When lubrication signs indicate the wrong oil type is used, what adjustment should be made?

When lubrication signs indicate the wrong oil type is used, what adjustment should be made?

• A. Increase the oil viscosity
• B. Adjust the FRL or oil type
• C. Ignore signs
• D. Use water as lubricant

Answer: (B)

When lubrication signs point to using the wrong oil, the fix is to set the lubrication system to the correct oil type and viscosity. The FRL unit (filter, regulator, lubricator) controls how much and what kind of lubricant is added to the air. If the oil being delivered doesn’t match the system’s specifications, you must change the oil to the recommended type or adjust the FRL to supply that correct lubricant. Using the proper oil protects seals, prevents deposits, and keeps components operating smoothly. Increasing viscosity without matching specifications can impair performance and wear, ignoring the signs risks damage, and using water is not an adequate substitute for real lubrication. Check the equipment manual or oil specification and adjust the FRL accordingly.

When lubrication signs point to using the wrong oil, the fix is to set the lubrication system to the correct oil type and viscosity. The FRL unit (filter, regulator, lubricator) controls how much and what kind of lubricant is added to the air. If the oil being delivered doesn’t match the system’s specifications, you must change the oil to the recommended type or adjust the FRL to supply that correct lubricant. Using the proper oil protects seals, prevents deposits, and keeps components operating smoothly. Increasing viscosity without matching specifications can impair performance and wear, ignoring the signs risks damage, and using water is not an adequate substitute for real lubrication. Check the equipment manual or oil specification and adjust the FRL accordingly.