Media Coverage

Church Key Opens Door to Oil Analysis Mystery

"When the technician used the church key to open each one-quart oil can to replenish engine lube oil, microscopic metal shavings were sheared from the can's unlubricated surfaces and the cutting edge of the church key. These foreign elements were then deposited into the product, the engine, and ultimately in the oil analysis report. "

by Robin S. Kurth, Senior Technical Support Manager - Power, Pacific Bell, Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. January 2003

 
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Why Should Managers Care About Oil?

"…..managers might, perhaps, take interest in the fact that for most machines over 80% of the wear and failures could be avoided……."

Jim Fitch, "Why Should Managers Care About Oil?". Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine. March 2000

 
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