In the previous issue of this Newsletter we have seen how total water hardness in coolants may lead to corrosivity due to to high calcium and magnesium content. Total hardness however, is just one test among many others for coolants.

Following our investment in a brand new oil analysis laboratory in the City of Hammond IN (Greater Chicago area), Tribologik Corporation has been awarded a "Star of the Lakeshore" investment certificate at the February 15 Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce's (NorthWest Indiana) awards dinner.

As stated in a previous issue, over 40% of all maintenance problems on diesel engines can be attributed to poor maintenance of the cooling system. Coolants allow for the raising of boiling temperature and/or improving resistance to frost. They prevent engines from freezing and overheating and protect components against corrosion.

Downtime reduction, time and money savings on spare parts and maintenance costs, keeping equipment in optimal operating condition are the most commonly quoted benefits of oil analysis, and for good reason.

Without proper monitoring, both bacteria and fungi will grow and spread rapidly throughout a fuel system, reduce performance and damage engines. They quickly plug fuel filters with a slime-like coating over the surface and dramatically reduce service life. How then is it possible to get rid of them?