2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission GENO'S Fleetguard oil sampling kit

[paniolo]

Jus for s___'s an grins. I ordered one. Got da results back. Says data indicates no abnormal findings. Resample at normal interval. Test report with mumbo jumbo, iron,chromium,nickel,soot, etc. gives me numbers but my question is what #'s are within normal limits. any help. Thanks. (iron 23, chromium 1, cooper 3, lead 3, silicon 4, sodium 1, potassium 3, boron 2, magnesium 15, calcium 3688, phosphorus 1216, zinc 1260 ppm/weight) (fuel . 5, soot . 1 % vol. , H2O <. 1 IR wat. all other readings at O. sample taken mid-stream. Thanks again.

 

[dodge cummins]

it would help if you put the results(numbers) on this thread for a better response

 

[ALehman]

I work in the aviation industry and have done many samples. One thing you way want to check is where the sample is being sent. I've heard of many places that just print out results and don't really analysis the sample. Another thing, don't take the sample as soon as you drain, wait till about half the oil is drained so you get an accurate reading.

 

[MVieira]

Paniolo,

This is out of some older Caterpillar SOS literature but I still use it, suggested safe wear levels for Diesel engines are:

Silicon (dirt) 5-20 ppm

Iron 10-80 ppm

Chromium 2-10 ppm

Aluminum 4-15 ppm

Copper 10-30 ppm

Sodium 10-50 ppm

Lead 5-30 ppm

From Caterpillar's preachings you are supposed to sample regularly and watch for any element to trend up and they feel it takes at least three samples to make a trend. I know if you have a CAT dealer do the sample they usually give you a descriptive analysis of your sample. Also if you don't have a suction gun and tubing to take the sample from the dipstick tube, then mid-stream in the oil drain proccess will work. I hope this helps.

Mike