Top 5 Signs Your Machinery Needs a Lubricant Change 🛢️🔧
Is your machinery starting to sound strange or act up? Don’t ignore the warning signs—changing your lubricant at the right time prevents breakdowns and costly downtime. Here are the top 5 signs your machinery needs a lubricant change, straight from the experts at UK Lubricants Ltd.
1. Unusual Noises or Increased Vibration 🚨
Grinding, knocking, or squealing noises? More vibration than usual? These are classic signs your oil or grease has broken down. Quality lubricants protect moving parts—when they’re worn out, metal starts to clash and damage can follow fast.
2. Oil Looks Dark, Dirty, or Milky 👀
Check your oil! If it’s gone from clear to dark, cloudy, or milky, it’s likely contaminated with dirt, water, or metal particles. Contaminated oil can’t protect your machinery and leads to expensive repairs.
3. Higher Operating Temperatures 🌡️
Is your equipment running hotter than normal? Old or degraded oil can’t dissipate heat, causing machinery to overheat and wear out faster. Don’t let heat ruin your investment!
4. Frequent Top-Ups Needed 💧
Are you topping up oil or grease more often? This could mean your machinery is burning or leaking lubricant, or the oil isn’t doing its job. Time for a change!
5. Reduced Performance or Sluggish Operation 🐢
If your machinery feels less responsive or is taking longer to complete tasks, tired lubricant could be the culprit. Fresh oil keeps everything running smoothly and efficiently.
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