I can hear you asking, ‘What is a Fluid Analysis?” and “Why do I need them?”
Fluid analysis is a blood test for your RV, tow vehicle, towed vehicle (toad), or generator. We draw a small sample of the engine/generator oil, transmission fluid, or engine/generator coolant, send it to an ISO 17025A-certified lab, and within 5-7 days you receive a report detailing the findings.
Why should I get a Fluid Analysis Done?
Here are a few reasons why:
- Fluid Analysis saves you money by detecting problems early, preventing breakdowns and costly towing.
- They make maintenance more effective while alerting you and your technician when it may need attention.
- The results indicate whether you can safely extend your oil change intervals. Some Class A owners are already running up to 25,000 miles between engine oil changes!
- It gives you Peace of Mind knowing your RV and towing vehicles stay as reliable and “worry-free” as possible.
As full-time RVers, we understand why you love being on the road, visiting new places, and meeting friends, new and old, who love the RVing lifestyle. We appreciate how hard you work to maintain your RVs and vehicles so they are ready when you are ready for your next adventure.
Your RV or tow vehicle is a significant investment; don’t take unnecessary risks with it. This can be thought of as “health care” for your vehicles. Use the proven science of Oil Analysis to improve maintenance and ensure your equipment, oils, and coolants perform as intended. Maintain your RV and Tow Vehicle equipment so you keep it as reliable and “worry-free” as possible. It’s so easy to do and pays for itself many times over through safely extended engine, transmission, and generator change intervals.
If you want to read a more technical explanation of why you should consider fluid analysis for your vehicles, our good friends and partners over at JG Lubricants have written an excellent article, “Why Should I Consider Oil Analysis.”
Sample Type | Sample Frequency |
|---|---|
Motorhomes, All Classes |
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| Engine Oil | At Every Scheduled Oil Change |
| Transmission Fluid | Annually (at the start of the travel season) |
| Engine Coolant | Annually (at the start of the travel season) |
Trailer Tow Vehicle and Towed Vehicles (Toads) |
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| Engine Oil | At every scheduled oil change |
| Transmission Fluid | Annually (at the start of the travel season) |
| Engine Coolant | Annually (at the start of the travel season) |
Generators, Built-In and Portable |
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| Generator Oil | At every scheduled oil change |
| Generator Coolant, if equipped | Annually (at the start of the travel season) |
How Much does it cost?
Multiple factors influence the cost of Fluid Analyses. Some of the factors that help determine the pricing are the number of analyses being done, whether it is being done as part of an inspection or stand-alone, where the unit will be located when we draw the samples, if “rush” sampling is required, etc.
If you are ready to improve your vehicle’s reliability, don’t hesitate to contact us, and we’ll begin a regular sampling program today!