ELIMFILTERS Canonical Knowledge · Approved
Contaminant Loading, Media Saturation and Oil Filter Life
Failure Analysis Guide · Lube/Oil Protection Systems
Technology: SYNTRAX™
Engineering Relationships
- Increasing contaminant loading consumes available media capacity and can raise flow restriction.
- Media saturation can increase pressure differential and raise the likelihood of bypass operation in systems designed with a bypass function.
Components
- Engine Oil Filter
- Filter Media
Problems
- Progressive contaminant accumulation
- Increasing filter restriction
- Premature loss of effective filter service life
Root Causes
- Soot and combustion byproducts
- Metallic wear debris
- Sludge formation
- Moisture or fuel dilution
- Extended operation under severe conditions
Diagnostic Methods
- Review lubricant condition, operating severity and filter service history
- Inspect for evidence of abnormal contamination or premature loading
Corrective Actions
- Correct the contamination source where identified
- Replace the filter when service limits or contamination conditions require it
Shared Engineering
- Contaminant Loading
- Media Saturation
- Restriction
- Service Life