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Standard Classification and Specification for Automotive Service Greases

Standard Classification and Specification for Automotive Service Greases

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1.1 This specification covers lubricating greases suitable for the periodic relubrication of chassis systems and wheel bearings of passenger cars, trucks, and other vehicles.  
1.2 This specification defines the requirements used to describe the properties and performance characteristics of chassis greases and wheel bearing greases for service-fill applications.  
1.3 The test requirements (acceptance limits) given in this specification are, as the case may be, minimum or maximum acceptable values for valid duplicate test results. Apply no additional corrections for test precision, such as described in Practice D3244, inasmuch as the precision of the test methods was taken into account in the determination of the requirements.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.  
1.4.1 Exceptions—Test Method D2596 reports test results in kgf units, and Test Method D4289 reports rubber hardness in Durometer Shore A units.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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Published
Publication Date
30-Nov-2022
ICS
75.100 - Lubricants, industrial oils and related products
Technical Committee
D02 - Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants
Drafting Committee
D02.B0.04 - Automotive Greases
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ASTM D4290-20 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Leakage Tendencies of Automotive Wheel Bearing Grease Under Accelerated Conditions
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01-Jun-2020
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ASTM D2596-20 - Standard Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Grease (Four-Ball Method)
Effective Date
01-May-2020
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ASTM D1742-20 - Standard Test Method for Oil Separation from Lubricating Grease During Storage
Effective Date
01-May-2020

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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:D4950 −22
Standard Classification and Specification for
1,2
Automotive Service Greases
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4950; 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.
INTRODUCTION
This specification describes current categories of lubricating greases for automotive service-fill
applications. A specific designation is assigned to each category. The system is open ended, that is,
new designations are assigned for use with new categories as each new set of grease performance
characteristics is defined. Grease categories are referenced by automotive manufacturers in making
lubrication recommendations and used by grease suppliers and users in identifying products for
specific applications.
1. Scope* mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1 Thisspecificationcoverslubricatinggreasessuitablefor
the periodic relubrication of chassis systems and wheel bear-
2. Referenced Documents
ings of passenger cars, trucks, and other vehicles.
3
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 This specification defines the requirements used to
D217Test Methods for Cone Penetration of Lubricating
describe the properties and performance characteristics of
Grease
chassis greases and wheel bearing greases for service-fill
D1264Test Method for Determining the Water Washout
applications.
Characteristics of Lubricating Greases
1.3 The test requirements (acceptance limits) given in this
D1742Test Method for Oil Separation from Lubricating
specification are, as the case may be, minimum or maximum
Grease During Storage
acceptable values for valid duplicate test results. Apply no
D1743Test Method for Determining Corrosion Preventive
additional corrections for test precision, such as described in
Properties of Lubricating Greases
Practice D3244, inasmuch as the precision of the test methods
D2265Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating
was taken into account in the determination of the require-
Grease Over Wide Temperature Range
ments.
D2266Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
Lubricating Grease (Four-Ball Method)
standard.
D2596Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure
1.4.1 Exceptions—TestMethodD2596reportstestresultsin
Properties of Lubricating Grease (Four-Ball Method)
kgf units, and Test Method D4289 reports rubber hardness in
D3244Practice for Utilization of Test Data to Determine
Durometer Shore A units.
Conformance with Specifications
D3527Test Method for Life Performance of Automotive
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- Wheel Bearing Grease
D4170Test Method for Fretting Wear Protection by Lubri-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- cating Greases
D4175Terminology Relating to Petroleum Products, Liquid
Fuels, and Lubricants
D4289Test Method for Elastomer Compatibility of Lubri-
1
This classification and specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM
cating Greases and Fluids
Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the
direct responsibility of Subcommittee D02.B0.04 on Automotive Greases.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2022. Published January 2023. Originally
published in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as D4950–19. DOI:
3
10.1520/D4950-22. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
2
This classification and specification was developed as a cooperative effort contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
among the American Society for Testing and Materials, the National Lubricating Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Grease Institute (NLGI), and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). 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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D4950−22
D4290Test Method for Determining the Leakage Tenden- 3.2.5 “G” category group, n—automotiveservicegreasesof
cies of Automotive Wheel Bearing Grease Under Accel- such composition, properties, and performance characteristics
erated Conditions as to be suitable for the service lubrication o
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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: D4950 − 19 D4950 − 22
Standard Classification and Specification for
1,2,
Automotive Service Greases
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4950; 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.
INTRODUCTION
This specification describes current categories of lubricating greases for automotive service-fill
applications. A specific designation is assigned to each category. The system is open ended, that is,
new designations are assigned for use with new categories as each new set of grease performance
characteristics is defined. Grease categories are referenced by automotive manufacturers in making
lubrication recommendations and used by grease suppliers and users in identifying products for
specific applications.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers lubricating greases suitable for the periodic relubrication of chassis systems and wheel bearings of
passenger cars, trucks, and other vehicles.
1.2 This specification defines the requirements used to describe the properties and performance characteristics of chassis greases
and wheel bearing greases for service-fill applications.
1.3 The test requirements (acceptance limits) given in this specification are, as the case may be, minimum or maximum acceptable
values for valid duplicate test results. Apply no additional corrections for test precision, such as described in Practice D3244,
inasmuch as the precision of the test methods was taken into account in the determination of the requirements.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
1.4.1 Exceptions—Test Method D2596 reports test results in kgf units, and Test Method D4289 reports rubber hardness in
Durometer Shore A units.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1
This classification and specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility
of Subcommittee D02.B0.04 on Automotive Greases.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2019Dec. 1, 2022. Published November 2019January 2023. Originally published in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 20142019
as D4950 – 14.D4950 – 19. DOI: 10.1520/D4950-19.10.1520/D4950-22.
2
This classification and specification was developed as a cooperative effort among the American Society for Testing and Materials, the National Lubricating Grease
Institute (NLGI), and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
*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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D4950 − 22
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D217 Test Methods for Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease
D566 Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease
D1264 Test Method for Determining the Water Washout Characteristics of Lubricating Greases
D1742 Test Method for Oil Separation from Lubricating Grease During Storage
D1743 Test Method for Determining Corrosion Preventive Properties of Lubricating Greases
D2265 Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range
D2266 Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Grease (Four-Ball Method)
D2596 Test Method for Measurement of Extreme-Pressure Properties of Lubricating Grease (Four-Ball Method)
D3244 Practice for Utilization of Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
D3527 Test Method for Life Performance of Automotive Wheel Bearing Grease
D4170 Test Method for Fretting Wear Protection by Lubricating Greases
D4175 Terminology Relating to Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants
D4289 Test Method for Elastomer Compatibility of Lubricating Greases and Fluids
D4290 Test Method for Determining the Leakage Tendencies of Automotive Wheel Bearing Grease Under Accelerated
Conditions
D4693 Test Method for Low-Temperature Torque of Grease-Lubricated Wheel Bearings
4
2.2 SAE Standards:
AMS 3217A Standard Elastomer Stock-Test Sla
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5  
Apparatus  
6  
General Laboratory Requirements  
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Section  
Scope  
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Referenced Documents  
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Terminology  
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Summary of Test Method  
4  
Significance and Use  
5  
Apparatus and Installation  
6  
Intake Air System  
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Exhaust System  
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Fuel System  
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1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
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1.3 This test method is arranged as follows:    
Subject  
Section  
Introduction  
Scope  
1  
Referenced Documents  
2  
Terminology  
3  
Summary of Test Method  
4  
Significance and Use  
5  
Apparatus  
6  
General  
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Test Engine Configuration  
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6.4  
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6.4.1  
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6.4.2  
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Fuel Temperature and Pressure Control to Engine Fuel Rail  
6.7.4  
Fuel Supply Pumps  
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Fuel Filtering  
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Engine Intake Air Supply  
6.8  
Intake Air Humidity  
6.8.1  
Intake Air Filtration  
6.8.2  
Intake Air Pressure Relief  
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Temperature Measurement  
6.9  
Thermocouple Location  
6.9.5  
AFR Determination  
6.10  
Exhaust and Exhaust Back Pressure Systems  
6.11  
Exhaust Manifolds  
6.11.1  
Laboratory Exhaust System  
6.11.2  
Exhaust Back Pressure  
6.11.3  
Pressure Measurement and Pressure Sensor Locations  
6.12  
Engine Oil  
6.12.2  
Fuel to Fuel Flow Meter  
6.12.3  
Fuel to Engine Fuel Rail  
6.12.4  
Exhaust Back Pressure  
6.12.5  
Intake Air  
6.12.6  
Intake Manifold Vacuum/Absolute Pressure  
6.12.7  
Coolant Flow Differential Pressure  
6.12.8  
Crankcase Pressure  
6.12.9  
Engine Hardware and Related Apparatus  
6.13  
Test Engine Configuration  
6.13.1  
ECU (Power Control Module)  
6.13.2  
Thermostat Block-Off Adapter Plate  
6.13.3  
Wiring Harness  
6.13.4  
Thermostat Block-Off Plate  
6.13.5  
Oil Filter Adapter Plate  
6.13.6  
Modified Throttle Body Assembly  
6.13.7  
Fuel Rail  
6.13.8  
Miscellaneous Apparatus Related to Engine Operation  
6.14  
Reagents and Materials  
7  
Engine Oil  
7.1  
Test Fuel  
7.2  
Engine Coolant  
7.3  
Cleaning Materials...

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ASTM D5770-23(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Semiquantitative Micro Determination of Acid Number of Lubricating Oils During Oxidation Testing

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method provides a semiquantitative estimate of the acid number of lubricating oils obtained from laboratory oxidation tests using smaller amounts of sample than Test Methods D974, D664, or D3339. It has specific application in Test Method D943 and in Test Method D4871. This test method, therefore, provides a means of monitoring the relative oxidation of lubricating oils by measuring changes in acid number, at different time intervals and under various oxidizing test conditions.  
5.2 Since this test method is semiquantitative, each laboratory shall develop its own criteria for each oxidation test method for determining when to switch from this semiquantitative test method to a more precise test method for acid number.
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1.1 This test method is a semiquantitative micro method intended for monitoring the changes in acidic constituents occurring in lubricating oils during oxidation testing, when the acid number of such oils falls within the range from 0.02 mg to 1.0 mg of potassium hydroxide per gram of sample. It is applicable to such oils as turbine oils, hydraulic oils, and other circulating oils.  
Note 1: This test method is a micro version of Test Method D974 and it produces results similar to that method.  
1.2 This test method is designed for use where sample size is limited. It shall not be used as a replacement for higher precision methods such as Test Methods D974 or D664. It shall not be used to monitor oils in-service.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.  
1.3.1 Exception—The values given 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM D4175-23(Terminology)
Standard Terminology Relating to Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants

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1.1 This terminology standard covers the compilation of terminology developed by Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants, except that it does not include terms/definitions specific only to the standards in which they appear.  
1.1.1 The terminology, mostly definitions, is unique to petroleum, petroleum products, lubricants, and certain products from biomass and chemical synthesis. Meanings of the same terms outside of applications to petroleum, petroleum products, and lubricants can be found in other compilations and in dictionaries of general usage.  
1.1.2 The terms/definitions exist in two places:  (1) in the standards in which they appear and (2) in this compilation.  
1.2 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM D7549-23(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Heavy-Duty Engine Oils under High Output Conditions—Caterpillar C13 Test Procedure

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method assesses the performance of an engine oil with respect to control of piston deposits and maintenance of oil consumption under heavy-duty operating conditions selected to accelerate deposit formation in a turbocharged, intercooled four-stroke-cycle diesel engine equipped with a combustion system that minimizes federally controlled exhaust gas emissions.  
5.2 The results from this test method may be compared against specification requirements to ascertain acceptance.  
5.3 The design of the test engine used in this test method is representative of many, but not all, diesel engines. This factor, along with the accelerated operating conditions, needs to be considered when comparing test results against specification requirements.
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1.1 The test method covers a heavy-duty engine test procedure under high output conditions to evaluate engine oil performance with regard to piston deposit formation, piston ring sticking and oil consumption control in a combustion environment designed to minimize exhaust emissions. This test method is commonly referred to as the Caterpillar C13 Heavy-Duty Engine Oil Test.3  
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 are no SI equivalent such as screw threads, National Pipe Treads (NPT), and tubing sizes.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Annex A1 for general safety precautions.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM D8111-23a(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Automotive Engine Oils in the Sequence IIIH, Spark-Ignition Engine

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method was developed to evaluate automotive engine oils for protection against oil thickening and piston deposits during moderately high-speed, hightemperature service.  
5.1.1 The increase in kinematic viscosity of the oil indicates the tendency of an oil to thicken because of oxidation. In automotive service, such thickening can cause oil pump starvation and resultant catastrophic engine failures.  
5.1.2 The deposit ratings for an oil indicate the tendency for the formation of deposits throughout the engine, including those that can cause sticking of the piston rings in their grooves. In automotive service, such ring sticking can cause a loss of compression pressures in the engine.  
5.2 The test method was developed to correlate with oils of known good and poor protection against oil thickening and piston deposits. Specially formulated oils that produce less than desirable results with unleaded fuels were also used during the development of this test.  
5.3 The Sequence IIIH engine oil test has been recommended as a replacement for the Sequence IIIG test and is expected to be used in specifications and classifications of engine lubricating oils, such as the following:  
5.3.1 Specification D4485.  
5.3.2 Military Specification MIL-PRF-2104.  
5.3.3 SAE Classification J183.
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1.1 This test method covers an engine test procedure for evaluating automotive engine oils for certain high-temperature performance characteristics, including oil thickening (as measured by kinematic viscosity increase), piston deposits, ring sticking, oil consumption, and phosphorus retention. Such oils include both single-viscosity and multiviscosity grade oils that are used in both spark-ignition, gasoline-fueled engines, as well as in diesel engines.  
1.1.1 Additionally, with nonmandatory supplemental requirements, a Sequence IIIHA Test (Mini Rotary Viscometer and Cold Cranking Simulator measurements), or a Sequence IIIHB Test (phosphorus retention measurement) can be conducted. These supplemental test procedures are contained in Appendix X1 and Appendix X2, respectively.
Note 1: Companion test methods used to evaluate engine oil performance for specification requirements are discussed in SAE J304.  
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:  
1.2.1.1 Where there is no direct SI equivalent such as screw threads, national pipe threads/diameters, tubing sizes, and valve sizes and springs.
1.2.1.2 The ring end gaps in Table A8.7, the dimensions for the blowby ventilation support bracket in Fig. A3.2, and the torque wrenches in Table A8.1 are in inch-pound units.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific warning statements are provided in 6.11.6, 7.1, 7.2.1, and 7.3.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM D8256-23(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Automotive Engine Oils for Inhibition of Deposit Formation in the Sequence VH Spark-Ignition Engine Fueled with Gasoline and Operated Under Low-Temperature, Light-Duty Conditions

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is used to evaluate an automotive engine oil's control of engine deposits under operating conditions deliberately selected to accelerate deposit formation. This VH test method was correlated with the previous VG test method, which was correlated with field service data, determined from side-by-side comparisons of two or more oils in police, taxi fleets, and delivery van services.  
5.2 This test method, along with other test methods are used to define an engine oils minimum performance level necessary to meet certification requirements for API Category Specifications as outlined in Specification D4485. This test method may also be incorporated in automobile manufacturers’ factory–fill specifications.  
5.3 The basic engine used in this test method is representative of many that are in modern automobiles. This factor, along with the accelerated operating conditions, should be considered when interpreting test results.
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1.1 This test method is commonly referred to as the Sequence VH test, and it has been correlated with the Sequence VG test. The Sequence VG test was previously correlated with vehicles used in stop-and-go service prior to 1996, particularly with regard to sludge and varnish formation.3 It is one of the test methods required to evaluate oils intended to satisfy the API SN, SN Plus performance category.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.2.1 Exception—Where there is no direct SI equivalent such as screw threads, national pipe threads/diameters, tubing size, or specified single source equipment.  
1.3 A table of contents follows:    
Section  
Scope  
1  
Referenced Documents  
2  
Terminology  
3  
Summary of Test Method  
4  
Significance and Use  
5  
Apparatus (General Description)  
6  
Apparatus (The Test Engine)  
7  
Sequence VH Test Engine  
7.1  
Required New Engine Parts  
7.2  
Reusable Engine Parts  
7.3  
Specially Fabricated Engine Parts  
7.4  
Special Engine Measurement and Assembly Equipment  
7.5  
Miscellaneous Engine Components—Preparation  
7.6  
Solvents and Cleaners Required  
7.7  
Assembling the Test Engine—Preparations  
7.8  
Assembling the Test Engine—Installations  
7.9  
Engine Installation on the Test Stand  
7.10  
Engine Fluids (Supply/Discharge Systems)  
8  
Intake Air  
8.1  
Fuel and Fuel System  
8.2  
Engine Oil and Engine Oil System  
8.3  
Coolants  
8.4  
Measurement Instrumentation  
9  
Temperatures  
9.1  
Pressures  
9.2  
Flow Rates  
9.3  
Fuel Consumption  
9.4  
Speed and Torque  
9.5  
Exhaust Gas  
9.6  
Humidity  
9.7  
Miscellaneous Laboratory Equipment  
10  
Test Stand Calibration  
11  
Test Procedure  
12  
Pre-Test Procedure  
12.1  
Engine Operating Procedure  
12.2  
Periodic Measurements and Functions  
12.3  
Special Maintenance Procedures  
12.4  
Diagnostic Data Review  
12.5  
End of Test Procedure  
12.6  
Interpretation of Test Results  
13  
Parts Rating Area—Environment  
13.1  
Sludge Ratings  
13.2  
Varnish Ratings  
13.3  
Clogging  
13.4  
Sticking  
13.5  
Used Oil Analyses  
13.6  
Assessment of Test Validity  
14  
General  
14.1  
Used Oil Analyses—Interpretation  
14.2  
Blowby Flow Rate  
14.3  
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP)  
14.4  
Fuel Consumption Rate  
14.5  
Oil Consumption  
14.6  
Engine Parts Replacement  
14.7  
Quality Index  
14.8  
Final Test Report  
15  
Report Forms  
15.1  
Precision and Bias  
16  
Keywords  
17  
ANNEXES  
ASTM TMC: Organization  
Annex A1  
ASTM TMC: Calibration Procedures  
Annex A2  
ASTM TMC: Maintenance Activities  
Annex A3  
ASTM TMC: Related Information  
Annex A4  
Safety Precautions  
Annex A5  
Control and Data Acquis...

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