Engine Oil Analysis Service - Mitsubishi S12R-T2MPTK Operation & Maintenance Manual

Chapter 5 ENGINE OIL

Engine Oil Analysis Service

For a long productive service life of engine, it is recommended to get an engine oil analysis service.
By this service, the engine oil is extracted from the engine using a sampling tool and the sampled oil is analyzed to
determine whether the oil being used is acceptable or not for the use.
The followings are found by the engine oil analysis service.
The quantity of fine metal powder in engine oil due to abrasion, by which worn parts can be located.
Water, LLC or salt that should not be in engine oil can be detected.
Engine oil deteriorating conditions, by which appropriate engine oil renewal intervals, operating conditions, proper
inspection and maintenance schedule can be planned.
The engine oil analysis service can diagnose the internal condition of the engine without disassembling the engine.
It is highly recommended to take advantage of our engine oil analysis service so that you can find the engine condi-
tion before any malfunction occurs to the engine.
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