Pump performance can be significantly impacted by using pump fluid that is not specifically suited to the pump's operating conditions and design parameters. For performance, choosing an incorrect pump fluid can limit the pump's ability to achieve its design specifications.

For reliability and service life, choosing an incorrect pump fluid can result in loss of lubricity, leading to premature wear and shortening of the pump's service life. Agilent pump fluids are specifically formulated to assure performance to specification, and optimal lubrication, and service life.