DIAGNOSE AND PREVENT ISSUES USING FLUID ANALYSIS

A visual inspection of your oil can only reveal so much. But ongoing analysis of your oil can help you identify small issues before they become large, costly problems. Use Cat S•O•S^SM services for a comprehensive analysis of your machine’s lubricated systems: engines, transmissions, hydraulics, final drives, differentials, gear boxes and compressors. Analysis of your equipment’s oil can spot early signs of damaging wear metals. It also identifies contaminants that can hamper performance, such as water, fuel, glycol or dirt. Cat S•O•S^SM Services check the condition of your oil and provide an overall particle analysis. Additional testing can also measure the levels of acidity or alkalinity in your oil to reduce premature wear or corrosion.

Did you know that about 50% of all engine downtime can be attributed to cooling system problems? The damage caused by overheating can be costly, and many equipment users may overlook the maintenance of their machines’ cooling systems. Use Cat S•O•S^SM Services for coolant analysis to see if your coolant has the right chemical balance for maximum protection and cooling efficiency. Cat S•O•S^SM Services assess correct usage, condition, adequate freeze/boil protection and contamination. Choose from two levels of coolant testing: one that checks routine characteristics, which is recommended every 500 hours, and another that provides more in-depth analysis, which is recommended at least yearly.

Poor quality fuel can affect how your equipment performs. It can lead to abnormal wear of components, valves, valve guides, piston rings and more — and raise maintenance and operating costs. Cat S•O•S^SM Services’ fuel testing program checks for acceptable quality, microbial growth, contamination and appropriate usage, and helps users meet emissions requirements. Cat S•O•S^SM Services provides four levels of diesel fuel analysis: a basic fuel check to spot common issues, fuel monitoring for more in-depth analysis, a fuel storage test to examine the quality of fuel stored on site and a cold test to examine the quality of fuel stored in a cold-weather environment.