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CCS
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Low temperature, high shear stress viscosity using the Cold Cranking Simulator
Viscometer. Test predicts the comparative ability of an oil to give satisfactory
low-temperature engine cranking speed. Reported in cP.
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ASTM D5293
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CCS Scan
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CCS viscosity values over a low-temperature range from -10°C to -35°. Indicates affects
of low temperatures on startability over full range of scan. Reported in cP in the
database and represented as a line graph in the IOM Primary Report.
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ASTM D5293
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Fuel Efficiency Index (Viscosity-Dependent)
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Uses the dynamic viscosity measurements to determine the projected fuel efficiency of an
oil. Reported as an index value.
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SAVLAB FE
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Gelation Index and Gelation Index Temperature
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Gives Gelation Index and Gelation Index Termperature using the Scanning Brookfield
Technique. Determines the tendency of an oil to cause problems by forming a gelated
structure at temperatures below 0°C (32°F). Also depicted graphically in the IOM Primary
Report.
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ASTM D5133
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High Temp. High Shear Viscosity at 100°C
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High temperature high shear rate viscosity using the Tapered Bearing Simulator (TBS)
Viscometer determines the dynamic viscosity of engine oil at 100°C and one million
reciprocal seconds. Simulates the ability of an oil to meet the hydrodynamic needs of
the engine in high shear areas. Reported in cP.
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ASTM D6616
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High Temp. High Shear Viscosity at 150°C
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High temperature high shear rate viscosity using the Tapered Bearing Simulator (TBS)
Viscometer determines the dynamic viscosity of engine oil at 150°C and one million
reciprocal seconds. Simulates the ability of an oil to meet the hydrodynamic needs of
the engine in high shear areas. Reported in cP.
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ASTM D4683
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High Temp. High Shear Viscosity (Degraded) at 100°C
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High temperature high shear rate viscosity using the Tapered Bearing Simulator (TBS)
Viscometer after degrading the oil using the Kurt Orbahn Shear Stability Test.
Determines the dynamic viscosity of oil at 100°C and one million reciprocal seconds
after permanent shear loss. Simulates the ability of an oil to withstand viscosity
degradation and meet the hydrodynamic needs of the engine in high shear areas. Reported
in cP.
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ASTM D6616 & D6278
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High Temp. High Shear Viscosity (Degraded) at 150°C
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High temperature high shear rate viscosity using the Tapered Bearing Simulator (TBS)
Viscometer after degrading the oil using the Kurt Orbahn Shear Stability Test.
Determines the dynamic viscosity of oil at 150°C and one million reciprocal seconds
after permanent shear loss. Simulates the ability of an oil to withstand viscosity
degradation and meet the hydrodynamic needs of the engine in high shear areas. Reported
in cP.
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ASTM D4683 & D6278
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High Temp. Low Shear Viscosity at 100°C
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High temperature low shear viscosity using the Tannas Basic Rotary (TBR) Viscometer.
Determines the dynamic viscosity of oil at 100°C and two hundred reciprocal seconds.
Helps to characterize the Viscosity Index improver used in a given engine oil. Reported
in cP.
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SAVLAB TBR
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High Temp. Low Shear Viscosity at 150°C
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High temperature low shear viscosity using the Tannas Basic Rotary (TBR) Viscometer.
Determines the dynamic viscosity of oil at 150°C and two hundred reciprocal seconds.
Helps to characterize the Viscosity Index improver used in a given engine oil. Reported
in cP.
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SAVLAB TBR
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High Temp. Low Shear Viscosity (Degraded) at 100°C
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High temperature low shear viscosity using the Tannas Basic Rotary (TBR) Viscometer
after degrading the oil using the Kurt Orbahn Shear Stability Test. Determines the
dynamic viscosity of an oil at 100°C and two hundred reciprocal seconds after permanent
shear loss. Helps to characterize the Viscosity Index improver used in a given engine
oil. Reported in cP.
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SAVLAB TBR & ASTM D6278
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High Temp. Low Shear Viscosity (Degraded) at 150°C
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High temperature low shear viscosity using the Tannas Basic Rotary (TBR) Viscometer
after degrading the oil using the Kurt Orbahn Shear Stability Test. Determines the
dynamic viscosity of an oil at 150°C and two hundred reciprocal seconds after permanent
shear loss. Helps to characterize the Viscosity Index improver used in a given engine
oil. Reported in cP.
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SAVLAB TBR & ASTM D6278
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Kinematic Viscosity
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Kinematic Viscosity at 40°C and 100°C. Reported in cSt.
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ASTM D445
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Kinematic Viscosity (Degraded)
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Kinematic Viscosity at 100°C after degrading the oil using the Kurt Orbahn Shear
Stability Test. Determines the kinematic viscosity of an oil after permanent shear loss.
Reported in cSt.
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ASTM D445 & D6278
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MRV / TP-1
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Low temperature low shear viscosity using the Mini-Rotary Viscometer with a specified
temperature profile. Predicts the ability of oil to permit satisfactory flow to the
engine oil pump at the SAE specified temperature. Reported in cP. (Not applicable with
straight-grade samples.)
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ASTM D4684
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Scanning Brookfield Viscosity
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Low temperature low shear viscosity using the Scanning Brookfield Technique (SBT).
Predicts the ability of oil to permit satisfactory flow to the engine oil pump screen
and to the pump over a range of cold temperatures from 0°C to -40°C. Reported in °C and
cP. Also depicted graphically in the IOM Primary Report.
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ASTM D5133
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Viscosity Index
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An empirical measure of the viscosity-temperature relationship. Used to determine the
characteristics of base oils and the effects of VI Improvers. The value is determined
from Kinematic Viscosity measurements at 40° and 100°C.
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ASTM D2270
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Viscosity Loss Profile
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Uses the HTHS and HTLS viscosity values at 100°C and 150° before and after permanently
shearing the oil using the Kurt Orbahn to determine the five forms of Temporary and
Permanent Viscosity Losses. Values characterize the oil’s shear stability and are
related to the molecular weight distribution of the VI Improver used in formulating and
blending the engine oil. Reported graphically and in percent loss values.
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SAVLAB VLP
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