1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers a vehicle test procedure to evaluate the tendency of an unleaded spark-ignition engine fuel to foul electronic port fuel injectors (PFI).
1.2 The test method is applicable to unleaded spark-ignition engine fuels which may contain antioxidants, corrosion inhibitors, metal deactivators, dyes, deposit control additives, and oxygenates.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are provided for information only.
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 precautionary statements are given throughout this test method. Note 1
If there is any doubt as to the latest edition of Test Method D 5598, contact ASTM Headquarters. Other properties of significance to spark-ignition engine fuel are described in Specification D 4814.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D235 Specification for Mineral Spirits (Petroleum Spirits) (Hydrocarbon Dry Cleaning Solvent)
D4814 Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel
ANSI Standard
MC96.1 Temperature Measurement Thermocouples
Other Standards
Title1—Provisi for Attainment and Maintenance of National Air Quality Standards, Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 Public Law 101-549, Nov. 15, 1990.
Index Terms
deposit control additive; deposits (in internal combustion engines); driveability; electronic port fuel injector (PFI); flow rate; fouling; fuel rail; hot soak; pintle; spark-ignition engine fuel;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 75.160.20 (Liquid fuels)
DOI: 10.1520/D5598-01R07
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