Standard Specification for Glycol Base Engine Coolant for Automobile and Light-Duty Service

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for ethylene glycol or propylene glycol base engine coolants used in automobiles or other light duty service cooling systems. When concentrates are used at 40 to 70 % concentration by volume in water, or when prediluted glycol base engine coolants 50 volume % or higher engine coolant concentrate are used without further dilution, they will function effectively to provide protection against freezing, boiling, and corrosion.  
1.2 The coolants governed by this specification are categorized as follows:
Coolant Type  
Description  
I  
Ethylene glycol base concentrate  
II  
Propylene glycol base concentrate  
V  
Ethylene glycol base concentrate
containing glycerin  
III  
Ethylene glycol predilute 50 volume % or higher engine coolant concentrate  
IV  
Propylene glycol predilute 50 volume % or higher engine coolant concentrate  
VI  
Ethylene glycol base predilute
containing glycerin 50 volume % or higher engine coolant concentrate
Note 1—This specification is based on the knowledge of the performance of engine coolants prepared from new or virgin ingredients. This specification shall also apply to engine coolants prepared using glycol generated from recycled or reprocessed used coolant or reprocessed industrial-source glycol, provided that said glycol meets the requirements of Specification E1177. Separate specifications (D6471 and D6472) exist for engine coolants prepared from recycled or reprocessed used coolant or reprocessed industrial-source glycol that does not meet the requirements established in Specification E1177. This specification shall also apply to glycol based engine coolants prepared using fully refined glycerin provided that said glycerin meets the requirements for Specification D7640.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.Note 2—This specification applies to glycol base engine coolant for automobiles and light duty service. Specifications D4985 and D6210 exist for heavy duty engine service.

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Designation:D3306 −14
Standard Specification for
Glycol Base Engine Coolant for Automobile and Light-Duty
1
Service
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3306; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for ethylene
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
glycol or propylene glycol base engine coolants used in
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
automobiles or other light duty service cooling systems.When
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
concentratesareusedat40to70%concentrationbyvolumein
water, or when prediluted glycol base engine coolants 50
NOTE 2—This specification applies to glycol base engine coolant for
volume % or higher engine coolant concentrate are used
automobilesandlightdutyservice.SpecificationsD4985andD6210exist
for heavy duty engine service.
without further dilution, they will function effectively to
provide protection against freezing, boiling, and corrosion.
2. Referenced Documents
1.2 The coolants governed by this specification are catego-
2
rized as follows: 2.1 ASTM Standards:
D512Test Methods for Chloride Ion In Water
Coolant Type Description
D516Test Method for Sulfate Ion in Water
I Ethylene glycol base concentrate
D1119Test Method for Percent Ash Content of Engine
II Propylene glycol base concentrate
Coolants
V Ethylene glycol base concentrate
containing glycerin
D1120Test Method for Boiling Point of Engine Coolants
D1121Test Method for ReserveAlkalinity of Engine Cool-
III Ethylene glycol predilute 50 volume % or higher
engine coolant concentrate ants and Antirusts
IV Propylene glycol predilute 50 volume % or higher
D1122Test Method for Density or Relative Density of
engine coolant concentrate
EngineCoolantConcentratesandEngineCoolantsByThe
VI Ethylene glycol base predilute
containing glycerin 50 volume % or higher engine
Hydrometer
coolant concentrate
D1123Test Methods for Water in Engine Coolant Concen-
trate by the Karl Fischer Reagent Method
NOTE 1—This specification is based on the knowledge of the perfor-
mance of engine coolants prepared from new or virgin ingredients. This
D1126Test Method for Hardness in Water
specification shall also apply to engine coolants prepared using glycol
D1177Test Method for Freezing Point of Aqueous Engine
generated from recycled or reprocessed used coolant or reprocessed
Coolants
industrial-source glycol, provided that said glycol meets the requirements
D1287TestMethodforpHofEngineCoolantsandAntirusts
of Specification E1177. Separate specifications (D6471 and D6472) exist
forenginecoolantspreparedfromrecycledorreprocessedusedcoolantor D1293Test Methods for pH of Water
reprocessed industrial-source glycol that does not meet the requirements
D1384Test Method for Corrosion Test for Engine Coolants
established in Specification E1177. This specification shall also apply to
in Glassware
glycol based engine coolants prepared using fully refined glycerin
D1881Test Method for Foaming Tendencies of Engine
provided that said glycerin meets the requirements for Specification
Coolants in Glassware
D7640.
D1882Test Method for Effect of Cooling System Chemical
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
Solutions on Organic Finishes for Automotive Vehicles
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
D2570TestMethodforSimulatedServiceCorrosionTesting
of Engine Coolants
1
ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD15onEngine
Coolants and Related Fluids and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
2
D15.07 on Specifications. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved April 15, 2014. Published May 2014. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D3306–11. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D3306-14. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D3306−14
D2809Test Method for Cavitation Corrosion and Erosion- 3.1.3 other glycols, n—in propylene glycol base engine
Corrosion Characteristics of Aluminum Pumps With En- coolant, ethylene glycol, diethylene
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D3306 − 11 D3306 − 14
Standard Specification for
Glycol Base Engine Coolant for Automobile and Light-Duty
1
Service
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3306; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for ethylene glycol or propylene glycol base engine coolants used in automobiles
or other light duty service cooling systems. When concentrates are used at 40 to 70 % concentration by volume in water, or when
prediluted glycol base engine coolants (5050 volume % minimum) or higher engine coolant concentrate are used without further
dilution, they will function effectively to provide protection against freezing, boiling, and corrosion.
1.2 The coolants governed by this specification are categorized as follows:
Coolant Type Description
Coolant Type Description
I Ethylene glycol base concentrate
II Propylene glycol base concentrate
V Ethylene glycol base concentrate
containing glycerin
III Ethylene glycol predilute (50 vol %)
III Ethylene glycol predilute 50 volume % or higher
engine coolant concentrate
IV Propylene glycol predilute (50 vol %)
IV Propylene glycol predilute 50 volume % or higher
engine coolant concentrate
VI Ethylene glycol base predilute
containing glycerin (50 vol %)
VI Ethylene glycol base predilute
containing glycerin 50 volume % or higher engine
coolant concentrate
NOTE 1—This specification is based on the knowledge of the performance of engine coolants prepared from new or virgin ingredients. This specification
shall also apply to engine coolants prepared using glycol generated from recycled or reprocessed used coolant or reprocessed industrial-source glycol,
provided that said glycol meets the requirements of Specification E1177. Separate specifications (D6471 and D6472) exist for engine coolants prepared
from recycled or reprocessed used coolant or reprocessed industrial-source glycol that does not meet the requirements established in Specification E1177.
This specification shall also apply to glycol based engine coolants prepared using fully refined glycerin provided that said glycerin meets the requirements
for Specification D7640.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
NOTE 2—This specification applies to glycol base engine coolant for automobiles and light duty service. Specifications D4985 and D6210 exist for
heavy duty engine service.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D512 Test Methods for Chloride Ion In Water
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D15 on Engine Coolants and Related Fluids and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D15.07
on Specifications.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2011April 15, 2014. Published January 2012May 2014. Originally approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 20102011 as
D3306 – 10.D3306 – 11. DOI: 10.1520/D3306-11.10.1520/D3306-14.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D3306 − 14
D516 Test Method for Sulfate Ion in Water
D1119 Test Method for Percent Ash Content of Engine Coolants
D1120 Test Method for Boiling Point of Engine Coolants
D1121 Test Method for Reserve Alkalinity of Engine Coolants and Antirusts
D1122 Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Engine Coolant Concentrates and Engine Coolants By The Hydrometer
D1123 Test Methods for Water in Engine Coolant Concentrate by the Karl Fischer Reagent Method
D1126 Test Method for Hardness in Water
D1177 Test Method for Freezing Point of Aqueous Engine Coolants
D1287 Test Metho
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