Get More from Your Lubricants: How Oil Analysis Can Optimize Drain Intervals

In today’s market, lubricant supply challenges are pushing maintenance teams to rethink how they manage oil drain intervals. From additive shortages and rising demand to logistical delays, getting the lubricant you need when you need it isn’t as easy as it used to be.

How can you get the most of the lubricants?

The answer lies in oil analysis.

Routine oil analysis is a powerful tool for extending and optimizing drain intervals without risking equipment reliability. Instead of relying solely on preventive maintenance (PM) schedules or disposing of used oil without checking its remaining life, consider switching to a condition-based monitoring (CBM) strategy. With CBM, sample results guide your maintenance actions, allowing you to safely push drain intervals further while monitoring for wear, contamination and fluid health.

Lubricants can often be safely used beyond OEM-recommended intervals, but only when supported by testing and analysis. A routine fluid analysis program evaluates the oil’s physical properties, identifies signs of wear and determines if the fluid can still perform effectively. POLARIS Laboratories® offers customers an Extended Drain Comments Program where our team of support analysts help you determine how to reach optimal lubricant usage.

At a time when it’s needed the most, oil analysis can reduce costs, minimize waste and lower maintenance spend.

For more insight into optimizing drain intervals and getting more from your lubricants, check out this infographic:

Contact your Account Manager or Customer Experience (service@eoilreports.com) to learn more about participating in the Extended Drains Program at POLARIS Laboratories®.