Caterpillar has found that 50% of all engine downtime is associated with cooling system problems. S.O.S coolant analysis helps pinpoint problems early and prevent failures.

It pays to monitor your coolant
Almost everyone recognises the need for regular oil and filter changes, but many people overlook cooling system maintenance and monitoring. The cooling system is critical to the efficient performance and long life of your engine. Proper cooling affects many machine systems, including the transmission and hydraulics, which are cooled by heat exchangers.
S.O.S coolant analysis offers a quick, low cost way to evaluate the effectiveness of your coolant, check for contaminants and monitor the condition of the cooling system and other major engine systems.

Keep it cool and keep it running right
Engines are the most likely to suffer from cooling problems. For example, overheating can reduce the lubricating properties of engine oil, leading to excessive wear and failure of rings, liners, bearings and valves. In hydraulic systems, overheating can oxidise and deplete additives in hydraulic oil, resulting in valve wear, shorter pump life and seal failure. When transmission oil becomes overheated, clutch slippage increases, reducing transmission life.
All of these systems depend on a properly maintained and efficient cooling system to function at optimum levels. S.O.S coolant analysis helps you achieve this goal.

Investing in performance
S.O.S coolant analysis can quickly pay for itself in improved efficiency, longer component life, and fewer repairs and less downtime. It can save you money by permitting you to optimise your coolant drain intervals.

Standard tests
Level 1:
Glycol concentration, freeze point, conductivity, nitrite inhibitor concentration, pH and visual appearance/contamination.