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ASTM D 6593 : 2008

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Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Automotive Engine Oils for Inhibition of Deposit Formation in a Spark-Ignition Internal Combustion Engine Fueled with Gasoline and Operated Under Low-Temperature, Light-Duty Conditions
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-11-2014

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-10-2008

1.1 This test method covers and is commonly referred to as the Sequence VG test, and it has been correlated with vehicles used in stop-and-go service prior to 1996, particularly with regard to sludge and varnish formation. It is one of the test methods required to evaluate oils intended to satisfy the API SL performance category.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard statements are given in 7.7, 7.10.2.2, 8.3.4.2, 8.4.4.3, 9.2.6, 9.3.4.5, 12.1.1.7, 12.2.1.4, and Annex A1.

1.4 A Table of Contents follows:

Section
Scope1
Referenced Documents2
Terminology3
Summary of Test Method4
Significance and Use5
Apparatus (General Description)6
Apparatus (The Test Engine)7
Sequence VG Test Engine7.1
Required New Engine Parts7.2
Reusable Engine Parts7.3
Specially Fabricated Engine Parts7.4
Special Engine Measurement and AssemblyEquipment7.5
Miscellaneous Engine Components-Preparation7.6
Solvents and Cleaners Required7.7
Assembling the Test Engine-Preparations7.8
Assembling the Test Engine-Installations7.9
Engine Installation on the Test Stand7.10
Engine Fluids (Supply/Discharge Systems)8
Intake Air8.1
Fuel and FuelSystem8.2
Engine Oil and Engine OilSystem8.3
Coolants8.4
Measurement Instrumentation9
Temperatures9.1
Pressures9.2
Flow Rates9.3
FuelConsumption9.4
Speed and Load9.5
Exhaust Gas9.6
Humidity9.7
Miscellaneous Laboratory Equipment10
Test Stand Calibration11
Test Procedure12
Pre-Test Procedure12.1
Engine Operating Procedure12.2
Periodic Measurements and Functions12.3
Special Maintenance Procedures12.4
Diagnostic Data Review12.5
End of Test Procedure12.6
Interpretation of Test Results13
Parts Rating Area-Environment13.1
Sludge Ratings13.2
Varnish Ratings13.3
Clogging13.4
Sticking13.5
Used Oil Analyses13.6
Assessment of Test Validity14
General14.1
Used Oil Analyses-Interpretation14.2
Blowby Flow Rate14.3
Manifold Absolute Pressure14.4
FuelConsumption Rate14.5
Oil Consumption14.6
Engine Parts Replacement14.7
Quality Index and Deviation Percentage14.8
Final Test Report15
Report Forms15.1
Precision and Bias17
Keywords18
ANNEXES
Safety HazardsAnnex A1
Control and Data Acquisition RequirementsAnnex A2
Detailed Specifications and Photographs of ApparatusAnnex A3
Special Service Tools for the Test EngineAnnex A4
Test Engine Part Number ListingAnnex A5
External Oil Heat Exchanger Cleaning TechniqueAnnex A6
Sequence VG Report Forms and Data DictionaryAnnex A7
Dipstick CalibrationAnnex A8
Critical Part Supplier ListAnnex A9
Operational Data Log-Engine OilAnnex A10
Rating WorksheetsAnnex A11
FuelInjector Flow MeasurementsAnnex A12
APPENDIXES
Piston and Ring Measurements Record FormsAppendix X1
Sources of Materials and InformationAppendix X2
Description of Scott Quarterly Gas Audit ServiceAppendix X3

Committee
D 02
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
72
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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