JKRVI Fluid Analysis

If you own a motorized RV, especially a big Class A diesel pusher, you know that the engine, automatic transmission, and generator are a significant part of the RV's cost. These components are crucial for moving your RV and ensuring your comfort during your travels.

Why take chances with these vital parts? You can easily and affordably get the information you need to make sure they stay reliable. Oil and coolant analysis lets you and your service technician "see inside" your engine, transmission, and generator. It's like giving your RV a health check.

These oils and coolants help keep the internal parts in good shape between services. Analysis tells you if they start to break down or get contaminated. We not only check for signs of breakdown or contamination but also for early wear on internal parts. Oil and coolant analysis helps you spot issues long before they lead to costly repairs, road emergencies, or travel interruptions.

By regularly checking the condition of your oils and coolants, you improve your motorhome's overall reliability. JKRVI's fluid analysis service gives you the peace of mind that your RV's engine, transmission, and generator are in the best possible shape, ensuring worry-free travels.

Most vehicle service schedules, often called Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules, recommend changing oils and coolants based on mileage, accumulated operating hours, or calendar time. While changing oils and coolants is generally a good practice, it may not always be the most cost-effective way to maintain your RV's engine, transmission, or generator.

Consider this: If you change your oils or coolants too early, you're essentially wasting money if they still have plenty of life left in them. On the other hand, if you neglect to change them when they're worn out or contaminated, you risk encountering serious problems that can lead to costly repairs and unexpected expenses.

If you change oils and coolants without analyzing them, you're missing out on crucial information that can greatly impact your plans. Oil and coolant analysis serves as a valuable diagnostic tool, providing you and your service technician with a deeper understanding of your RV's essential systems. It allows you to peer inside these components and assess their actual condition.

This analysis enhances your ability to detect wear and contamination that could lead to premature failures if left unattended. Oil and coolant analysis lets you examine these systems at a detailed level, improving your awareness of issues that require your attention so you can address them early, long before they become major problems. With this analysis, you can identify signs of oil and coolant breakdown or contamination and spot any internal part wear issues if they exist.

Oil analysis provides valuable insights by measuring various factors, including:

• Additive Levels: It checks the levels of additives in the oil.
• Wear Metals: It identifies metals that result from component wear.
• Contaminants: It detects contaminants like water, internal coolant, or fuel leaks.
• Soot Levels: It measures the amount of soot in the oil.
• Viscosity: It assesses whether the oil has thinned out.
• Oxidation: It checks for signs of oil being exposed to excessive heat.
• Nitration: It can indicate improper fuel/air mixtures.

By analyzing these aspects, you can determine the condition of your oil and spot early signs of wear on internal components. Regular oil analysis helps identify issues at an early stage, long before they cause significant damage. NRVIA certified inspectors provide advanced oil analysis that helps you understand if your current oil service intervals are appropriate.

This advanced testing data serves three important purposes:

Problem Detection: It helps identify problems if they exist in your engine, transmission, or generator.

Cost Savings: Advanced Oil Analysis can allow you to safely extend your service intervals, potentially saving you money. For example, some Class-A "Diesel Pusher" (DP) owners now change engine oil every 25,000 miles.

Transmission Fluid Evaluation: For those who own Class A motorhomes with heavy-duty Allison automatic transmissions, advanced testing can determine if you're using an Allison-approved "long life" fluid. If not, it provides data to support changing to a long-life Allison (TES-295 Approved) product, saving you money on transmission service over the life of your motorhome.

Coolant analysis provides you with important information about your engine's cooling system. It includes the measurement of various factors:

• Glycol Content: This test checks the concentration of glycol in the coolant.
• Additive Levels: It assesses the levels of additives in the coolant.
• Freeze Point: It determines the temperature at which the coolant will freeze.
• Boiling Point: This test determines the temperature at which the coolant will boil.
• Total Hardness: It measures the overall hardness of the coolant.
• Dissolved Solids: This test evaluates the mineral content in the coolant.

By conducting these tests, you can thoroughly evaluate the condition of your engine's cooling system. Coolant analysis provides insights into whether a coolant change is necessary and the reasons behind this recommendation. It helps ensure your engine stays properly cooled and protected.

Even if you're not well-versed in the specifics of the oils or coolants used in your RV's engine, transmission, or generator, there's no need to worry. This is quite common, especially when buying a used motorhome with no maintenance records. In fact, it becomes even more critical when there are no maintenance records provided by the seller.

Even if some information is missing, the data you receive from the analysis is still highly valuable. Your RV inspector might ask if you know the oil and coolant manufacturers and brand names. If you don't have this information, there's no need to fret. The analysis can still provide insights into whether you might have any real issues with the engine, transmission, or generator.

As you become more acquainted with the oil and coolant information, the analysis will also indicate how much longer you can safely continue to use them. It's a helpful tool for making informed decisions about your RV's maintenance, even if you're starting from a point of limited knowledge.

Yes, you will receive detailed test reports. These reports will be sent to you via email if you have an email address. If you don't have email, the report will be mailed to your physical mailbox through the US Postal Service.

The reports are designed to be user-friendly and are color-coded for easy interpretation. The color codes indicate the overall severity of the sample, which is rated on a scale from 0 to 4. A severity rating of 0 means that everything is okay, and no maintenance is required. On the other hand, a severity rating of 4 indicates that immediate action is necessary. The color on the severity rating scale corresponds to the data, making it simple to identify the problem or test result that led to the overall severity rating.

The report also includes comments and recommendations that provide guidance on what was found and what actions you should take.

Additionally, if you have specific questions after receiving the report, there is a toll-free customer support number at 877-251-8315. This number is staffed by lab professionals who will connect you with the Analytical Department for prompt assistance with your inquiries.

We're glad to hear you're interested! To add this service to your RV inspection, simply reach out to us to schedule an appointment. If we don't have an inspector in your area, you can visit NRVIA.org/locate to find a certified inspector near you. Your NRVIA certified inspector will take the required samples and send them to the contracted lab for analysis. Your reports will be on their way to you in a short time.