Create a Cycle of Success
  • 65%
  • of heavy-duty mobile equipment operators use oil analysis to monitor the condition of their equipment and establish appropriate drain intervals.
  • 40%
  • of heavy industry oil analysis users expect to increase their use of monitoring techniques like oil analysis in the next three years.
  • 79%
  • of large industrial plants in the United States use oil analysis as a diagnostic tool on their equipment.
  • 4%
  • of a typical industrial maintenance budget goes toward lubricant costs. Yet, lubricant-related downtime can cost over 50 percent of your budget.

If you could use more reliability from your equipment or your lubrication partner, please contact your Chevron representative. We'll be there for you.

LubeWatch® Oil Analysis Program

The Value of Reliability-based Lubrication

Predictive measures and analysis play an important role. Our LubeWatch® oil analysis program can identify contamination or wear before it results in costly downtime. LubeWatch oil analysis enables you to track the performance of equipment that is the lifeblood of your business. By analyzing oil samples on a regular basis, you can optimize equipment life and oil replacement intervals, identify lubricant-related needs and understand the changing environment within a piece of equipment.

Reliability-based Lubrication Practices for Increased Productivity and Optimal Equipment Performance

Standard Test Packages and Specialty Tests

LubeWatch simplifies the process of testing by creating standard test packages for frequent, typical applications. The six test packages for standard, used oil analysis are:

  • Basic Lubrication

    Basic Lubrication

  • Diesel Crankcase

    Diesel Crankcase

  • Natural Gas

    Natural Gas

  • Industrial Oils

    Industrial Oils

  • Metal Working Fluids

    Metal Working Fluids

  • Turbine Oils

    Turbine Oils

Standard Test Packages and Specialty Tests

The LubeWatch® Oil Analysis Program Provides:

  • Accurate results on six basic test packages and a wide variety of specialized testing procedures
  • Reliable interpretation of test results and actionable recommendations based on the data
  • 24-hour turnaround of tests and analyses indicating abnormal or critical steps will be provided by phone, fax or e-mail in 90 percent of cases
  • Advanced technical services including component failure and/or wear particle analysis
  • Expert training and in-field counsel and support
  • Cost-effective standard and specialty tests
  • Added assurance of oil and system integrity when running on an extended oil drain interval program

Add LubeWatch® To Your Maintenance Program

The LubeWatch Process

Submitting oil or other lubricants for LubeWatch oil analysis is simple. Contact your Chevron representative to find the LubeWatch program lab nearest your location. The lab will set up your account and send a sampling kit to you. After pulling a sample, simply send it back with complete sample information to the lab in the pre-addressed LubeWatch mailing container.

Most sample tests will be completed within 24 hours of receipt. You can receive results immediately via phone, fax, or e-mail. Mailed analysis results can be returned within a maximum of five working days.