With a machinery lubricating oil analysis program, it is important to monitor trends over time. What would be indicated by a sudden increase in metall...

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With a machinery lubricating oil analysis program, it is important to monitor trends over time. What would be indicated by a sudden increase in metallic content of a recent sample of used diesel engine crankcase lubricating oil?

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Increased wear rates of engine parts.

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With a machinery lubricating oil analysis program, it is important to monitor trends over time. What would be indicated by a sudden increase in metallic content of a recent sample of used diesel engine crankcase lubricating oil?

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