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Imagine being able to see exactly what's happening inside your equipment. You could prevent failure, enhance machine performance and gain a competitive edge. That's where Trico can help. Trico's Oil Analysis service can help you see the condition of your lubricant and equipment without shutting you down.

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What Is Your Oil Analysis Report Telling You?

An oil analysis report contains valuable information about lubricant condition, contamination levels, and machine health, but understanding what the numbers mean can be challenging.

Learn how to interpret key results such as viscosity, wear metals, contamination indicators, additive levels, and water content so you can make more informed maintenance decisions and identify potential issues before they lead to equipment failure.

Read our Lubricology article, "How to Decipher Your Next Oil Analysis Report" to understand the information within the report.

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How to Decipher Your Next Oil Analysis Report

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06.11.2026 Victoria Bunchek

How to Decipher Your Next Oil Analysis Report

You know how valuable the information in an oil analysis report can be. But when you open it up, and a battery of numbers and convoluted terminology assaults your eyes, well, it’s hard to blame anybody for quickly setting that report aside.

Complete Guide to Oil Analysis

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Representative Sampling

05.19.2026 Lisa Kiepert

Complete Guide to Oil Analysis

Oil analysis is one of the most powerful tools in predictive maintenance, but most programs leave gaps that limit results. This guide breaks down the full oil analysis process, from sampling and contamination control to lab testing, sensors, and continuous monitoring, while showing how integrated tools and data improve equipment reliability. Whether you’re building a program from scratch or improving an existing one, the goal is the same: better decisions before failures happen.

5 Signs Your Oil Analysis Program Isn't Working

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09.09.2025 Lisa Kiepert

5 Signs Your Oil Analysis Program Isn't Working

An oil analysis program should deliver insights that improve equipment reliability, but too often it falls short due to inconsistent sampling, infrequent testing, or reports that never drive action. This article highlights five common warning signs that your program isn’t working and offers practical fixes to get it back on track. With year-end planning underway, now is the ideal time to evaluate your approach and ensure oil analysis is delivering measurable value in the year ahead.