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Fluid Analysis
Fluid Analysis

S·O·S Services Fluid Analysis

S·O·S℠ Services Fluid Analysis helps you avoid costly downtime with expert insights and proactive maintenance - no matter what equipment you run. As a key component of Caterpillar's condition monitoring strategy, it's a solution designed to deliver measurable value and support smarter fleet management through three key strengths:

1. Bottom-line value

2. Ease of use

3. Comprehensive insight across mixed fleets and applications

BOTTOM-LINE VALUE

+ When paired with Cat filters and fluids, S•O•S fluid analysis helps deliver the lowest total cost of ownership. It enables proactive maintenance that helps avoid costly failures while improving operational efficiency. Custom sampling programs can be integrated into robust equipment management solutions available through your Cat dealer, all backed by industry-leading distribution and service support.

 EASE OF USE

+ Fluid sampling is designed for flexibility and convenience, whether performed by your Cat dealer or through a do-it-yourself approach. QR-coded bottles streamline the submission process when used with Cat Inspect or VisionLink™. Caterpillar’s proprietary testing processes, developed by in-house experts, meet rigorous industry standards and are supported by four ISO 9001-certified corporate labs and over 90 Cat dealer labs. This ensures fast turnaround times and expert interpretations. 

COMPREHENSIVE INSIGHT ACROSS MIXED FLEETS AND APPLICATIONS

+ Routine analysis of oil, coolant, and fuel delivers actionable insights that help reduce downtime and support smarter maintenance decisions. Designed for mixed fleets, our lab capabilities support your entire operation – including equipment from a variety of manufacturers – so you can make confident decisions across your fleet.

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How to Take a Sample & Read Results

Submitting a clean sample and accurately interpreting the results of your analysis are critical. Learn more about how to do both.

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how to take a sample and read results

Fluid Analysis 101

Whatever your situation, you’ll find that Cat S·O·S Services can improve the health of your products—by providing full testing options for oil, coolant and diesel fuel samples with our fluid analysis 101. Submitting a clean sample and accurately interpreting the results of your analysis are critical. 

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fluid analysis 101

Value of Fluid Analysis

Cat S·O·S Services provides knowledgeable recommendations you can actually understand—and interpretations you can act on, because we know the value of fluid analysis.

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Fluid Analysis Value

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Reasons to Choose S•O•SSM Services Fluid Analysis


When it comes to fluid analysis, you have choices. Here’s what sets Cat S•O•S Services apart from other fluid analysis options:

 

+ GET RESULTS YOU CAN TRUST
Our global lab network ensures fast, consistent results wherever you operate.

+ SEE SOPHISTICATED TREND ANALYSIS
We test more than eight million samples each year, evaluating them based on comprehensive product knowledge, fluid properties, and the analysis of millions of data points.

+ OUR EXPERTS CARE ABOUT YOUR BOTTOM LINE
Your Cat dealer helps you act early and optimize performance – not just prevent failure.

+ ENJOY COMPLETE CONDITION KNOWLEDGE
Your fluid data is integrated with other vital condition monitoring information – giving you insights into health, performance, location, and more. With global software, you can seamlessly sample with any Caterpillar lab and get a complete history.

+ MIXED FLEET? WE HAVE YOU COVERED
We support all major OEMs – 25% of samples come from equipment other than Caterpillar.

+ BUILT FOR OIL, COOLANT, AND FUEL  – ACROSS EVERY APPLICATION
Caterpillar handles oil, coolant, and fuel sampling for all kinds of equipment, from power generation to pipeline, mining to marine, and more.

Cat S•O•S Fluid Analysis gives you the insights to act early, the tools to stay efficient, and the confidence to manage your fleet better – every day. Talk to your Cat dealer today to build a fluid analysis program tailored to your equipment and business goals.

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