ASTM D6891-10
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Automotive Engine Oils in the Sequence IVA Spark-Ignition Engine
Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Automotive Engine Oils in the Sequence IVA Spark-Ignition Engine
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method was developed to evaluate automotive lubricant's effect on controlling cam lobe wear for overhead valve-train equipped engines with sliding cam followers.
Note 1—This test method may be used for engine oil specifications, such as Specification D4485, API 1509, SAE J183, and ILSC GF 3.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method measures the ability of crankcase oil to control camshaft lobe wear for spark-ignition engines equipped with an overhead valve-train and sliding cam followers. This test method is designed to simulate extended engine idling vehicle operation. The Sequence IVA Test Method uses a Nissan KA24E engine. The primary result is camshaft lobe wear (measured at seven locations around each of the twelve lobes). Secondary results include cam lobe nose wear and measurement of iron wear metal concentration in the used engine oil. Other determinations such as fuel dilution of crankcase oil, non-ferrous wear metal concentrations, and total oil consumption, can be useful in the assessment of the validity of the test results.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.2.1 Exceptions—Where there is no direct SI equivalent such as pipe fittings, tubing, NPT screw threads/diameters, or single source equipment specified.
1.3 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. See Annex A5 for specific safety precautions.
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Designation: D6891 – 10
Standard Test Method for
Evaluation of Automotive Engine Oils in the Sequence IVA
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Spark-Ignition Engine
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6891; 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 D235 Specification for Mineral Spirits (Petroleum Spirits)
(Hydrocarbon Dry Cleaning Solvent)
1.1 This test method measures the ability of crankcase oil to
D287 Test Method forAPI Gravity of Crude Petroleum and
controlcamshaftlobewearforspark-ignitionenginesequipped
Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method)
with an overhead valve-train and sliding cam followers. This
D323 Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Prod-
test method is designed to simulate extended engine idling
ucts (Reid Method)
vehicle operation. The Sequence IVA Test Method uses a
D381 Test Method for Gum Content in Fuels by Jet Evapo-
Nissan KA24E engine. The primary result is camshaft lobe
ration
wear (measured at seven locations around each of the twelve
D445 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent
lobes). Secondary results include cam lobe nose wear and
and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscos-
measurement of iron wear metal concentration in the used
ity)
engine oil. Other determinations such as fuel dilution of
D525 Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Gasoline
crankcase oil, non-ferrous wear metal concentrations, and total
(Induction Period Method)
oilconsumption,canbeusefulintheassessmentofthevalidity
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D3525 Test Method for Gasoline Diluent in Used Gasoline
of the test results.
Engine Oils by Gas Chromatography
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
D4485 Specification for Performance of Engine Oils
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
D5185 Test Method for Determination of Additive Ele-
standard.
ments, Wear Metals, and Contaminants in Used Lubricat-
1.2.1 Exceptions—Where there is no direct SI equivalent
ing Oils and Determination of Selected Elements in Base
such as pipe fittings, tubing, NPT screw threads/diameters, or
Oils by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission
single source equipment specified.
Spectrometry (ICP-AES)
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D5844 Test Method for Evaluation of Automotive Engine
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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Oils for Inhibition of Rusting (Sequence IID)
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
E230 Specification and Temperature-Electromotive Force
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
(EMF) Tables for Standardized Thermocouples
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Annex A5 for
2.2 API Standard:
specific safety precautions.
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API 1509 Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System
2. Referenced Documents
2.3 SAE Standards:
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SAE J183 Engine Oil Performance and Engine Service
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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Classification
SAE J254 Instrumentation and Techniques for Exhaust Gas
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Emissions Measurement
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
2.4 ASME Standard:
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
B46.1 Standard for Surface Texture (Surface Roughness,
D02.B0 on Automotive Lubricants.
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Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published June 2010. Originally Waviness, and Lay)
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D6891–09a. DOI:
10.1520/D6891-10.
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TheASTM Test Monitoring Center will update changes in this test method by
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means of Information Letters. Information letters may be obtained from theASTM Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced
Test Monitoring Center (TMC), 6555 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206-4489, on www.astm.org.
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Attention: Administrator. www.astmtmc.cmu.edu. This edition incorporates all Available from The American Petroleum Institute (API), 1220 L. St., NW,
Information Letters through No. 09–2. Washington, DC 20005.
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Designation:D6891–09a Designation: D6891 – 10
Standard Test Method for
Evaluation of Automotive Engine Oils in the Sequence IVA
1
Spark-Ignition Engine
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6891; 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 test method measures the ability of crankcase oil to control camshaft lobe wear for spark-ignition engines equipped
with an overhead valve-train and sliding cam followers. This test method is designed to simulate extended engine idling vehicle
operation. The Sequence IVATest Method uses a Nissan KA24E engine. The primary result is camshaft lobe wear (measured at
seven locations around each of the twelve lobes). Secondary results include cam lobe nose wear and measurement of iron wear
metal concentration in the used engine oil. Other determinations such as fuel dilution of crankcase oil, non-ferrous wear metal
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concentrations, and total oil consumption, can be useful in the assessment of the validity of the test results.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.2.1 Exceptions—Where there is no direct SI equivalent such as pipe fittings, tubing, NPT screw threads/diameters, or single
source equipment specified.
1.3 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. See Annex A5 for specific safety precautions.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D235 Specification for Mineral Spirits (Petroleum Spirits) (Hydrocarbon Dry Cleaning Solvent)
D287 Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method)
D323 Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method)
D381 Test Method for Gum Content in Fuels by Jet Evaporation
D445 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)
D525 Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Gasoline (Induction Period Method)
D3525 Test Method for Gasoline Diluent in Used Gasoline Engine Oils by Gas Chromatography
D4485 Specification for Performance of Engine Oils
D5185 Test Method for Determination of Additive Elements, Wear Metals, and Contaminants in Used Lubricating Oils and
Determination of Selected Elements in Base Oils by Inductively Coupled PlasmaAtomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES)
D5302Test Method for Evaluation of Automotive Engine Oils for Inhibition of Deposit Formation and Wear in a
Spark-Ignition Internal Combustion Engine Fueled with Gasoline and Operated Under Low-Temperature, Light-Duty
Conditions
D5844 Test Method for Evaluation of Automotive Engine Oils for Inhibition of Rusting (Sequence IID)
E230 Specification and Temperature-Electromotive Force (EMF) Tables for Standardized Thermocouples
2.2 API Standard:
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API 1509 Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System
2.3 SAE Standards:
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D02.B0 on
Automotive Lubricants.
Current edition approved Oct.May 1, 2009.2010. Published November 2009.June 2010. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as
D6891–09a. DOI: 10.1520/D6891-09a.10.1520/D6891-10.
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The ASTM Test Monitoring Center will update changes in this test method by means of Information Letters. Information letters may be obtained from the ASTM Test
Monitoring Center (TMC), 6555 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206-4489, Attention: Administrator. www.astmtmc.cmu.edu. This edition incorporates all Information Letters
through No. 08–1. 09–2.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. ForAnnualBookofASTMStandards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from The American Petroleum Institute (API), 1220 L. St., NW, Washington, DC 20005.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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