Performance & Uptime

Engine oil analysis

Volvo Penta engine oil analysis delivers a comprehensive diagnosis of the engine's condition. Making it easier to plan preventive maintenance and component replacements – to maximize your operation’s uptime.

Continuous uptime

Stay ahead and avoid unplanned downtime

With regular use of Volvo Penta’s engine oil analysis, you get updates on water and fuel content, viscosity, dirt, and the number of metal particulates in the oil from component wear. The oil analysis test result indicates the presence of any potentially harmful substances, allowing you to plan maintenance or other measures to ensure that your operation keeps on running.
Benefits

Benefits of regular engine oil analysis

- Peace of mind by control of engine status
- Increased uptime thanks to detecting potential problems
- Reduced operating costs
- Excellent planning tool for preventive maintenance
Oil analysis

Simple, fast, and crystal clear

The oil analysis result is a valuable document that confirms your engine’s condition and raises its second-hand value. The analysis is done in three stages:

The Sample 
Samples are taken and sent to a Volvo Penta laboratory. 

The Analysis 
The sample is analyzed through advanced diagnostic equipment, giving data about water/coolant content, viscosity, fuel, contaminants, the number of metallic particles, and more.

The Diagnosis 
The results of the rigorous analysis provide you with immediate recommendations for actions to avoid critical situations.

If you are interested in performing an engine oil analysis, please contact your Volvo Penta dealer.

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