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Conduct Initial Oil Flammability Test

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What happens here

To qualitatively assess if gasoline has contaminated the engine oil, extract a small sample of the oil. Place a few drops of the oil onto a clean metal surface. Using a utility lighter, attempt to ignite the oil. While engine oil is generally flammable, a rapid and strong ignition or a visible blue flame could indicate a significant presence of gasoline. The presenter observes ignition but dismisses it as not definitively showing gasoline contamination, stating, "It doesn't seem to have gas in it." This test provides a quick, though not definitive, indicator of fuel dilution.

Goal: Check for significant gasoline contamination in engine oil through a flammability test.

Tools and materials

  • Engine Oil Sample — To be tested for gasoline contamination
  • Metal Surface — A non-flammable surface to conduct the test
  • Utility Lighter — To attempt ignition of the oil sample