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Why New Oil is not Clean Oil

It is mystifying that even seasoned industry professionals fall for this presumption: that new oil received in sealed, steel barrels is clean and ready to use. The reality is that even new oil needs thorough cleaning before you put it to use in your engine or any other machinery.
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And how does unfiltered, new oil affect your asset reliability management?

New oil is already contaminated through various sources in the manufacturing, distribution and storage processes. This contaminated oil is a blight upon your engines and other machinery. When the system’s lifeblood has been transmitted a “contaminant,” it harms the system. As it is for the blood in the human body, you need clean oil to keep your engine running fit all the time. This can be achieved through engine oil condition monitoring.

How is New Oil Contaminated?

Contamination can cumulatively build up in new oil from the manufacturing process till you open the barrel for usage.
At each of these junctures, the contaminants entering the oil keep accumulating. Till the time you are ready to open the barrel and use the oil, your oil may be substantially contaminated.

How Contaminated New Oil Harms Your Engine

Oil is like the lifeblood of your engine and determines the reliability and efficiency of operation. However, the contaminants in the oil can damage the part in your engine and in the worst scenario lead to the breakdown. In the absence of Oil Condition Monitoring System you can be blindfolded towards the following problems caused by the contaminated oil:

How to Protect Your New Oil

Your engines and other machinery can enjoy high levels of reliability, efficiency, and operating life when you take care of oil hygiene, especially through online oil condition monitoring.
Research by various experts and a study done by a European insurance major has shown that 56% of all engine breakdowns are associated with poor lubrication. So next time you top up your engine oil, do not just use the new oil as it is. Ensure it is cleaned with the right filtration system. Prevention is always better than cure as a part of Asset Reliability Management.

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