MOTORcheckUP
HOW TO USE

MOTORcheckUP is suitable for all 4-stroke engines, both diesel and petrol.

PREPARATION

Remove the cover sheet at the marked location.

Tip: Ensure the test field remains clean and dry.

OIL SAMPLE

Extract the dipstick or obtain oil from the cap of the motor oil filling opening. Ensure the engine is at operating temperature..

Tip: Unlike measuring oil levels, you only need to extract the dipstick once.

DEPOSITION

Place only one drop on the test field.
Tip: Drops fall best when the stick is not touching the test field. Depending on the motor and oil condition, development time typically ranges from 1.5 to 8 hours. For optimal results, leave the test overnight to ensure perfect development.

Tip: Record vehicle registration, mileage, and oil running performance carefully.

EVALUATION

Once the drop has developed, proceed step by step, evaluating from the inside to the outside.

Use the enclosed evaluation scale to assess the completed result. Compare colours and mark accordingly.

Tip: Utilise a magnifying glass for easier identification of small particles, such as exhaust residue.

What is MOTORcheckUP?

MOTORcheckUP is a look inside the motor without taking it to pieces.Like a doctor examining a patient
by analysing just one drop of blood, our test system needs only one drop of motor oil to detect
whether the motor is healthy or something is wrong. Therefore, we call our test system:

MOTORcheckUP – the health check for your motor.

MOTORcheckUP
EVALUATION

After applying a drop of oil to the test paper, you will see a picture
with up to 4 circles based on the chromatographic effect.

As motor oil is dense, the development process will take time. Depending on the oil’s age, the final result will require between 1.5 and 8 hours. It’s recommended to leave the test overnight and compare it with the reference pictures.

Each test set includes a pictured template to facilitate result evaluation.

Always proceed step by step, comparing from the inner circle to the outer circle for ease of assessment.

The Inner Circle

Shows whether the oil has been contaminated by small particles – for example, exhaust particles, grime, dust, abrasions or other substances.

The Second Circle

Shows whether the oil is still OK. Compare the coloration of the oil.
Benzin condition

 

The Jagged Circle

Water in the oil forms defined peaks in the outer areas, whereas coolant forms a yellow ring around the jagged circle.

The Fuel Circle

Hold the test paper facing towards the light. The larger the transparent ring around the outside, the more fuel there is in the oil.

The Inner Circle

shows whether the oil has been contaminated by small particles – for example, exhaust particles, grime, dust, abrasions or other substances.

The Second Circle

Shows whether the oil is still OK. Compare the coloration of the oil.

 

The Jagged Circle

Water in the oil forms defined peaks in the outer areas, whereas coolant forms a yellow ring around the jagged circle.

The Fuel Circle

Hold the test paper facing towards the light. The larger the transparent ring around the outside, the more fuel there is in the oil.

Training of the evaluation!

You can train the evaluation for motor, brake, power steering and gearbox on some selected examples
at www.motorcheckup.de   
A helpful and simple learning system for your safety.