I recently received an e-mail from a colleague seeking my opinion about a specific sampling philosophy. Referring to mobile equipment such as excavators, scrapers and dozers, he asked if good oil sampling depended much on sampling location.

He wondered, as he had often heard from others, if what truly matters most is sampling consistently, regardless of location.

Sampling consistently refers to the practice of meticulously following a prescribed procedure without regard to the accuracy or precision of the procedure. This is the way most oil samples, perhaps 80 percent, are taken today.

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Proper oil sampling is critical to an effective oil analysis program. Without a representative lube sample, oil analysis cannot be used effectively to monitor oil condition, predict machine failures or help you extend asset life. Whether you are using a test kit from service supplier or your own equipment, getting a few key details right when you take oil samples will give you more accurate, consistent and useful data.

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