Warranty-Compliance Test Packages

OEM aligned Tier-4 fluid cleanliness screening for ensuring warranty compliance.

Most major equipment manufacturers require proper fuel cleanliness, oil condition, hydraulic cleanliness, and coolant stability as part of their warranty expectations. Contaminated or incorrect fluids are a leading cause of denied claims.

These testing packages are aligned with the fluid cleanliness expectations used by major OEM warranty review departments. Results are provided as documentation of proper maintenance practices and contamination control. 

Engine & Transmission Warranty Panel Package

For diesel engines, powershift transmissions, torque converters, final drives. Purpose: Documents fluid cleanliness and stability to support warranty review for wear, dilution, viscosity breakdown, and contamination.

Includes:

• Blotter Test (soot/dispersancy/fuel/coolant indicators) 
• Water Crackle (coolant/water intrusion screen) 
• 40°C Field Viscosity (Ford Cup) 
• ISO 4407 Patch Test (ISO cleanliness, wear particle loading) 
• UV Fluorescence Fuel Dilution Screen 
• Visual Condition & Color 
• Technician Notes with Patch/Blotter Images 

Hydraulic System Warranty Cleanliness Panel Package

Critical for Cat, Deere, Kubota, Case, large loaders & excavators. Purpose: Provides verification of hydraulic fluid cleanliness—often required before pump/motor warranty consideration.

Includes:

• ISO 4406 Particle Count 
• ISO 4407 Patch Test (fiber & metal identification) 
• Water Screen (hot plate / crackle) 
• Reservoir Visual Clarity 
• Technician Comments with Image Set 

Coolant Contamination Protection Panel Package

Early detection of coolant degradation that leads to water pump, liner-pitting, or oil-cooler warranty issues. Purpose: Modern diesel engines depend on clean, stable coolant to protect liners, pumps, thermostats, and oil coolers. Contaminated coolant is one of the most common hidden failure points and a major cause of warranty disputes after overheating, liner cavitation, or oil-cooler failure. 

Includes:

• Visual Clarity / Color 
• UV Fluorescence Screen 
• Oil-in-Coolant Blot Test 
• Solids/Rust Observation 
• Optional pH strip

Fuel Warranty Protection Panel Package

Designed to help maintain compliance with Caterpillar, Kubota, John Deere & Tier-4 engine warranty expectations for fuel cleanliness. Purpose: Detects contamination that causes injector failure, fuel pump scoring, filter plugging — common warranty denial points.

Includes:

• ISO 4406 Particle Count (Fuel)
• ASTM D4176 Visual Clarity & Free Water (Method 1) 
• Water Crackle Screen (hot plate) 
• Fuel Blotter (sediment, sludge, asphaltene spread) 
• UV Fluorescence Fuel Dilution / Water Marker Screen 
• Technician Comments & Images

Manufacturers that maintain fluid-quality requirements include:

• Caterpillar (Cat) 
• John Deere 
• Kubota 
• Komatsu 
• Case Construction 
• New Holland 
• Bobcat 
• Doosan 
• Yanmar 
• Volvo Construction Equipment 
• Hitachi / Deere-Hitachi 
• JCB 
• Cummins 
• AGCO (Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Challenger) 
• Mahindra 
• Branson / TYM 
• LS Tractor 
• Kioti

Other services provided: Military and Commercial Vehicles/Generators

Engine Oil & Transmission Fluid Screening Services (Entire Fleet)

Identifies contamination from water, coolant, fuel, and soot. Helping you prevent costly equipment failure and downtime. Early detection of contamination through on-site screening allows you to prevent component failure, reduce unscheduled maintenance, and avoid mission disruption. Especially helpful after natural disasters where water and flooding may have compromised vehicle and generator components.

Potential Problems Include:

Engine (Motor Oil)

Water contamination can lead to poor lubrication, internal corrosion, and ultimately engine failure if left undetected.

Transmission (Automatic/Manual)

Water intrusion in transmission fluid causes slippage, overheating, and long-term internal damage.

Fuel Intrusion

Fuel dilution of engine oil reduces viscosity, weakens lubrication, and increases the risk of accelerated wear.

Coolant Intrusion

Coolant contamination in oil or transmission fluid leads to deposit formation, corrosion, bearing damage, and potential catastrophic equipment failure.

Soot Accumulation

Excess soot in engine oil increases viscosity, accelerates wear on moving parts, and may indicate incomplete combustion or poor engine efficiency.

Real customer examples where testing was performed by credible laboratories. Below are separate claims that demonstrate how documented fluid health protects customers from costly warranty denials:

• Construction Contractor – Avoided $18,000 Injector Replacement

Testing confirmed clean, stable fuel quality, overturning a denied-coverage warning.

• Ranching Operation – Saved $6,200 on PowerShift Transmission Repair

Viscosity, dispersancy, and contamination checks validated proper fluid condition, ensuring warranty approval.

• Fuel Supplier – Cleared of a $12,000 Contamination Claim

Testing revealed water contamination originated in the customer’s tank, not in the supplier’s delivery.

• Rental Equipment Fleet – Saved Over $25,000 in Prevented Failures

Routine use of the panel on every equipment return caught fuel dilution, viscosity breakdown, and ISO particle spikes early.

• Mining Operation – Prevented a $38,000 Engine Denial

Long-term trend data, patch tests, viscosity stability, and photographic documentation supported OEM authorization of a major engine replacement.

These independent, evidence-based results show how on-site fluid diagnostics create transparency, reduce downtime, and provide solid support during warranty review.