscosity could mean the oil is thickening or thinning from contamination, oxidation, or shearing. The presence of water, fuel, or glycol may be from leaks, condensation, or improper maintenance and could reduce lubrication quality. High soot levels could cause premature wear from incomplete combustion issues. Oxidation and nitration processes degrade the oil from high temperatures, improper air/fuel ratios, or overextended

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    Oil Analysis Checklist (For Basic Test Package)

    TEST PRIMARY CAUSE CONDITIONS RESPONSIBLE



    REFER TO METAL ORIGINS CHART

    METALS ANALYSIS
    Detects metals in ppm
    Sudden large increases in wear rates can
    lead to impending failure

    SOURCES:

    Internal Wear

    Foreign Debris

    Metal-containing
    additives used in
    lubrication
    Ni (Nickel)

    Ag (Silver)

    Mg (Magnesium)
    Ca (Calcium)
    Zn (Zinc)
    Ba (Barium)
    P (Phosphorus)
    Mo (Molybdenum)
    Va (Vanadium)
    K (Potassium)
    Li (Lithium)
    Sb (Antimony)
    Ti (Titanium)
    Be (Beryllium)
    B (Boron)
    -Roller bearing metals, valve train, turbine blades,
    crankshafts
    -Silver-plated bearing cages, locomotive wrist
    pins, silver soldered joints
    -Additives, component housings
    -Additives, grease contamination
    -Additives, brass, seals, grease
    -Additives, grease or water contamination
    -Additives, coolants
    -Additives, some piston rings, grease
    -Fuel oils
    -Coolant, fuel dilution, potash
    -Grease Contamination
    -Grease, Bearings
    -Dirt, exotic metal alloy
    -Some bearings, dirt
    -Coolant, additives


    VISCOSITY
    Resistance of the oils flow
    Measured as Kinematic Viscosity in
    Centistokes @ 40 and 100
    o
    C
    Changes in oil viscosity can result in
    increased component wear and related
    system malfunction



    Viscosity increase
    indicates oil
    thickening

    Viscosity decrease
    indicates oil thinning


    Excessive contamination such as soot or glycol.
    Oil oxidation and/or nitration


    Fuel dilution or mixing with lighter oils.
    Shearing of multi-grade oils from high speed operation

    WATER
    Detects presence of free and emulsified
    water in oil
    Reduces oils lubrication qualities and
    causes metal corrosion

    Condensation



    Cooler core leak

    High Blow-by


    Low temperature operation
    Inadequate ventilation
    Improper maintenance practices

    Corroded core

    Worn rings or liners


    FUEL DILUTION
    Detects presence of fuel in oil

    Excessive and prolonged fuel
    contamination in engine oils can lead to
    high wear and premature failure





    Over-fuelling



    Poor combustion


    Cracked or broken
    fuel line fittings

    Oversize or dribbling injectors
    Restricted fuel return line
    Ring sticking or breakage
    Improperly adjusted air/fuel ratio

    Poor injector spray pattern
    Worn rings and liners
    Restricted air supply or exhaust system

    Ruptured fuel pump diaphragm
    Engine vibration problems


    GYLCOL
    Detects presence of ethylene glycol in
    crankcase oil

    Glycols form sludges that coat internal
    parts and failures can occur as a result
    of insufficient lubrication




    Coolant leakage


    Defective or blown head gasket
    Improperly torqued cylinder head
    Defective seals on wet side liners
    Cracked block or cylinder head (from freezing of engine coolant; or overheating
    caused by insufficient coolant or stuck thermostat)

    SOOT / SUSPENDED SOLIDS
    Total amount of carbon soot and other
    combustion-related contamination as a
    percentage of the oil volume

    High level of suspended solids will
    cause premature wear to engine
    components




    Incomplete
    Combustion


    Over-fuelling
    Restricted air intake system
    Plugged or failed oil filter
    Oil nitration or oxidation
    Fuel of poor quality and/or high sulphur content
    Low turbo boost pressures

    OXIDATION/NITRATION
    Determination of chemical products that
    indicate oil degradation
    Measured in absorption units per cm
    These processes can threaten engine
    performance and longevity




    Engine operating
    temperature


    Inadequate cooling
    Improper air/fuel ratio
    Over-extended oil drain interval
    Excessive peak-power operation

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