ASTM D6984-05a
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Summary
1.1 This test method covers an engine test procedure for evaluating automotive engine oils for certain high-temperature performance characteristics, including oil thickening, varnish deposition, oil consumption, as well as engine wear. Such oils include both single viscosity grade and multiviscosity grade oils that are used in both spark-ignition, gasoline-fueled engines, as well as in diesel engines.
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 or other units shall be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information only.
1.3This 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 requirements prior to use.
Technical characteristics
| Publisher | American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International) |
| Publication Date | 11/01/2005 |
| Collection | |
| Page Count | 47 |
| Themes | Lubricants, industrial oils and related products |
| EAN | --- |
| ISBN | --- |
| Weight (in grams) | --- |
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