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LUBE-TIPS
software
or
to
record
abnormalities such as excessive
leakages for easy location by
mechanics.
Pictures
are
immediate and speak volumes,
so use them to good effect in
reports and trending software.
Advice for Replacing
Brake Fluid
Use a Camera for
Better Oil Analysis
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Put your cellphone camera
to good use by taking a
photograph of an oil sample
(if using a transparent sample
bottle) and storing the image
in a trending software for
comparative purposes. Record
a new oil sample and use this
as a baseline. Set the bottle
against a white background,
like a sheet of paper, to
maintain a consistent color
comparison.
You can also use your camera
in other ways, such as to record
images of the machine and
sampling point as a means of
identifying them in the
Brake fluid is highly
hygroscopic, which means
it absorbs moisture from
the atmosphere. Apart
from the obvious corrosion
potential this presents
to the master and slave
cylinders, it also degrades
the fluid’s high-temperature
performance. This results in
the fluid boiling at a lower
temperature, leading to the
loss of fluid power when
pressing the brake pedal.
Follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations and change
the fluid regularly. Synthetic
silicon-based brake fluid is
more expensive but does not
need to be replaced as often.
As custom and classic car
owners know, it also does not
damage the paint work.
How to Identify
Suction Line Leaks
Suction line leaks can
cause air entrainment and
lead to problems such as
excessive aeration, air lock,
pump cavitation, poor
lubrication and premature
oil degradation. However, a
pinhole-sized suction line leak
can be hard to find. Using a
small amount of shaving foam
sprayed over the suspected
leak area can indicate the
source of the problem, as
the foam will be drawn into
the line. This method should
not be used for large leaks,
and care should be taken to
not use too much soap, as
this could contaminate the
lube and result in foaming,
aeration problems and poor
demulsibility.
Tips for Lifting and
Carrying Oil Drums
Always ensure the correct
lifting and carrying equipment
is available. Avoid lowering oil
drums onto any small, sharp
objects. These objects can
pierce an oil drum and cause
leakage, which if unnoticed,
could pose a safety risk to the
person moving the drum as
well as other colleagues.
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