Entries by POLARIS Laboratories

Building a Partnership

At POLARIS Laboratories® our goal is to work with you to build a healthy and successful fluid analysis program. We do this by viewing our business relationships as partnerships, not transactions. […]

It’s Tradeshow Season

Navigating your way through the chaos of tradeshows can be daunting. I understand, believe me. With as many tradeshows as I’ve attended and booths I’ve organized, I’ve picked up a […]

Preparing for Winter Weather

Did you know your coolant and diesel fuel can both be negatively impacted by nasty winter weather? Monitoring your fluids before this unpredictable season can help you avoid damage to […]

2016 Customer Summit Recap

Thanks to an amazing group of speakers and sponsors, the 2016 Customer Summit was a huge success! Not only did we have a fantastic turnout but our customer’s left with […]

Engine Specific Test Packages: Basic vs. Advanced

When starting your oil analysis program, deciding which test package to use for your engine can be intimidating. You have to make an important decision between testing the condition of your […]

New Equipment Needs Oil Analysis Protection

An industrial building service company makes sure to regularly test the oil in all of their heavy-duty trucks, including new trucks. Their maintenance staff knows all equipment experiences a period […]

How Clean Do Sample Bottles Need to Be?

There are a wide range of opinions regarding how clean an oil analysis sample bottle needs to be. While it is a fact that most oil testing equipment is sensitive […]