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Re: Contaminated brake fluid
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 4/20/2010

My favorite test for oil contaminated brake fluid involves a styrofoam coffee cup. Pour a sample of the suspected fluid in the cup and let it sit for a day. The oil will desolve the cup, brake fluid will not. (Put the cup in a sauce pan to contain the mess). Login to read more.