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.

In the previous issue of this Newsletter, we have explained how easy it was to consult and retrieve your oil analysis reports on the Tribologik® web site. We have also seen how easy it was to trace the oil analysis history of your equipment using the search functions of our interface and thus follow the evolution of a wear particle or a specific contaminant throughout each and every oil test performed on this equipment.

This article is the first one of a series on the Tribologik® web site as the most effective tool to manage your oil analysis program.

Trace the Testing History of your Equipments on the Tribologik® Website You’re about to change a piece of equipment and you want to assess its past performance before purchasing a new one? Your oil supplier’s competitor is claiming that his lubricants last much longer than the one you’ve been using for years? You need statistics on the condition of your equipment in order to adjust your maintenance policies to your operational requirements?

What Tests are recommended for your Equipment? The jargon used by chemists and technicians is not always crystal clear. Punctuated with their lot of mysterious abbreviations, codes and acronyms, their language remains most of the time an enigma for the average mortal human being, Themselves and only a handful of insiders seem to understand.