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In This Issue
| - How to Store Grease Cartridges
- Engine Lubrication Basics
- 3 Particle Sizes Used with the ISO Code
- Determining if Wrong Oil Has Been Added
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| How to Store Grease Cartridges |
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Do not store grease gun cartridges on their side. The grease could soften due to temperature and create an air pocket that could hinder the ability of the grease gun to function properly. Instead, store the cartridges upright. (Rodger Shaffer, Timken Latrobe Steel)
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Lubrication plays a key role in the life expectancy of an engine. Without oil, an engine would succumb to overheating and seizing very quickly. Lubricants help mitigate this problem, and if properly monitored and maintained, can extend the life of your motor.
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Question: What three particle size ranges are used with the ISO code?
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If you suspect cross-contamination of oils that have wildly different base stock chemistry, the simplest method is usually Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). FTIR looks for functional groups in the oil sample. These functional groups act as molecular fingerprints to identify different components in the oil, as well as common contaminants such as water, fuel and glycol.
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