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ASTM D6557 - 18
Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Rust Preventive Characteristics of Automotive Engine Oils
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Significance and Use
5.1 This bench test method was designed as a replacement for Test Method D5844. Test Method D5844 was designed to measure the ability of an engine oil to protect valve train components against rusting or corrosion under low temperature, short-trip service, and was correlated with vehicles in that type of service prior to 1978.5
5.1.1 Correlation between these two test methods has been demonstrated for most, but not all, of the test oils evaluated.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers a Ball Rust Test (BRT) procedure for evaluating the anti-rust ability of fluid lubricants. The procedure is particularly suitable for the evaluation of automotive engine oils under low-temperature, acidic service conditions.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.2.1 Exceptions—Where there is no direct equivalent, such as the units for screw threads, national pipe threads/diameters, and tubing size.
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 7.1.1 – 7.1.3 and 8.2.1.1.
1.4 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.
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
D4175 Terminology Relating to Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants
D5844 Test Method for Evaluation of Automotive Engine Oils for Inhibition of Rusting (Sequence IID)
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 75.100 (Lubricants, industrial oils and related products)
UNSPSC Code
UNSPSC Code 15121501(Engine oil)
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DOI: 10.1520/D6557-18
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ASTM D6557-18, Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Rust Preventive Characteristics of Automotive Engine Oils, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2018, www.astm.org
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