This test method provides procedures for exposing specimens of elastomer materials (AS 568-214 size O-rings) representative of those used in gas turbine engines to lubricants or reference fluids under defined time and temperature conditions. This test includes both suspended and compressed O-rings. Resultant changes in the O-ring's physical properties (tensile strength@ elongation@ hardness@ mass@ volume@ and compression set) are measured to determine the amount of deterioration of the elastomer.