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Tractor Engine Oil Analysis: Performance, Efficiency and Equipment Protection

Properties of Tractor Engine Oil

Tractor Engine Oil Analysis: Performance, Efficiency and Equipment Protection

Properties of Tractor Engine Oil

Multi-grade, high quality diesel engine oils produced by adding a performance enhancing additive package to paraffinic based base oils are used as tractor oils.

Properties and Benefits of Tractor Oils

  • Extends the life of engine parts thanks to its high quality anti-wear additives.
  • Provides longer oil change and service intervals.
  • Unaffected by temperature changes, maintains its flowing properties at low temperatures, does not foam
  • Protects the engine against wear, rust and corrosion.
  • Increases combustion efficiency and engine power by keeping the engine clean.
  • Thanks to the high technology detergent-dispersant type additive it contains, it prevents the formation of sediment and deposits in the engine.

Areas of Use

It is used in diesel engines of all agricultural vehicles, including the latest models.

As Nanolab Laboratories Group, we perform the following analyzes in Tractor Oils in our Oil Condition Monitoring Laboratory;


Oil Type

Parameter

Method

Tractor Oils

Intensity, @ 15°C g/ml

ASTM D4052

Flash Point COC, °C

ASTM D92

Kinematic Viscosity

-

40 °C’de mm2/s

ASTM D 445

100 °C’de mm2/s

ASTM D 445

Viscosity Index

ASTM D 2270

Pour point, °C

ASTM D 97


Importance of Tractor Engine Oil Analysis

Tractor engine oil analyses are carried out with the aim of improving equipment performance and detecting potential failures in advance. The main advantages of these analyzes are as follows:

  1. Performance Monitoring: Monitoring oil parameters such as viscosity, oxidation and wear directly affects the performance of the tractor.
  2. Failure Prevention: With engine oil analysis, problems such as wear or contamination that may occur in the engine are detected in advance.
  3. Cost Savings: Maintenance costs and equipment failures are minimized thanks to scheduled maintenance and correct oil changes.
  4. Fuel Efficiency: An engine oil in good condition optimizes fuel consumption, reducing operating costs.
  5. Environmental Sustainability: Correct oil use and analysis means less waste and lower environmental impact.


Evaluation of Tractor Engine Oil Analysis Results

  1. Normal Values: The viscosity and metal content of the oil should be within normal limits. This indicates that the engine is operating properly.
  2. Abnormal Findings: Increased metal content, excessive viscosity drop or rise may indicate that the oil is not functioning properly.
  3. Maintenance Recommendations: Based on the results of the analysis, the engine oil should be changed or the engine components should be reviewed.

Nanolab Laboratories Group continues to provide services within the scope of Tractor Engine Oil Analysis. We also provide services in Mineral Oil Analysis.

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