Graco Inc. has launched the Pulse Fluid Management system for vehicle service, a new update of the company’s previous fluid management system.

“Based on thousands of hours of testing and customer feedback, we redesigned the Matrix Total Fluid Management System, transforming it into the Pulse Fluid Management system,” said Joshua Holmstadt, Graco’s lubrication equipment division product marketing manager. “The Pulse system is designed with the user in mind. This simple and versatile system allows managers and other key stakeholders to monitor the business and access reporting tools from any network-connected device including PCs, tablets or smartphones.”

The Pulse system allows users to know what type of fluid was used, how much, where and when it was dispensed, and who was performing the work. According to the company, users can capture previously lost or unassigned costs and uncover hidden profits with the Pulse system, easily tracking bulk fluid activities and monitoring inventory from the storage tanks to dispensers.

“We perform nearly 3,000 oil changes per month, and topping off a 5-quart tank to 5.2, 5.5 or even 6 quarts can easily lead to 1,000 quarts that have not been billed,” said one service manager who field tested the product. “With the cost of oils, this creates an expense burden on parts or service, but with the Pulse system, that burden is lifted. My technicians are held accountable.”