Oil analysis program

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Shell’s LubeAnalyst oil analysis program helps assess whether fluids and equipment are performing as intended and determine appropriate lubricant change intervals. Owner-operators can build a database with the LubeAnalyst and watch for trends and results in performance areas. It offers an online interface that tabs a worldwide sample history and failure trends.

SHELL LUBRICANTS, www.shell.com, (888) 467-4355

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