STAR oil analysis

Service/Testing/Analysis/Response

For your organisation to operate at peak efficiency, its critical machinery — including engines, hydraulic systems, gearboxes, and transformers — must run smoothly and reliably. That’s where our advanced STAR (Service, Testing, Analysis, Response) oil analysis and condition‑monitoring programme comes in.

STAR is engineered for the early detection of threats to business continuity and production, such as lubricant degradation, harmful contaminants, and potential equipment failure. By monitoring oil condition and machinery health, STAR helps extend equipment life, reduce downtime, and improve overall operational performance.

If you have any questions about your lubricant sampling, contact your account manager or call one of our experts on 0845 601 1253. Alternatively, complete the enquiry form.

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Reduced downtime and lower costs

Fully independent of all oil companies, STAR is playing a key role in improved reliability and better maintenance planning for businesses across the UK. This means major savings through reduced downtime, extended drain intervals, lower maintenance costs and better plant availability.

Benefits for your business

Optimise the life of your oil and improve machinery performance with independent oil analysis that is committed to understanding your operation and needs.

Avoid costly downtime from equipment failure by identifying lubricant degradation and destructive contaminants before they become a problem.

Reduced costs due to improved machinery efficiency, reduced downtime and optimised drain intervals.

Take a sample in 4 simple steps

It is important to draw an oil sample in a correct and repeatable way to maximise the value of the analysis result. The ideal sample must be representative of the oil in circulation and from a repeatable source to allow for accurate trend analysis in future tests.

Questions we are frequently asked

STAR (Service, Testing, Analysis, Response) is an advanced oil analysis and condition‑monitoring programme designed to detect lubricant degradation, contaminants, and potential equipment failures early, helping businesses reduce downtime and maintenance costs.

Oil viscosity should remain within ±15% of its nominal value. Increases may indicate oxidation or soot contamination, while decreases may suggest fuel dilution or lighter oil contamination.