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Oil Blotter Spot Test

Oil Blotter Spot Test
Mechanics sometimes place a drop of used engine oil on paper towel and let it dry overnight. The oil spreads in rings, with heavy particles staying in the center while cleaner oil migrates outward. This simple "blotter test" can reveal contamination problems like coolant leaks, fuel dilution, or excessive dirt without sending samples to a lab.
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