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In This Issue
| - Advice for Changing Filters
- 6 Steps to Update a Lubrication Program
- Which Test for Diesel Crankcase Oils?
- Synthetic Oil Can Stop Bearing Failures
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| Advice for Changing Filters |
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| For the do-it-yourself auto enthusiast, when changing any filters on a vehicle, always write the mileage and date on the filter casing with a permanent marker. Also, record it on the vehicle’s service history docket. For the minor cost of an oil, fuel and air filter, frequent replacement will ensure a reliable and clean-running engine with added improvement in fuel economy.
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| Water Problems? Fight Back!
Condensation in gearboxes & pumps is a common, costly problem. LE solutions include Duolec Vari-Purpose, a high-performance gear oil that separates readily from water, & desiccant breathers, which remove moisture from the air.
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When updating your lubrication program, it is important to think of every aspect of lubrication. Just working on one area will not yield the results you desire. From benchmarking and lubricant consolidation to design and engineering, storage and handling, implementation, re-benchmarking and continuous improvement, learn how and why to look at the big picture.
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FULL STORY
Test your knowledge and prepare for ICML lubrication and oil analysis certification.
Question: Name an effective on-site test for diesel engine crankcase oils.
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From “The Practical Handbook of Machinery Lubrication”:
A construction equipment contractor was experiencing premature turbocharger failures when certain engines were operated under full load conditions and used around the clock. Investigation through oil analysis and diagnosis of the failed components revealed that the failures were caused by coking of the petroleum base oil within the turbocharger oil passages, thus restricting oil flow and resulting in bearing failure. The initial cause of the oil coking condition was excessive temperatures within the turbocharger housing. A fully synthetic diesel engine oil was selected of the same viscosity as the original petroleum base mineral oil and installed. Premature turbocharger failures did not reoccur, and oil temperatures dropped by about 8 degrees F.
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