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ASTM D8617-26
Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Automotive Engine Oils for Soot-Viscosity Performance in a Cummins ISB Medium-Duty Diesel Engine
Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Automotive Engine Oils for Soot-Viscosity Performance in a Cummins ISB Medium-Duty Diesel Engine
D8617-26
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Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Automotive Engine Oils for Soot-Viscosity Performance in a Cummins ISB Medium-Duty Diesel Engine
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Significance and Use
5.1 This test method was developed to evaluate the viscosity increase and soot concentration (loading) performance of engine oils in turbocharged and intercooled four-cycle diesel engines equipped with EGR. Obtain results from used oil analysis.
5.2 The test method can be used for engine oil specification acceptance when all details of the procedure are followed.
Scope
1.1 This test method, commonly referred to as the Cummins ISB Viscosity Test, covers the utilization of a 5.9 L diesel engine equipped with exhaust gas recirculation and is used to evaluate oil performance with regard to soot induced viscosity increase.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.2.1 Exceptions—SI units are provided for all parameters except where there is no direct equivalent such as the units for screw threads, National Pipe Threads/diameters, tubing size, or where there is a sole source of supply equipment specification.
1.2.2 See also A7.1 for clarification; it does not supersede 1.2 and 1.2.1.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Annex A1 for general safety precautions.
1.4 Table of Contents:
| Section |
Scope | 1 |
Referenced Documents | 2 |
Terminology | 3 |
Summary of Test Method | 4 |
Significance and Use | 5 |
Apparatus | 6 |
Engine Fluids and Cleaning Solvents | 7 |
Preparation of Apparatus | 8 |
Engine/Stand Calibration and Non-Reference Oil Tests | 9 |
Test Procedure | 10 |
Calculations and Test Validity | 11 |
Report | 12 |
Precision and Bias | 13 |
Annexes |
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Safety Precautions | Annex A1 |
Intake Air Aftercooler | Annex A2 |
The Cummins ISB Engine Build Parts Kit | Annex A3 |
Sensor Locations and Special Hardware | Annex A4 |
External Oil System | Annex A5 |
Cummins Service Publications | Annex A6 |
Specified Units and Formats | Annex A7 |
Determination of Operational Validity | Annex A8 |
ISB Viscosity 108 (ISBV108) | Annex A9 |
1.5 This 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.