Category: Oil Change & Lubricant Consumption

Jim Fitch authored articles & papers

  • Strategies to Extend Drain Intervals and Reduce Lubricant Consumption

    Strategies to Extend Drain Intervals and Reduce Lubricant Consumption

    The reasons that lubricants age and need to be replaced periodically are well known. It is true that many of the factors that influence lubricant consumption and oil change intervals are not within the realm of control of most users. However, there are far more controllable factors that many user organizations fail to capitalize on… Read More

  • Managing the Perils of Short-volume Oil Changes

    Managing the Perils of Short-volume Oil Changes

    The term “short-volume oil change” (SVOC) relates primarily to circulating oil systems. An SVOC occurs when an oil change (either scheduled or condition-based) only involves draining and refilling the oil in the system tank or sump. Read More