Post by Gary on Feb 11, 2006 10:10:34 GMT -5
See the Oil Analyzers Inc. Website at www.oaitesting.com and look for the link to receive oil analysis results online.
AMSOIL Tri-Gard (stock #'s ATG01 and ATG02 ) requires it be a personal vehicle, use AMSOIL motor oil, uses the full-flow, by-pass and air (if available) filtration systems. AMSOIL Tri-Gard tests only AMSOIL motor oil. The program does not include a TBN or TAN. The results are not available electronically.
The Oil Analysis Inc. (stock #'s G1318. G1451, G1451U) tests all oils, has no requirements and is physically tested in Ohio. A TBN or TAN, whichever is applicable, is included with this program. Registration for viewing the reports electronically is available.
Terms
Glycol: Anti-Freeze contaminant. Always detrimental to oil quality.
Water: Contaminant. Coolant leak or condensation.
Fuel: Contaminant. Fuel leak, excessive idling, or incomplete combustion.
Viscosity: Measure of resistance to flow. Used to determine oil grade. To See Chart click link below.
Chart
Solids: Contaminant. Reflects oxidation and nitration, High levels may indicate combustion problems or overextended drain intervals.
Oil Degradation
Soot: Contaminant. By-product of combustion or blowby. High levels may indicate combustion problems or overextended drain intervals.
Oxidation: Causes increased viscosity and acid formation. Up to 100% allowed.
Nitration: Causes sludge and varnish formation. Up to 100% allowed.
TBN: Total Base Number. Reported on engine oil. Depletes with use.
TAN: Total Acid Number. Reported on non-engine oils. Increases with use.
Source of Elements
Iron (Fe): Wear metal. Iron or steel components or rust.
Chromium (Cr): Wear metal, coolant additive, Chrome and alloys.
Lead (Pb): Wear metal. Additive in gear oils and gasoline. Alloyed with copper, tin or aluminum in plain bearings and bushings.
Copper (ou): Wear metal or additive. Alloyed with lead, tin or aluminum in bushings. Leachate from gaskets/sealant or coolers.
Tin (Sn): Wear metal. Alloyed with lead, copper, or aluminum.
Aluminum (Al): Wear Metal. May be alone or in alloys.
Nickel (Ni): Wear metal. Used in steel alloys.
Silver (Ag): Wear metal. Bearings in EMD diesel engines.
Manganese (Mn): Wear metal or gasoline additive. Used in steel alloys
Silicon (Si): Contaminant. Dirt particle. antifoam additive, or leachate from gasket sealant compounds.
Boron (B): Contaminant. Additive in engine coolant or oil. Compare to level in unused oil.
Sodium (Na): Contaminant. Additive in engine coolant or oil. Compare to level in unused oil.
Magnesium (Mg): Dispersant/Detergent oil additive. Wear metal in Steel alloys.
Calcium (Ca): Dispersant/Detergent oil additive. May indicate water contamination.
Barium (Ba): Diesel fuel additive.
Phosphorus (P): Anti-Wear oil additive.
Zinc (Zn): Anti-Wear oil additive.
Molybdenum (Mo): Wear metal or oil additive. Compare to level in unused oil.
Titanium (Ti): Wear metal in steel alloys.
Vanadium (V): Wear metal in steel alloys.
Cadmium (Cd): Wear metal in steel alloys. Engine coolant additive.