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ASTM D 6557 : 2013

Superseded
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Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Rust Preventive Characteristics of Automotive Engine Oils
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

29-10-2018

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-05-2013

This test method covers a Ball Rust Test (BRT) procedure for evaluating the anti-rust ability of fluid lubricants.

1.1This test method covers a Ball Rust Test (BRT) procedure for evaluating the anti-rust ability of fluid lubricants. The procedure is particularly suitable for the evaluation of automotive engine oils under low-temperature, acidic service conditions.

1.2Information Letters are published occasionally by the ASTM Test Monitoring Center (TMC)2 to update this test method. Copies of these letters can be obtained by writing the center.

1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3.1Exceptions—Where there is no direct equivalent, such as the units for screw threads, national pipe threads/diameters, and tubing size.

1.4This 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 7.1.1-7.1.3 and 8.2.1.1.

Committee
D 02
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
10
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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