Water in the oil and it stays in suspension. Heat the oil up on the stove and it will seperate quickly. Not to 212 now mind you....just "hot".Change the oil and go to full synthetic. Better protection due to it being a better lube and better MPG cause it is lighter at the same time. Follow the rec of AMSOIL at their site.John
Thanks for all that.I took a sample of the contaminated oil and heated it to a maximum of 275 deg F. Ramped up the temperature over about 12 hours. Bubbles formed over 200 deg and increased as temperature increased. Oil color went from white to dirty gray. Decided my curiosity about this subject was exhausted and to just buy new oil.-RickBrown in Reno, NV
Craig What you want to do will work. I have seen you backhoe and understand the need to not change oil when you need it. The turkey cooker will work but will be a pain in the A#$. Get her done!John