Fluid Analysis
Fluid Analysis

Fluid Analysis

S.O.S. analysis acts as a window into the inner workings of your device, providing real information that facilitates strategic planning and decision-making. At Finanzauto we offer specialised Cat oil, fuel and coolant analysis services to ensure optimum performance of your equipment, detect potential problems and prevent costly failures.

S.O.S. analysis acts as a window into the inner workings of your device, providing real information that facilitates strategic planning and decision-m ... S.O.S. analysis acts as a window into the inner workings of your device, providing real information that facilitates strategic planning and decision-making. At Finanzauto we offer specialised Cat oil, fuel and coolant analysis services to ensure optimum performance of your equipment, detect potential problems and prevent costly failures. Show MoreMinus

Benefits of Sample Analysis

  • Assessment of the individual state of each fluid.
  • Relationship between the state of different fluids.
  • Detection of cross-contamination between fluids.
  • Accurate analysis of the condition of the unit's components.
  • Trust Finanzauto to keep your equipment in optimal condition through fluid analysis to ensure efficient operation and prolong the life of your assets.

Different analysis modalities are available depending on the type of fluid:

  • S.O.S. oil analysis
  • S.O.S. coolant analysis
  • S.O.S. fuel analysis

S.O.S Oil Analysis

Oil wear rate:

Every oil-lubricated system has a certain concentration of wear metals that are generated during normal operation.

Assessing the degree of wear within the lubricated compartment allows us to determine if the rates are normal or if there is a potential problem.

Identifying anomalies early is crucial to prevent mechanical failures and ensure optimal performance of your equipment.

What are we looking for?

  • Wear metals: including iron, lead, copper, aluminium and chromium. 
  • Silicon: this may indicate that dirt has penetrated, depending on local terrain conditions.
  • Sodium: potential indicator that water or coolant has penetrated.

Condition of the oil:

When the additives in the oil are depleted and the oil begins to deteriorate, this can damage the components in the oil-lubricated compartments, so it is important to know whether the oil has reached the end of its service life.

What are we looking for?

  • Viscosity: if it is too low, wear may occur; if it is too high, the oil will not perform its function.
  • Oxidation: In diesel engines, oxidation can lead to sticky piston rings; in the hydraulic system, oxidised lubricants will increase pump wear and damage valves.
  • Sulphation: can corrode valves, cylinder liners, and other components.
  • Nitration: can lead to oil filter clogging, crankcase deposits and other problems.

Detection of contaminants:

With this analysis, several tests are carried out which can determine whether any harmful substances have penetrated the oil.

What are we looking for?

  • Soot: this can clog oil filters and cause engine wear.
  • Fuel: this may come from the combustion process and cause low viscosity.
  • Water: can cause wear, rust and sludge.
  • Coolant: can contaminate engine oil.

Fuel Analysis

Fuel represents the largest operating expense over the life of a unit. In many cases, the fuel used in the equipment is contaminated or contains excess paraffin and other elements that do not meet industry quality specifications, causing premature breakdowns or excessive engine wear.

S.O.S. Service Cat Fuel Analysis

Caterpillar's S.O.S. Fluid Analysis Service avoids these complications by performing a comprehensive fuel condition check. This analysis does not have a recommended frequency, but is used in special situations, such as when there is doubt about the origin or storage conditions of the fuel.

Acces to Detailed Information

You may also access all the information managed via the S.O.S. through the S.O.S. Service Web Internet tool at no extra cost. This tool provides access to:

  • Trend graphs of the elements analysed.
  • History of all samples provided for analysis.
  • Detailed information and much more.
 Link to SOS Web