Lube Trivia

Question:
What is the "crackle test?"

Answer:
The crackle test is a pass/fail test where water is indicated by a sizzle when oil is placed on a hot plate at about 320 degrees F (160 degrees C). It will not detect dissolved water.

 

   

Where Did This Lube-Trivia Come From?

 

This Lube-Trivia is one of more than 385 questions in Noria's Preparatory Flash Cards for the ICML Level I Machine Lubrication Technician (MLT I) and Level I Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA I) certification exams.

 
   
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