How oil analysis complements machine data A fleet case study How to build a reporting system Inflation and long lead times for new equipment are among the financial pressures pressing down on fleet ...

Like how a blood test can reveal underlying heath conditions that are not immediately obvious, an oil sampling program gives fleets a similar peak into the lifeblood of the truck's diesel engine.

An oil analysis can help you identify possible problems a used vehicle might have, like coolant leaking into its engine. Getting an oil analysis can help you avoid purchasing a car that needs ...

Oil changes used to be a monthly ritual. Not long ago, 10,000 miles was about all you could expect from engine oil. We’re up to 50,000 miles today in many instances, and annual oil changes may be on ...

One of the most frequently-used phrases at business events these days is “the future of work.” It’s increasingly clear that artificial intelligence and other new technologies will bring substantial ...

The information in your oil analysis report is dependent on the sample submitted. A typical sample of 60 mL often represents a volume 1000 times or more. This 60 mL sample contains critical ...

When you take your vehicle in for an oil change — or change you oil yourself if you're so inclined — you probably don't give much thought to what's in the fluid being drained. It might not occur to ...

When we think about the various tools available to our maintenance team, we often think about physical tools such as a screwdriver, wrench or possibly even a hammer (if used in the right circumstances ...

Power plants today frequently face challenges in providing reliable power to customers. To achieve the “Three Rs” of power system reliability—resource adequacy (covering people, equipment, and ...

An engine oil sample is a lot like a blood sample in that it can show details and warning signs of maintenance problems long before they become catastrophic, but many fleets don’t go through the ...