CHALLENGES FACED 1. The oil in the Humber Viking’s generator was being badly diluted by fuel. This necessitated oil changes every 250 hours, leading to excessive oil use and maintenance costs exceeding £15,000 per annum. 2. The oil dilution increased engine wear and threatened generator reliability. SOLUTIONS DELIVERED 1. The oil drain interval was safely extended to 1,000 hours by fitting an Extended Oil Life System (EOLS). This unit r

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