IntelliStick
- 2. IntelliStick Answers
Your Oil Condition Questions
Q. What is the condition of my
fleet’s oil?
Q. Do my trucks have an intrusion?
Q. Have my trucks lost too much oil?
Q. What are the most effective oil
brands, wear packages, and
filters for my operation?
- 3. Knowledge Leads To…
Maximized fuel efficiency.
Reduction in costly engine rebuilds and replacements.
Extended equipment life.
Optimized oil maintenance practices based on specific
vehicle conditions, not generalized algorithms.
- 4. Proven Electrochemical
Technology
Inventor Robert Kauffman
University of Dayton Research Institute
Chemist and authority in fuel analysis, lubricants,
and refrigerants
Developed for U.S.
Joint Strike Fighter
Jet Program & tested
in Army Humvee
- 5. Award Winning Product Launch
Launched October 2007 at
SEMA show
Bluetooth enabled (Windows-
based PDA, smartphone, laptop)
Received Popular
Mechanic’s Editors
Choice Award for most
innovative new product.
- 6. Threaded Sensor Now Available
Easy to install - only two components:
1. Sensor
2. Electronics
Assembly
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- 7. How It Works
010 1 01 01 01
Works with Windows-based
laptop, PDA or smartphone
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- 8. Make Important Decisions
Compare oil brands and filters to identify the best protection
for each vehicle.
Compare oil change intervals to determine oil changes
based on condition.
Alerts provide immediate warning so you can take
corrective action before serious
damage and failures occur.
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- 9. 3,000 & 4,000 Mile Comparison
Oil change at
4,000 miles
Initial oil change
Oil change at
3,000 miles
Additives depleted
at 450 miles
- 10. Oil Brand & Filter Comparison
Brand “A” indicates longer additive life
which leads to reduced oil change
intervals, improved engine performance
Oil Change with
and greater fuel efficiency.
Brand A
Oil Change
with Brand B
Top-off with
Top-off with
Brand B
Brand B
Note increase in additives with
top-off, followed by rapid depletion.
- 12. Immediate Impact on Fuel
Consumption
Fuel consumption is a measure of engine efficiency.
One important factor of engine efficiency
is oil condition.
Managing oil condition results
in reduced fuel consumption.
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- 13. Fuel Consumption Cost Savings:
Initial Investment
$86,250 Average fuel cost for 1 truck
225,000 miles, 6MPG, $2.30/gallon
$862-$3,450 Estimated fuel savings for 1 truck
optimizing oil condition with
IntelliStick
(Estimated at 1%-4%)
2-6 Number of months for IntelliStick
payback for fuel only for 1 truck
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- 14. Fuel Consumption Cost Savings:
First Year and Subsequent Years
Fuel Savings in the First Year
Improved 1 10,000
Efficiency Vehicle Vehicles
1% $214 $2,140,000
4% $2,801 $28,010,000
Fuel Savings in Subsequent Years
Improved 1 10,000
Efficiency Vehicle Vehicles
1% $863 $8,640,000
4% $3,450 $34,500,000
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- 15. Cost Savings from Reduction of
Engine Failures & Overhauls
Percent of engines with intrusion
8.5% which lead to engine failures,
downtime and rebuilds (NORIA study)
$25,000 Average rebuild cost
Consider annual cost of engine of
Average cost to rebuild 8.5%
$21 million IntelliStick provides substantial savings
engines (10,000 vehicle fleet)
1+ Number of days for IntelliStick
payback for intrusion
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- 16. Conservative Estimated Annual
Operating Savings
1% Improved 4% Improved
Efficiency Efficiency
Reduced Fuel $8,625,000 $34,500,000
Consumption
Reduced Engine $10,625,000 $10,625,000
Repairs (50%)
Total Annual $19,250,000 $45,125,000
Savings
Does not includes savings resulting from longer
equipment life and oil change intervals.
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- 17. Benefit Today &
Prepare for 2010
2010 engine designs will
challenge oil condition as
never before with more
soot and condensation.
IntelliStick’s onboard, real
time oil condition
monitoring will help
assess and mitigate the
impact of the new designs.
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