ISO 4406 Contamination Chart

 

 

Studies have shown that for each grade the ISO code is lowered, the life of a hydraulic component can be doubled or tripled!  As shown in the chart, new oil is approximately rated at 18/15.  Kleenoil Bypass Filters will attain ISO 4406 to a standard of 14/9!

The ISO 4406 cleanliness level standard is used to reference the number of particles greater than 5 and greater than 15 microns in a known volume. For our usage, this volume will be 1 ml. The number of 5+ micron particles is used as a reference point for “silt” particles. The 5 - 15 size range indicates the quantity  of larger particles present, which contribute greatly to potential catastrophic component failure.  Now, the way the ISO chart lists the “ISO Code” is with a two number system. For example, the approximate rating of new oil off the store shelf would be rated at 18/15.  

In this two number system, the first number indicates the number of particles that are greater than 5 micron in size. The second number after the / indicates the number of particles that are greater than 15 micron in size.  Ideally, the lower you can get the two numbers in the ISO chart, the less internal damage there will be inside your engine or hydraulic system.  To ensure that you achieve the most efficient and relative results, it is important to maintain an oil analysis program.

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

Eagle County Fleet Services Testimonial

Subject: Kleenoil Letter of Recommendation

As a leader in Eagle County in wishing to operate as a greener entity, we continually look for ways to operate more efficiently. In early 2008 Kleenoil came to us asking questions about the oil program in our bus fleet. They introduced their oil filtration system to us, which is designed to have an engine use less oil over its life cycle by keeping it clean. We were interested and worked together with Kleenoil to design a test procedure.

The program started with a complete analysis of our oil program. They tested our bulk oil and the used oil in our buses to establish baseline data. They consulted with us every step of the way to create a comprehensive test program.

We completed a seven month test in February 2009, and based on great results, ECO Transit made the decision to purchase additional filter systems for several of our buses. These Kleenoil equipped buses will now use and dispose of, 75% less oil. That not only saves substantial dollars in oil costs but also, our mechanics now spend more time addressing mechanical or DOT rather than changing oil.

This process is very environmentally friendly and saves the County Taxpayers dollars. We would strongly suggest establishing a rapport with Kleenoil USA.

Gusty Kanakis, Fleet Manager, Eagle County Fleet Services