Hekmat Al Hakim, Černý I.
Abstract
Lubrication of different
vehicle parts is an economic as well as a technical problem that is decisive
concerning reliability of various equipments, especially motorised ones. Broad
range of diagnostic methods can be implemented to test the technical state of
machinery parts - engine, transmissions, etc. If implemented right, these
methods can save money by reducing costs generated during different stages of
vehicles’ service life. The costs can be due to the premature wear-out,
break-down or irrelevant maintenance, etc. (AL HAKIM)1-3. The problem is very
complex and many surveys, tests, and experiments have been done to answer the
question: Is the machinery part (or machine itself) still economically operable?
This, the main focus of the article is on lubrication problems in vehicles that
are subject to harsh operating conditions in Syrian desert roads. Tribological
diagnostic methods are offered for monitoring the vehicles as a mean to improve
the technical state of the vehicles.
Key words:
lubrication – oil
diagnostics – service life – tribology – engine wear - reliability