The EPA method 1664 needs 100ml of hexane for extracting a sample volume of one liter. It is not possible to reduce the solvent volume with this method because of the low weight of the residual oil ...

Recent UC Davis studies indicate much of the imported olive oils sold at retail stores and wholesale to restaurants is substandard. The UC Davis Olive Center has launched a new testing program to ...

CCJ's 10 44 is brought to you by Chevron Delo, heavy duty diesel engine oil. Now there's even more reasons to choose Delo. An oil sample is only as good as the method used to pull it. You're watching ...

Oxidation, fuel dilution, copper, lead, potassium, aluminum, iron and so much more. Used engine oil analysis not only reveals elements and conditions that can help fleets maximize oil life, it also ...

Severe engine damage can occur due to fuel dilution in lubricating oil, as high fuel levels (>2%) in a lubricant can lead to decreased viscosity, loss of dispersancy, oil degradation, and loss of ...

Reprinted with the permission of Equipment Manager magazine, the magazine of AEMP. When asked, “Does your company/fleet use an oil analysis management program?” the answer is normally, “Yes, we take ...

Joseph R. Profaci, the executive director for the North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA). Credit: Joseph R. Profaci Joseph R. Profaci is the executive director of the North American Olive Oil ...