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How to Ensure Your Oil Analysis Results Are Accurate

Assuming you’ve chosen a reputable lab, if you want oil analysis results you can truly rely on, here are a few best practices to follow on your end: 1. Sample Carefully: Improper sampling is one of the most common causes of misleading results. Best practices include: Sample from live, circulating oil whenever possible—not from stagnant…
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Reliability Training Class Schedule for 2026 Announced by Eurofins TestOil

Eurofins TestOil, an industry leader for both oil analysis and oil analysis training, just announced the 2026 Schedule of  Reliability Training Classes. The new schedule, along with a link to the individual class registration forms, is as follows: 4/13/26—Comprehensive Oil Analysis (Houston): https://form.jotform.com/242727234176155 4/20/26—CLS-Certified Lubrication Specialist (Cleveland): https://form.jotform.com/242616361365153 6/1/26—Comprehensive Oil Analysis (Cleveland): https://form.jotform.com/242635817738164 9/21/26—Comprehensive Oil…
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Onsite Private Reliability Training for Manufacturing, Utilities, Energy and More

Operational efficiency and equipment reliability remain essential for staying competitive. One of the most effective ways to strengthen both is through onsite private reliability training. When training is brought directly to your facility, instructors can focus on the specific challenges your team faces every day—resulting in practical, immediately applicable learning.                 Here is a look…
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Coolant Health Testing for Data Centers: 5 Reasons it’s Important

Per the experts at Eurofins TestOil, coolant health testing for data centers is critical for ensuring data center reliability, efficiency, and hardware longevity. Here are five key considerations: Thermal Conductivity is Imperative: The coolant's ability to transfer heat efficiently is crucial. It must have high thermal conductivity to pull heat away from components that tend…
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Cold Weather Diesel Fuel Testing: Key Tests Every Fleet Owner Should Schedule

As temperatures start to drop, fleet managers schedule diesel fuel testing as part of their fall preventive maintenance routine. They know that cold weather can turn even high-quality diesel into a liability if it’s not properly conditioned. In essence, testing in advance ensures smooth, reliable operation all winter long.                 Diesel contains paraffin wax that…
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RPVOT (ASTM D2272): Why Oxidation Stability Testing Matters More Than Ever

The Rotating Pressure Vessel Oxidation Test (RPVOT) is a standardized ASTM method (ASTM D2272) used to determine a lubricant’s oxidation stability. It reliably predicts how long a lubricant can perform effectively before oxidation-related degradation (such as sludge, varnish, and acid formation) begins. This is a key test for: Power generation plants (gas, steam, and hydro…
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