Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Automotive Engine Oils in the CRC L-38 Spark-Ignition Engine (Withdrawn 2003)
CRC L-38火花点火发动机汽车发动机油评估标准试验方法(2003年)
1.1 This engine oil test method covers the evaluation of automotive engine oils (SAE grades 5W 10W, 20, 30, 40, and 50, and multiviscosity grades) intended for use in either spark-ignition gasoline engines, or in diesel engines. The test procedure is conducted using a carbureted, spark-ignition Cooperative Lubrication Research (CLR) Oil Test Engine (referred to as the L-38 engine in this test method). An oil is evaluated for protection against engine and oil deterioration under high-temperature, heavy-duty service conditions. The test method can also be used to evaluate the viscosity stability of multiviscosity-graded oils.
1.2 The two measures of engine deterioration used in this test method are (1) weight loss of copper-lead bearings used in the test power section, and (2) varnish and sludge deposits on power section parts.
1.3 The two measures of oil deterioration used in this test method are (1) the change in the acid number of the oil, and (2) the change in the viscosity of the oil during the test period.
1.4 Correlation of test results with those obtained in automotive service has not been established. Furthermore, the results obtained in this test method are not necessarily indicative of results that will be obtained in a full-scale automotive spark-ignition or compression-ignition engine, or in an engine operated under conditions different from those of the test method. The test can be used to compare one oil with another.
Note 1—Companion test methods used to evaluate engine oil performance for specification requirements include the following current versions of single-cylinder and multicylinder engine tests:
ASTM STP 509A, Single Cylinder Engine Tests for Evaluating the Performance of Crankcase Lubricants
Part I, Caterpillar 1G2 Test Method
Part II, Caterpillar 1H2 Test Method
ASTM STP 315H, Multicylinder Test Sequences for Evaluating Engine Oils
Part 1, Sequence IID
Part 2, Sequence IIID
Part 3, Sequence V-D
ASTM Research Report RR:D02-1225 Sequence IIIE, Multicylinder Test Sequence for Evaluating Automotive Engine Oils
ASTM D02 Proposal P212, Proposed Test Method for VE Test Procedure
Also, see Engine Oil Tests—SAE J304 for details on these and other engine oil test methods.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard; except for the case of bearing weight measurements, for which the unit is milligram; and except for viscosity measurements, for which the temperatures of measurement are expressed in C (degrees Celsius). SI values are given in parentheses. In cases where materials, products, or equipment are available only in inch-pound units, SI units are omitted.
1.6
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.
1.7 This test method is arranged as follows:
Section
Introduction
Scope
1
Referenced Documents
2
Terminology
3
Summary of Test Method
4
Significance and Use
5
Apparatus
6
Test Engineering, Inc.
6.1
Fabricated or Specially Prepared Items
6.2
Instruments and Controls
6.3
Procurement of Parts
6.4
Reagents and Materials
7
Test Oil Sample Requirements
8
Preparation of Apparatus
9
Test Stand Preparation
9.1
Conditioning Test Run on Power Section
9.2
General Power Section Rebuild Instructions
9.3
Reconditioning of Power Section After Each Test
9.4
Calibration
10
Power Section and Test Stand Calibration
10.1
Instrumentation Calibration
10.2
Engine Operating Procedure
11
Run-In and Flush
11.1
Intermediate Bearing Weight Loss Checks
11.2
Test Operating Conditions
11.3
Warm-up Schedule
11.4
Air-Fuel Ratio and Spark Advance
11.5
Rocker Cover Air, Off-gas, and Blowby Measurement
11.6
Shut-down and Oil-Drain Procedure
11.7
Oil Sampling and Oil Addition
11.8
Oil Consumption Computation
11.9
Periodic Measurements
11.10
Determination of Test Results
12
Report
13
Precision and Bias
14
Use of ASTM Rounding
15
Keywords
16
Annexes
Specification for Soltrol 10
7, 8
Annex A1
Measurement of Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance and Journal Taper
Annex A2
Measurement of Main Bearing Clearance
Annex A3
The ASTM Test Monitoring Center Calibration Program
Annex A4
Data Log Sheets
Annex A5
Measurement of Piston-to-Sleeve Clearance
Annex A6
Control Chart Technique for a Laboratory's Severity Adjustment (SA)
Annex A7
Recommended New Liner Honing Procedure
Annex A8
L-38 Oil Priming Procedure
Annex A9
Alternative Crankcase Breather Configurations
Annex A10
Connecting Rod Bearing Cleaning Procedure
Annex A11
L-38 Electronic Ignition Conversion Procedure
Annex A12
System Response Procedure
Annex A13
Air-Fuel Ratio Measurement
Annex A14
L-38 Engine Evaluation Report Forms
Annex A15
Data Dictionary
Annex A16
Stripped Viscosity Measurement Procedure
Annex A17
Role of the ASTM Test Monitoring Center and the Calibration Program
Appendix X1
Suggested Method for Salvaging Camshaft Bearing Journals
Appendix X2