Oil Analysis
Product Codes
Schaeffer History
The Dirty South
Michael Lewis
100

What does a rising silicon level in used engine oil potentially indicate?

Dirt ingestion, sealant contamination, additives or sampling contamination

100

What is the product code for Durability Advantage 15w40?

0700

100

When was Schaeffer's established?

1839

100

Which Schaeffer's District is the best?

The Dirty South

100

What is Michael's position Title?

District Manager

200

Why can an oil sample have an acceptable viscosity but still be unsuitable for continued use?

Excessive wear metals, contaminants, additive depletion, oxidation or other critical abnormalities.

200

What is the product code for MOLY SYNGARD 2000? (Excluding NLGI)

0248

200

What products did Schaeffer MFG. start with?

Soap and Candles

200

What states are included in the Dirty South?

Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas.

200

What is Michael's Birthday month?

July

300

What does an increase in oxidation typically indicate in used oil?

Oxidative degradation associated with heat, time, oxygen exposure or operating stress.

300

What is the product code for SCHAEFFER'S DIESEL PERFORMANCE PROTECTOR?

0138DPP

300

Who was the 2nd President of Schaeffer MFG?

Jacob Schaeffer

300

How many different districts are there in Schaeffers?

9

300

How long has Michael worked for Schaeffer's? (Rep time + Dm/Completed years)

9

400

If iron and chromium both rise in a diesel engine oil sample, what components might you investigate?

Cylinder liners or Piston rings

400

What is the product code for MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL GREASE #2?

0572M

400

What year did Schaeffer's get its ISO Quality Certification?

1999

400

How much product did the Dirty South sell last year? (Dollars)

$36.5 Million 

400

Michael drives a 2018 Toyota Tundra with the 5.7 V8, which oil does he run the majority of the time?

6530/5W30

500

A diesel engine's TBN drops while TAN rises. What does this suggest?

Declining alkaline reserve and increasing acidity.

500

What is the product code for SUPREME ARCTIC?

2009ARC

500
In 1970, what percentage of the business was oil and grease?

20%

500

Roughly, How many reps are in the Dirty South?

90