Oil Meters

Oil Meters

An oil meter measures the volume of oil dispensed through a workshop hose, so the operator knows exactly how much engine oil, gear oil, or hydraulic fluid has gone into the equipment being serviced. Accurate volume measurement matters for service consistency (engine oil capacity is precisely specified), for chargeable work (dispensing exactly what's billed), and for stock control (knowing what's been used over a service period). AIMS Industrial stocks oil meters for the dispensing applications Australian workshops actually run.

The meter types we stock

• Mechanical totalising meters — analogue dial showing cumulative volume dispensed, simple and reliable
• Digital totalising meters — LCD readout with cumulative and resettable batch counters
• Preset meters — operator dials in the target volume, the meter shuts off the dispense gun when reached, ideal for repeated identical fills
• In-line meters — fitted permanently in the hose run, suit fixed dispensing setups
• Hand-held (gun-mounted) meters — built into the dispense gun, give the operator a real-time readout at the tip

Why oil meters matter

Without a meter, oil dispensing relies on operator judgement and visual estimation — both of which lead to overfill, underfill, or inconsistent service. A meter takes the guesswork out: the gauge or display tells the operator exactly when to stop. For service workshops billing labour and parts including oil, a meter also provides defensible records of what was dispensed.

Accuracy and calibration

Most workshop oil meters are accurate to ±0.5% of dispensed volume in the conditions they're designed for. Accuracy drifts with viscosity changes (cold heavy oil reads differently from warm thin oil), so meters are typically calibrated at a representative operating temperature. For trade-grade meter use, periodic recalibration (annually for most workshops) maintains accuracy; for legal-trade applications (where the meter has to comply with measurement standards), legal-grade meters with certified calibration are required — those are a different specification and we can quote on request.

Brands stocked at AIMS

Macnaught manufactures volumetric meters in Australia and is widely used in workshop and fleet service. Samoa offers digital and mechanical meters across the workshop range. Alemlube is the Australian-distributed range with options across price points. Each brand has strengths — Macnaught for local manufacture and support, Samoa for digital features, Alemlube for breadth of range.

Fitting and operation

Most workshop meters are inline, fitted between the hose reel and the dispense gun (or built into the gun). Pressure rating, hose connection size (typically 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch BSP), and viscosity range are the specs to match. Installation is straightforward — disconnect the hose end, fit the meter using thread sealant, reconnect, prime by dispensing into a waste container until air is purged.

Need help with meter selection or calibration? contact our team — we'll match the meter to your dispensing setup.