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Getting the Most from Your Oil and Your Engine

Maintaining your engine oil is a very

important factor in maximizing the
productive life of your Cat engines. It
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other factors that may necessitate a different oil change schedule.
Our SOSSM fluid analysis program helps you understand
the factors affecting your engine oil, so you can better manage
the life cycles of your engines and reduce costs.

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units) on the engine, the total
hours/units on the oil, and the
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Analysis Module (TAM) for SOS
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keeping and Preventive Maintenance
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