Real-time data. Predictive insights. Less downtime.

In today’s connected world, relying on calendars or odometers to plan equipment maintenance doesn’t cut it anymore. Traditional time or mileage-based servicing often leads to unnecessary work or, worse, missed warning signs.

Donaldson’s Filter Minder™ Connect changes that. This smart wireless monitoring solution puts real-time filtration and fluid data in your hands, helping you take the guesswork out of fleet maintenance.

Smarter Maintenance Starts with Better Information

Instead of servicing equipment on fixed intervals, Filter Minder™ Connect uses wireless sensors to track the actual condition of your filters and fluids. The system collects and sends performance data to the cloud, where it’s analysed and made actionable.

With this technology, fleet managers can:

  • Schedule maintenance precisely, when it’s truly needed
  • Avoid early servicing, which wastes fluids and filters, increasing environmental impact
  • Prevent delayed servicing, which risks damage to components like DPFs and engines
  • Catch issues early,  like coolant leaks or oil contamination, before they become costly breakdowns

As Nathan Zambon, Director of Donaldson Filter Minder™, explains:

“Connected filtration solutions enable fleet managers to perform routine maintenance at the exact right time.”

Built for Today’s Demands

Filter Minder™ Connect didn’t just appear overnight. Donaldson has been evolving this platform since 2015, when it acquired Engineered Products, the maker of the original Filter Minder™ mechanical indicators. From there, Donaldson added wireless capabilities and partnered with Geotab, a leader in telematics.

The result?

  • Compact wireless sensors on each filter
  • A single receiver that connects to Geotab devices
  • Cloud-based access through the MyGeotab Dashboard
  • Seamless integration with existing fleet management platforms

No added complexity. No extra devices. Just plug, monitor, and manage.

Monitoring More Than Just Air

Filter Minder™ Connect now goes beyond air filtration. It also tracks:

  • Fuel filters
  • Engine oil
  • Hydraulic fluids

Real-time oil condition monitoring can detect:

  • Soot
  • Coolant
  • Fuel dilution
  • Oxidation
  • Total Base Number (TBN)

This level of detail lets you catch early signs of wear, like a cracked EGR cooler, before it causes major engine failure. Think of replacing a $2,000 part instead of a $40,000 engine.

Real-World Testing, Real-World Results

Donaldson has launched extensive testing programs to validate the performance and analytics of Filter Minder™ Connect. Tests are running on hundreds of machines across North America, South Africa, and Europe—in every kind of environment, from heat and humidity to cold and rain.

Early findings show:

  • Many filters are changed too soon
  • There’s significant room to optimize fluid and filtration maintenance
  • Wireless monitoring leads to better decisions, less downtime, and lower costs

The Bottom Line

With Donaldson’s Filter Minder™ Connect, your equipment can “talk”—and it has a lot to say. From reducing unnecessary service to preventing major failures, smart filtration monitoring helps you keep your fleet efficient, productive, and ahead of schedule.