as far as oil analysis, 20.00 is the going rate, there are several places to use. The advantages of using this service are that we can become proactive instead of reactive by heading off problems which will reduce down time and expenses. The report will cover wear elements, additive, or contaminants. Insure proper equipment operation, allow for the scheduling of maintenance, assist in maximizing fluid life, reduce operating cost, reduce down time, and provide peace of mind for some. Just pulled a sample off a 50 foot Searay high Si (silicon), which a head gasket was going bad, not having this service could have been a repair several thousand dollars more than what the costomer occured. Areas to consider: age of the equipment, value of the equipment(both replacement and operational value),the broken piece may be small but the down time may be significant. Cost of an analysis vs. just replacing the lubricant (5qts may be small, but a hundred gallon resevoir would be worth considering). Any time a customer expresses a concern with a piece of equipment or the lubricant being used. The peace of mind that come from knowing whether a problem exists or not is worth the investment.
