To: Cc: API Lubricants Group Lubricants Group Mailing List API Ballot to Establish Sequence VH to VG Equivalency for API SL and SJ At the September 12, 2018 Lubricants Standards Group (LSG) Meeting the Category Life Oversight Group (CLOG) gave an update Sequence VH to Sequence VG Limits for API SJ and SL. After review and discussion, there was a Motion to ballot proposed limits for Sequence VH equivalency to Sequence VG in API SJ and SL. Attachment 1, pages 7-13, is a copy of the CLOG Presentation on Seq. VH to Seq. VG Equivalency for API SJ and SL. The Motion to Ballot is on Page 15. After review and discussion, the LSG agreed by voice vote to Ballot Seq. VH to Seq. VG Equivalency for API SJ and SL with the following limits. Proposal API AES RAC AEV50 APV50 OSC Hot Stuck Rings Sequence VH Limits SJ, SL 7.4 min 7.4 min 8.6 min 7.4 min. R&R None
Attachment 2 illustrates the Table G-2 Requirements for API Service Category SJ by Viscosity Grade with the Sequence VH Test Limits included. LSG Members and Interested Parties are asked to review Table G-2 with Sequence VH Limits and Vote or Comment on accepting it into API 1509. Attachment 3 illustrates the Table G-3 Requirements for API Service Category SL by Viscosity Grade with the Sequence VH Test Limits included. LSG Members and Interested Parties are asked to review Table G-3 with Sequence VH Limits and Vote or Comment on accepting it into API 1509. Lubricants Group Members should use the API eballot System to cast their vote and make comments. The eballot Link is: http://ballots.api.org. The Lubricants Group Member votes will be counted, and all received comments reviewed and considered before the ballot results are final. Non-Lubricants Group Members should comment on the Ballot Motion using the eballot system. The eballot Link is: http://ballots.api.org. All comments on the Ballot Motion will be reviewed before the ballot results are final. This eballot will close on November 5, 2018. All Votes and/or Comments must be received by the close date.
Attachment 1
CLOG Update to PCEOCP Dearborn, MI 2018.09.12
What is at risk The following categories may be in jeopardy if alternative tests and equivalent limits cannot be established API HD Categories API PC Categories ILSAC Categories CH-4 SJ GF-5 CI-4 SL CJ-4 SM SN Resource Conserving
Current Status Sequence IIIF deposits & Vis Increase Proposed S category limits rejected 4 Test 70HR IIIH matrix to be run Testing started at 1 lab MOA being finalized with 2nd lab Proposed C category limits endorsed by HDEOCP ASTM had issues with original ballot New ballot closes 2018.09.20 API 60 PVIS, max 80 PVIS, max WPD, min PSV, min Proposal API 60 PVIS, max 70 PVIS, max WPD, min PSV, min SJ 325-3.2 8.5 SJ 120 -?? IIIF Limits SL - 275 4.0 9.0 CH-4 295 - - - CI-4-275 - - IIIH Limits SL - 370?? CH-4 110 - - - CI-4-370 - - CJ-4-275 - - CJ-4-370 - -
Current Status Sequence IIIG deposits & Vis Increase IIIH Limits for API SN/ILSAC GF-5 and SM approved by LG API ILSAC EOT PVIS WPD Hot Ring Stick IIIG Limits API SN GF-5 150 Max 4.0 Min None API SM - 150 Max 3.5 Min None Approved API ILSAC EOT PVIS WPD Hot Ring Stick IIIH Limits API SN GF-5 150 Max 3.7 Min None API SM - 150 Max 3.2 Min None
Current Status Sequence IIIGA used oil MRV API LG agreed that the ROBO could be used as a substitute test Sequence IIIGB Phosphorus Retention API LG approved use of the IIIHB at recommended limit API ILSAC % P Retention Approved API ILSAC % P Retention IIIGB Limits API SN GF-5 79% Min IIIHB Limits API SN GF-5 81% Min
Current Status Sequence IIIF, IIIG and VE wear It was determined that these parameters could be waived based upon a minimum P requirement of 0.06% and a Sequence IVA or IVB requirement. Sequence IVA Cam wear Life expectancy of IVA: 2022 IVB equivalency: Stats group has not yet provided an analysis of IVA /IVB equivalency. In light of the IVA life expectancy and apparent differences between the two tests, CLOG will re-affirm whether or not equivalency is needed. API ILSAC Average Cam Wear API ILSAC Average Cam Wear SN GF-5 90µ max API SN GF-5 TBD Sequence API SM - 90µ max Sequence API SM - TBD IVA Limits API SL - 120µ max IVB Limits API SL - TBD API SJ - 120µ max API SJ - TBD
Sequence VG Limits Sequence VG Sludge and Varnish API Approved Sequence VH limits for API SN The proposed Sequence VH limits for SL,SM and SJ were developed based on maintaining the same deltas with the API SN limits currently in place for the Sequence VG API ILSAC AES RAC AEV APV OSC Hot Stuck Rings Sequence VG Limits SN GF-5 8.0 min 8.3 min 8.9 min 7.5 min 15% max None SL, SM & SJ - 7.8 min 8.0 min 8.9 min 7.5 min 20% max None Sequence VH Limits API ILSAC AES RAC AEV APV OSC Hot Stuck Rings Approved SN GF-5 7.6 min 7.7 min 8.6 min 7.6 min R&R None Proposed SL, SM & SJ - 7.4 min 7.4 min 8.6 min 7.6 min R&R None
Motion Motion to ballot proposed limits for Sequence VH equivalency to Sequence VG in API SM Proposal API AES RAC AEV50 APV50 OSC Hot Stuck Rings Sequence VH Limits SM 7.4 min 7.4 min 8.6 min 7.6 min. R&R None Motion by: Brent Calcut Second by: Matthew Ansari Voice Vote: 17 = Yes 0 =No 0 =Abstain
Motion Motion to ballot proposed limits for Sequence VH equivalency to Sequence VG in API SJ and SL Proposal API AES RAC AEV50 APV50 OSC Hot Stuck Rings Sequence VH Limits SJ, SL 7.4 min 7.4 min 8.6 min 7.4 min. R&R None Motion by: Brent Calcut Second by: Matthew Ansari Voice Vote: 17 = Yes 0 =No 0 =Abstain
Current Status Sequence VID Fuel Economy - HTHS 2.6 cp API LG approved equivalency proposal VID Life Expectancy: Ended VIE Equivalency: Approved XW-20 XW-30 10W-30 and others Sequence VD Limits API ILSAC FEI 2 FEI Sum FEI 2 FEI Sum FEI 2 FEI Sum SN/ RC GF-5 1.2 min 2.6 min 0.9 min 1.9 min 0.6 min 1.5 min Approved Limits XW-20 XW-30 10W-30 and others Sequence VIE Limits API ILSAC FEI 2 FEI Sum FEI 2 FEI Sum FEI 2 FEI Sum SN/ RC GF-5 1.5 min 3.2 min 1.2 min 2.5 min 1.0 min 2.2 min
Current Status Sequence VID Fuel Economy - HTHS 2.3 cp Sequence VIF equivalent limits approved by LG VID Life Expectancy: Ended VIF Equivalency: October 2017 XW-16 Approved XW-16 Sequence API FEI 2 FEI Sum Sequence API FEI 2 FEI Sum VID Limits SN/ RC 1.3 min 2.8 min VIF Limits SN/ RC 1.8 min 3.7 min
Current Status Engine Oil Aeration Test Proposal based solely on oil 1005 made Request has gone out for data on other oils Surveillance Panel will develop equivalency proposal once issues with the COAT resolved EOAT Life Expectancy: Q4 2018 COAT Equivalency:???? API % Aeration API % Aeration CJ-4 8.0 max CJ-4 TBD EOAT Limits CI-4 8.0 max COAT Limits CI-4 TBD CH-4 8.0 max CH-4 TBD
Summary of Status Current Test Replacement Test Status Remaining CLOG Activity Estimated Timing IIIF for HD IIIH ASTM re-balloting proposed limits None Closes 2018.09.20 IIIF for LD IIIH API to conduct shortened IIIH tests Will propose limits when shortened IIIH testing completed October -November IIIG IIIH Completed None Done IIIGA ROBO Completed None Done IIIGB IIIHB Completed None Done IVA IVB Test recently approved To review need for equivalency???? VG VH SN limits approved, SJ, SL & SM limits proposed to API None October 2018? VID VIE Completed None Done VID (XW-16) VIF Completed None Done EOAT COAT Awaiting SP recomendation Equivalency proposal????
Attachment 2 Table G-2 Requirements for API Service Category SJ by Viscosity Grade Engine Test Requirements a ASTM D5844 (Sequence IID) b Avg Engine Rust Rating, min Number Stuck Lifters, Value ASTM D6984 (Seq. IIIF) & ASTM D7320 (Seq. IIIG) % Viscosity increase, % Average piston skirt varnish rating, merit Weighted piston, deposit rating, merit Cam plus lifter wear avg, microns Hot stuck rings, # Viscosity Grade Performance Criteria SAE 0W-20, SAE 5W-20, SAE All Others 5W-30, SAE 10W-30 b 8.5 None 275 max @ 80 hr 9.0 min @ 80 hr 4.0 min 20 max none rate and report 8.5 None 275 max @ 80 hr 9.0 min @ 80 hr 4.0 min 20 max none rate and report Low temperature viscosity performance, cp ASTM D6891 (Sequence IVA) Average cam wear (7 position avg), μm 120 (max) 120 (max) ASTM D5302 (Sequence VE) Cam wear (Only if oil Phosphorus < 0.08%) Average, max microns Maximum, max, microns ASTM D6593 (Sequence VG) b Average engine sludge, merits Average rocker cover sludge, merits Average piston skirt varnish, merits Average engine varnish, merits Oil screen clogging, % area Hot-stuck compression rings Cold stuck rings Oil screen debris, % area Oil ring clogging, % area OR ASTM Dxxxx (Sequence VH) Average engine sludge, merits Average rocker cover sludge, merits Average engine varnish, merits Average piston skirt varnish, merits Oil screen clogging, % area Hot-stuck compression rings 127 max 380 max 7.8 min 8.0 min 7.5 min 8.9 min 20 max none Rate and Report Rate and Report Rate and Report 7.4 (min) 7.4 (min) 8.6 (min) 7.4 (min) Rate & Report None 127 max 380 max 7.8 min 8.0 min 7.5 min 8.9 min 20 max none Rate and Report Rate and Report Rate and Report 7.4 (min) 7.4 (min) 8.6 (min) 7.4 (min) Rate & Report None ASTM D5119 (L-38) Bearing Weight Loss, mg, max 40 40 OR ASTM D6709 (Sequence VIII) Bearing weight loss, mg 10 hr. stripped viscosity, cst 26.4 max Stay in grade 26.4 max Stay in grade Bench Test and Measured Parameter a Viscosity Grade Performance Criteria SAE 0W-20, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30, SAE 10W-30 All Others c ASTM D6557 (Ball Rust Test) avg. gray value, min b 100 100 ASTM D5800 volatility loss, % max d 22 20 e
ASTM D6417 volatility loss at 371 C (700 F), % max d 17 15 e ASTM D5480 volatility loss at 371 C (700 F), % max d 17 15 e ASTM D6795, % flow reduction, max ASTM D6794, % flow reduction, max 50 50 Report Report With 0.6% H2O Report Report With 1.0 % H2O Report Report With 2.0% H2O Report Report With 3.0% H2O Report Report ASTM D4951 or D5185 phosphorus % mass, max 0.10 f NR ASTM D92 flash point, C min g 200 NR ASTM D93 flash point, C min g 185 NR ASTM D892 foaming tendency (Option A) Sequence I, max, foaming/settling h 10/0 10/0 Sequence II, max, foaming/settling h 50/0 50/0 Sequence III, max, foaming/settling h 10/0 10/0 ASTM D6082 (optional blending required), static foam max, tendency/stability 200/50 i 200/50 i ASTM D6922, homogeneity and miscibility j j L-38 or Sequence VIII shear stability k k ASTM D6335 high temperature deposits (TEOST), deposit wt, mg, max 60 60 ASTM D5133 gelation index, max b 12 NR ASTM D4683, D4741, or D5481, High Temp/High Shear NR 2.6 Viscosity @ 150 C, mpa s, min Note: All oils must meet the requirements of the most recent edition of SAE J300; NR = Not required. a Tests and limits are per ASTM D4485. b If CI-4 and/or CJ-4 categories precede the S category and there is no API Certification Mark, the Sequence VG (ASTM D6593), Ball Rust (ASTM D6557), and Gelation Index (ASTM D5133) tests are not required. c Does not include SAE 0W-16 and 5W-16. d Volatility requirement shall be met in either Test Method D5800, Test Method D 5480, or Test Method D6417. A passing result in only one of these procedures is required. e Passing volatility loss performance only required for SAE 15W-40 oils. f This is a non-critical specification as described in ASTM D3244. g Either Test Method D92 or Test Method D93 flash point requirement shall be met. h Settling volume determined at 10 min. i Settling volume determined at 1 min. j Homogeneous with SAE Reference Oils. k Ten-hour stripped kinematic viscosity must remain in original SAE viscosity grade except XW-20 which must remain 5.6 mm²/s.
Attachment 3 Table G-3 Requirements for API Service Category SL by Viscosity Grade Engine Test Requirements a ASTM D6984 (Seq. IIIF) & ASTM D7320 (Seq. IIIG) % Viscosity increase, % Average piston skirt varnish rating, merit Weighted piston, deposit rating, merit Cam plus lifter wear avg, microns Hot stuck rings, # Low temperature viscosity performance, cp Viscosity Grade Performance Criteria SAE 0W-20, SAE 5W-20, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30, All Others b SAE 10W-30 275 max @ 80 hr 9.0 min @ 80 hr 4.0 min 20 max none rate and report 275 max @ 80 hr 9.0 min @ 80 hr 4.0 min 20 max none rate and report ASTM D6891 (Sequence IVA) Average cam wear (7 position avg), μm 120 (max) 120 (max) ASTM D5302 (Sequence VE) Cam wear (Only if oil Phosphorus < 0.08%) Average, max microns Maximum, max, microns ASTM D6593 (Sequence VG) b Average engine sludge, merits Average rocker cover sludge, merits Average piston skirt varnish, merits Average engine varnish, merits Oil screen clogging, % area Hot-stuck compression rings Cold stuck rings Oil screen debris, % area Oil ring clogging, % area Or ASTM Dxxxx (Sequence VH) Average engine sludge, merits Average rocker cover sludge, merits Average engine varnish, merits Average piston skirt varnish, merits Oil screen clogging, % area Hot-stuck compression rings 127 max 380 max 7.8 min 8.0 min 7.5 min 8.9 min 20 max none Rate and Report Rate and Report Rate and Report 7.4 (min) 7.4 (min) 8.6 (min) 7.4 (min) Rate & Report None 127 max 380 max 7.8 min 8.0 min 7.5 min 8.9 min 20 max none Rate and Report Rate and Report Rate and Report 7.4 (min) 7.4 (min) 8.6 (min) 7.4 (min) Rate & Report None ASTM D6709 (Sequence VIII) Bearing weight loss, mg 10 hr. stripped viscosity, cst Bench Test and Measured Parameter a 26.4 max Stay in grade 26.4 max Stay in grade Viscosity Grade Performance Criteria SAE 0W-20, SAE 5W-20, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30, All Others c SAE 10W-30 ASTM D6557 (Ball Rust Test) avg. gray value, min b 100 100 ASTM D5800 volatility loss, % max 15 15 ASTM D6417 volatility loss at 371 C (700 F), % max 10 10 ASTM D6795, % flow reduction, max 50 50
ASTM D6794, % flow reduction, max With 0.6% H2O 50 50 With 1.0 % H2O 50 50 With 2.0% H2O 50 50 With 3.0% H2O 50 50 ASTM D4951 or D5185 phosphorus % mass, Max d 0.10 e NR ASTM D892 foaming tendency (Option A) Sequence I, max, foaming/settling f 10/0 10/0 Sequence II, max, foaming/settling f 50/0 50/0 Sequence III, max, foaming/settling f 10/0 10/0 ASTM D6082 (optional blending required), static foam max, tendency/stability g 100/0 100/0 ASTM D6922, homogeneity and miscibility h h Sequence VIII shear stability i i ASTM D7097, high temperature deposits (TEOST MHT), deposit wt, mg, max 45 45 ASTM D5133 gelation index, max b 12 j NR ASTM D4683, D4741, or D5481, High Temp./High Shear NR 2.6 Viscosity @ 150 C, mpa s, min Note: All oils must meet the requirements of the most recent edition of SAE J300; NR = Not required. a Tests and limits are per ASTM D4485. b If CI-4, CJ-4, CK-4 and/or FA-4 categories precede the S category and there is no API Certification Mark, the Sequence VG (ASTM D6593), Ball Rust (ASTM D6557), and Gelation Index (ASTM D5133) tests are not required. c Does not include SAE 0W-16 and 5W-16. d For all viscosity grades: If CH-4, CI-4, and CJ-4 categories precede the S category and there is no API Certification Mark, the limit for phosphorus does not apply. However, the CJ-4 limits for phosphorus and sulfur do apply for CJ-4 oils. This footnote cannot be applied if CK-4 or FA-4 is also claimed. Note that these oils have been formulated primarily for diesel engines and may not provide all of the performance requirements consistent with vehicle manufacturers' recommendations for gasoline-fueled engines. e This is a non-critical specification as described in ASTM D3244. f Settling volume determined at 10 min. g Settling volume determined at 1 min. h Homogeneous with SAE Reference Oils. i Ten-hour stripped kinematic viscosity must remain in original SAE viscosity grade except XW-20 which must remain 5.6 mm²/s. j For gelation temperatures at or above the W-grade pumpability temperatures as defined in SAE J300.