Is it possible to chemically analyze an engine's emissions to detect presence of oil in the fuel? I am losing a lot of oil but it's not dripping when running to indicate a leak. So I would like some chemical analysis to support for or against the suspicion of burning.
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Yes it is possible but it requires special equipment called an "Exhaust Gas Analyzer". Call around to some local shops to find one that has such a setup.
They can detect excess oil, coolant, and other issues. Many state emission testing centers use these also.
Here is a link that describes some of the measurements that these can make:
Specifically it says:
High CO levels indicate partially burnt fuel or oil
You can also often tell there is excess oil being burned by inspecting the spark plugs. An oily and carbon-encrusted electrode is a good indication of an oil burning problem.
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