How To Take Kleenoil Oil Samples

 

 

How to Take a Kleenoil Oil Sample

To properly evaluate machine conditions, the oil samples submitted for analysis must be representative of the system from which they are taken.  For best results, follow these guidelines:

 

  • The machine being sampled should be brought to normal operating temperature.  Oil should be circulated, if appropriate.  This will ensure that insoluble and semi-soluble contaminants are uniformly dispersed throughout the system.  Samples taken from machines that have been inactive for long periods of time are not representative.
  • Each oil sample should always be taken in the same manner and from the same sampling point.
  • Do not sample a machine immediately after an oil change or after a large amount of make-up oil has been added.
  • Use a clean, dry container to draw the oil sample.  Ship samples in the plastic bottles provided in the test package kit.

NOTE: When taking oil samples from hydraulic systems for particle count analysis, special care must be taken to assure the samples are representative and that they are contamination free.

Edan Farms Testimonial

Edan Farms has been using PowerUp for over 20 years in all our Semi-tractors. We have been a contractor for Fedex Ground running from 20-30 rigs nearly every day. Each truck travels over 200,000 per year.

One of the first things we noticed when we started using PowerUp is that our engines run cooler. Since using PowerUp, we have not had to overhaul an engine in less than 1 million miles and most we haven't overhauled in less than 1.4 million miles. When we do take the engine apart, it is always very clean, and wear is extremely minimal. In 20 years, we have not had a single differential gear failure due to lubrication.

With PowerUp, we extended our oil drains to 30,000 miles and could have probably run further if we had chosen to.

About 10 years ago, because of your presentation on KleenOil Filtration, we started adding these filter units to our engine. With the continuous purification of the oil and complete removal of water, we now have been able to extend oil drains to well over 300,000 miles per rig. We still sample each engine every 30,000 miles and have been very impressed with the condition of the oil even after these extended oil drains. We have never had an issue due to lubrication with any of the engines.

PowerUp and Kleenoil have saved us thousands upon thousands of dollars in oil changes, engine repairs and overhauls. Presumably, though we have never collected the data, we have saved thousands in fuel costs because the engines maintain their efficiency due to very low wear.

I personally maintain our engines and I am a believer in these products because I have seen the results. I would recommend them to anyone. Please feel free to have anyone call if they have any questions.

Eric Schafer
Edan Farms, Inc.
Maintenance Supervisor
330-770-7746

Cruickshank Construction Limited Testimonial

"About 15 years ago we equipped a few units, which were in our dirtiest working environment to do a trial testing. We extended our oil change interval from 200 hrs to 600 hrs and began intensive oil sampling and monitoring…..We have also given up on the traditional "bearing roll-in" recommended by some engine manufacturers, as a means of achieving the full life of the engine. We have prevented major engine failures from just the visual and physical condition of the Kleenoil filter itself. Our service intervals are now at 250 hours, extending our drain interval to 750 hrs, or twice a year on most pieces of equipment and vehicles."

Mike Felker, Cruickshank Construction Limited