This test method was developed to evaluate the viscometric performance of engine oils in turbocharged and intercooled four-cycle diesel engines. Results are obtained from used oil analysis.
The test method is used for engine oil specification acceptance when all details of the procedure are followed.
TABLE 1 PC-9 Reference Diesel Fuel
Property | Test Method | MinA | MaxA | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sulfur, mass % | D2622 | 0.04 | 0.05 | |
Gravity, °API | D287 or D4052 | 34.5 | 36.5 (37) | |
Hydrocarbon composition, % vol | ||||
Aromatics | D1319 (FIA) | (27) 28 | 33 | |
Olefin | D1319 (FIA) | Report | ||
Cetane number | D613 | 40 (42) | 48 | |
Cetane index | D976 and D4737 | Report | ||
Copper strip corrosion | D130 | 1 | ||
Flash point, °C | D93 | 54 | ||
Pour point, °C | D97 |
ASTM D5967-12 history
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