Lubricant analysts face many challenges in trying to translate laboratory data into meaningful comments for those responsible for lubricant and machine health. One could say the analyst gives a voice to the oil in communicating “what hurts”.

But before a doctor can make a diagnosis, he must ask many questions regarding the patient’s health history and lifestyle. Like the doctor, the lubricant analyst requires similar information relating to provenance – that is, the source or the origin – before the data can be accurately diagnosed and corrective actions prescribed.

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