Practice question

Engine oil analysis on a school bus diesel shows elevated coolant (glycol) and a rising sodium/potassium level. This MOST likely indicates:

  1. Normal additive depletion
  2. Excessive idle time only
  3. An internal coolant leak into the lubrication system
  4. Use of the wrong oil filter

Answer: C — An internal coolant leak into the lubrication system

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