Oil / Fuel / Coolant Sampling
Laboratory analysis is only as good as the sample taken. The goal is to take samples that are
truly representative of the oil, fuel or coolant in the engine.
Remember the old saying: Garbage in, garbage out!
truly representative of the oil, fuel or coolant in the engine.
Remember the old saying: Garbage in, garbage out!
- When to sample? We take samples during operation or within 30 minutes of shutdown.
- Where to sample? We recommend an oil galley, the engine crankcase, the drain plug or dipstick tube. We do not take samples from the oil filter or drain pan, rather draw from the middle of the reservoir to avoid any sludge at the bottom.
- Being consistent. We take samples from same location every time. Consistency is key.
To see a sample of a Laboratory Analysis Report
Ana Laboratories, Inc. serves over 2,200 customers in all 50 states, including some of the largest,
best–known and most sophisticated users in the business: oil companies like ConocoPhillips,
and Chevron; railways like Norfolk Southern; 75 of the largest transit agencies including New York City
Transit, Chicago Transit Authority and SEPTA; seven statewide Departments of Transportation including
Texas and Connecticut; food distributors and markets like SYSCO and Albertsons; aviation
companies like Boeing and US Airways; and the US Department of Defense.
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