Oil and fluid testing answers both short- and long-term questions about the internal condition of engines, transmissions and hydraulic systems. A one-time sample of engine or transmission oil gives a ...

Recent UC Davis studies indicate much of the imported olive oils sold at retail stores and wholesale to restaurants is substandard. The UC Davis Olive Center has launched a new testing program to ...

Severe engine damage can occur due to fuel dilution in lubricating oil, as high fuel levels (>2%) in a lubricant can lead to decreased viscosity, loss of dispersancy, oil degradation, and loss of ...

No adulteration found in 190 samples of olive oil representing top 15 brands (85% of the market) and 37 private label "store brands" from off-the-shelf purchases at U.S. and Canadian retailers.

For more than half a century, oil analysis laboratories have been the backbone of industrial reliability programs. From ...

Reprinted with the permission of Equipment Manager magazine, the magazine of AEMP. When asked, “Does your company/fleet use an oil analysis management program?” the answer is normally, “Yes, we take ...

There are a few ways to tell what is happening inside a diesel engine without taking it apart. There are two that you can do in your driveway: looking in the tailpipe and having the engine oil ...

Engine oil degrades over time when exposed to heat, oxygen, friction, and pollutants. This degradation diminishes the oil's ability to protect the engine and, if not corrected, can cause engine damage ...