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PROPOSED PERFORMANCE TESTS
Introduction
We will continue to keep you informed on the development of performance
tests by the various ASTM Surveillance Panels, including details relating
to the purpose, running conditions and status.
The following performance tests are currently being considered by ILSAC
for inclusion in the GF-5 category.
| Proposed Tests |
Performance Characteristic |
Comment |
Sequence
VID |
Fuel Economy |
Consortium
confidential except for ASTM report |
| ROBO |
Used Oil Pumpability |
Measurement is MRV pass in original
CCS grade ir +1 grade of used oil |
| TESOST
33C - ASTM D6335 |
Deposit gain, mg |
Test was in GF-2 |
| ASTM
D6894 |
Used Engine Oil Aeration |
Test was in PC-9 |
| Sequence
IIIG EOT |
Phosphorus Volatility |
Test recommended to ILSAC/Oil but
not yet adopted |
| Chrysler |
Emusion Retention |
Emulsion Retention |
| ASTM
D1748 |
Rust Protection |
100 hr. sand blasted panel |
| ASTM
D7216-05 |
Seal Compatability |
5 different elastomers |
Proposed Performance Tests
(PDF 96kB)
ESCIT
Recommends to ILSAC/Oil Using Sequence IIIG Engine Test and Evaluating
at End of Test (PDF 92kB)
Update on ROBO
Progress in ASTM (PDF 20kB)
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