CYLINDER GP-LIFT 2283508 - Caterpillar

Scheduled Oil Sampling (SOS)
Effective fluid cleanliness management is the single most important factor and single greatest opportunity in accomplishing the following: maximizing component life, increasing reliability and durability and lowering component life cycle costs. Scheduled Oil Sampling (SOS) Services is a highly recommended process for Caterpillar customers to use in order to minimize owning and operating costs. Customers provide oil samples, coolant samples, and other vehicle information. The dealer uses the data in order to provide the customer with recommendations for management of the equipment. SOS Services can help detect a potential problem before a failure and help determine the cause. Your Cat dealer may administer an Extended Oil Drain program with a Customer Support Agreement (CSA) based on routine Scheduled Oil Sampling (SOS) results and the use of genuine Cat parts, filters, fluids, and Scheduled Maintenance Services.Consult your Cat dealer for complete information and assistance in establishing an SOS program for your equipment.Scheduled Oil Sampling (SOS) Analysis
Effective fluid cleanliness management is the single most important factor and single greatest opportunity in accomplishing the following: maximizing component life, increasing reliability and durability and lowering component life cycle costs. Scheduled oil sampling (SOS) is an oil analysis process designed to turn fluids analysis data into usable information. This information can be used to help identify impending component failures before catastrophic failure actually occurs. This information is used to manage equipment and reduce operating costs. Caterpillar has trademarked the title SOS Services in order to insure customers of the quality, consistency, and depth of Caterpillar oil analysis services. There are four categories of oil analysis:
Component Wear Rate
Oil Condition
Oil Contamination
Oil IdentificationComponent wear rate analysis evaluates the wear that is taking place inside the lubricated machine compartment. SOS Services uses the results of elemental analysis and particle count tests to evaluate the wear. Elemental analysis with a spectrometer measures wear particles that are less than 10 microns in size. Particle Count analysis with light blocking technology measures particles from 4 microns to 50 microns. Trend analysis and proprietary wear tables are then used to determine if wear rates are normal or abnormal.Oil condition analysis is used to determine if the oil has degraded. Tests are done to look at the oxidation, sulfation, and viscosity of the oil. Established guidelines and trend analysis are used to determine if the oil has reached the useful life of the oil. Your Cat dealer may administer an Extended Oil Drain program with a Customer Support Agreement (CSA) based on routine Scheduled Oil Sampling (SOS) results and the use of genuine Cat parts, filters, fluids, and Scheduled Maintenance Services.Oil Contamination tests are performed to determine if anything harmful has entered the oil. This analysis relies on the results from the following tests:
Elemental analysis
Soot content
Particle count
Fuel dilution
Water content
Glycol contaminationThe Caterpillar SOS Services program has guidelines for the level of contamination allowed in the various compartments of Cat machines.Oil Identification is another very important part of the SOS oil analysis program. If the wrong oil is used, the oil