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ASTM D 4684 : 2018

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Standard Test Method for Determination of Yield Stress and Apparent Viscosity of Engine Oils at Low Temperature
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

10-05-2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

06-07-2018

This test method covers the measurement of the yield stress and viscosity of engine oils after cooling at controlled rates over a period exceeding 45 h to a final test temperature between –10 °C and –40 °C.

1.1This test method covers the measurement of the yield stress and viscosity of engine oils after cooling at controlled rates over a period exceeding 45 h to a final test temperature between –10 °C and –40 °C. The precision is stated for test temperatures from –40 °C to –15 °C. The viscosity measurements are made at a shear stress of 525 Pa over a shear rate of 0.4 s–1 to 15 s–1. The viscosity as measured at this shear stress was found to produce the best correlation between the temperature at which the viscosity reached a critical value and borderline pumping failure temperature in engines.

1.2This test method contain two procedures: Procedure A incorporates several equipment and procedural modifications from Test Method D4684–02 that have shown to improve the precision of the test, while Procedure B is unchanged from Test Method D4684–02. Additionally, Procedure A applies to those instruments that utilize thermoelectric cooling technology or direct refrigeration technology of recent manufacture for instrument temperature control. Procedure B can use the same instruments used in Procedure A or those cooled by circulating methanol.

1.3Procedure A of this test method has precision stated for a yield range from less than 35 Pa to 210 Pa and apparent viscosity range from 4300 mPa·s to 270 000 mPa·s. The test procedure can determine higher yield stress and viscosity levels.

1.4This test method is applicable for unused oils, sometimes referred to as fresh oils, designed for both light duty and heavy duty engine applications. It also has been shown to be suitable for used diesel and gasoline engine oils. The applicability to petroleum products other than engine oils has not been determined.

1.5The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.5.1Exception—This test method uses the SI based unit of milliPascal second (mPa·s) for viscosity which is equivalent to, centiPoise (cP).

1.6This 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.

1.7This 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.

Committee
D 02
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
14
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

ASTM D 8111 : 2023 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Automotive Engine Oils in the Sequence IIIH, Spark-Ignition Engine
ASTM D 6984 : 2018 : EDT 1 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Automotive Engine Oils in the Sequence IIIF, Spark-Ignition Engine
ASTM D 8164 : 2021 Standard Guide for Digital Contact Thermometers for Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricant Testing
ASTM D 6821 : 2020 : REV A Standard Test Method for Low Temperature Viscosity of Drive Line Lubricants in a Constant Shear Stress Viscometer
ASTM D 6896 : 2020 : REV A Standard Test Method for Determination of Yield Stress and Apparent Viscosity of Used Engine Oils at Low Temperature
ASTM D 4485 : 2022 : EDT 1 Standard Specification for Performance of Active API Service Category Engine Oils
ASTM D 7528 : 2022 Standard Test Method for Bench Oxidation of Engine Oils by ROBO Apparatus
ASTM D 7110 : 2021 Standard Test Method for Determining the Viscosity-Temperature Relationship of Used and Soot-Containing Engine Oils at Low Temperatures
ASTM D 5133 : 2020 : REV A Standard Test Method for Low Temperature, Low Shear Rate, Viscosity/Temperature Dependence of Lubricating Oils Using a Temperature-Scanning Technique
ASTM D 7320 : 2018 : EDT 1 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Automotive Engine Oils in the Sequence IIIG, Spark-Ignition Engine
ASTM D 8278 : 2020 Standard Specification for Digital Contact Thermometers for Test Methods Measuring Flow Properties of Fuels and Lubricants
ASTM D 8164 : 2019 Standard Guide for Digital Contact Thermometers for Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricant Testing
ASTM D 6896 : 2018 Standard Test Method for Determination of Yield Stress and Apparent Viscosity of Used Engine Oils at Low Temperature
ASTM D 8111 : 2019 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Automotive Engine Oils in the Sequence IIIH, Spark-Ignition Engine
ASTM D 5133 : 2015 Standard Test Method for Low Temperature, Low Shear Rate, Viscosity/Temperature Dependence of Lubricating Oils Using a Temperature-Scanning Technique
ASTM D 7528 : 2017 : REV A Standard Test Method for Bench Oxidation of Engine Oils by ROBO Apparatus
ASTM D 7110 : 2015 Standard Test Method for Determining the Viscosity-Temperature Relationship of Used and Soot-Containing Engine Oils at Low Temperatures
ASTM D 6821 : 2018 Standard Test Method for Low Temperature Viscosity of Drive Line Lubricants in a Constant Shear Stress Viscometer

ASTM D 3829 : 2002 : R2007 Standard Test Method for Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil
ASTM E 2877 : 2012 : EDT 1 Standard Guide for Digital Contact Thermometers
ASTM D 3829 : 2017 Standard Test Method for Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil
ASTM D 3829 : 2018 Standard Test Method for Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil
ASTM D 3829 : 2012 Standard Test Method for Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil
ASTM E 2877 : 2012 : R2019 Standard Guide for Digital Contact Thermometers
ASTM D 3829 : 2002 Standard Test Method for Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil
ASTM E 2877 : 2012 Standard Guide for Standard Guide for Digital Contact Thermometers
ASTM D 3829 : 2014 Standard Test Method for Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil
ASTM D 3829 : 1993 : R1998 Standard Test Method for Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil
ASTM E 1137 : 1997 Standard Specification for Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermometers

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