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Justifying an Oil Analysis Program
Ray Russell, Predictive Maint Analyst, JEA
An encouraging way to get your lube oil program off the ground
is to pull two oil samples from one of your machines that you
know that can be visually seen as contaminated and pull samples
from one that has been compromised but visually looks good.
Have them analyzed and place the documentation in a folder. Place
both samples in front of the manager and ask him/her which one
they would run in their personal vehicle, after they make their
choice show them the results from the analysis.
Naturally they are going to pick the cleanest looking on but
if you can show them through an analysis report that the clean
looking oil has been compromised and will cause them problems
down the line, they are more apt to assist you in the establishment
of your "Oil Analysis Program".
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