Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #440 (Set 10)

A 'Blotter test' is a test performed on the lube oil of a diesel engine which can determine ______.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — a change in the oils viscosity

The blotter test provides a rapid onboard evaluation of used lubricating oil condition by analyzing spot dispersion and ring formation, primarily indicating changes in oil viscosity and contaminant loading.

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