Oil Analysis Program
Detect wear and contamination before they become costly failures. Our predictive oil analysis program, partnered with WearCheck laboratories, identifies abnormal equipment conditions hundreds of hours before failure.
Simple, Paperless Sampling
We set up your equipment so taking a sample is as easy as taking two pictures - no paper forms and no guesswork, whether you run a single machine or an entire fleet.
QR Code Asset Tags
We are experts in oil analysis and set up each piece of your equipment with a durable QR code asset tag. Once your fleet list is uploaded to WearCheck, taking a sample is as simple as scanning the tag and taking two pictures - no paper forms, no guesswork, whether you run a single machine or an entire fleet.
- Scan the tag to auto-populate equipment info
- Photo-document sample and equipment condition
- Submit samples right from your smartphone
- Track sample history for each asset
- Durable tags withstand harsh conditions
- Upload your fleet list once - no more paperwork
Need a sampler? Grab a Sample Thief
A clean, consistent draw is the difference between reliable results and a wasted kit. This reusable vacuum sampler pulls a representative oil sample straight from the reservoir - no mess, no cross-contamination.
See Your Whole Fleet at a Glance
Every sample you submit flows into a private, always-current dashboard. Track fleet health, drill into any component, and see the lab's diagnosis and trends over time. Below is a live preview using anonymized equipment data.
Components
5
monitored
Samples
17
analyzed
Date range
Feb 5, 2026
through Aug 26, 2026
Need attention
3
caution or worse
Based on each component's most recent sample
Components needing attention
Diesel Engine · Heavy-Duty Diesel
Fluid
15W-40 CK-4
Latest sample
Jun 24, 2026
Fluid age
320 hrs
Samples on record
3
Completed Jun 24, 2026 — WearCheck diagnosis
Wear
Abnormal iron and copper wear driven by coolant contamination.
Oil Condition
Oil is no longer serviceable — viscosity rising from coolant contamination.
Contamination
Positive glycol (antifreeze) with elevated sodium, potassium, and water. Confirmed coolant ingress.
Recommendation
Change oil and pressure-test the cooling system immediately. Inspect head gasket and oil cooler.
Visual guide to the wear and contamination flagged in the latest sample.
Bearing Wear
Elevated copper / lead / tin — bearing wear
Ring Wear
Elevated iron — abnormal component wear
Coolant
Coolant / antifreeze or water ingress
Trends Over Time
Parts per million (ppm) over time
cSt — should stay near the new-oil grade
Every parameter across every sample, color-coded by the lab's severity flag. The Limit column is the lab's condemning (abnormal) threshold for each parameter. Scroll right for older samples.
| Parameter | Limit | 2/5/26 | 4/22/26 | 6/24/26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Abn. | |||
| Wear Metals | ||||
| Ironppm | — | 20 | 55 | 140 |
| Leadppm | — | 3 | 8 | 18 |
| Copperppm | — | 4 | 12 | 30 |
| Fluid Condition | ||||
| Visc @ 40°CcSt | — | 117 | 122 | 134 |
| Contamination | ||||
| Soot% | — | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.1 |
| Glycol (Antifreeze) | — | Negative | Trace | Positive |
| Waterppm | — | 100 | 600 | 2,500 |
| Sodiumppm | — | 5 | 40 | 180 |
| Potassiumppm | — | 3 | 25 | 95 |
Sample data shown for demonstration. Your dashboard reflects only your equipment and is shared through a private link.
What Oil Analysis Reveals
Oil analysis detects wear and contamination that can reduce the useful life of your oil, or allow for major cost savings from drain interval extension.
Wear Metal Detection
ICP spectroscopy identifies microscopic wear particles from bearings, pistons, gears, and other components - often detecting problems hundreds of hours before failure.
Ring Wear
Iron, Chromium
Bearing Wear
Copper, Lead, Tin
Gear Wear
Iron, Nickel
Cylinder Wear
Iron, Aluminum
Contamination Detection
External contaminants reduce oil life and accelerate wear. Our analysis identifies dirt, coolant leaks, fuel dilution, and combustion byproducts before they cause damage.
Dirt
Silicon, Aluminum
Antifreeze
Potassium, Sodium
Soot
Carbon Buildup
Fuel Dilution
Viscosity Drop
pH & Oxidation Monitoring
Measuring pH is critical because it reveals the acidity level of your oil, which directly indicates oxidation and degradation. As oil oxidizes, it becomes more acidic, forming harmful acids that can corrode metal surfaces and reduce lubrication effectiveness.
Total Acid Number (TAN)
Rising TAN indicates oil breakdown and acid formation. High acidity leads to corrosion, varnish deposits, and accelerated wear on bearings and seals.
Total Base Number (TBN)
TBN measures the oil's remaining alkaline reserve to neutralize acids. When TBN drops too low, the oil can no longer protect against corrosion.
Fresh oil typically has a slightly alkaline pH (8-9). As oxidation occurs, pH drops toward neutral and eventually acidic, signaling the need for an oil change.
Save Money with Drain Interval Extension
When oil analysis shows your fluid is still in good condition, you can safely extend drain intervals - reducing oil costs, labor, and environmental impact while maintaining equipment protection.
- Reduce oil purchase costs by 20-50%
- Fewer oil changes = less downtime
- Early warning of developing problems
- Data-driven maintenance decisions
Watch: Oil Analysis Overview
See how our predictive oil analysis program helps you catch problems early and protect your equipment.
Ready to Protect Your Equipment?
Contact us to set up your oil analysis program and start saving.