ASTM D6594 method for evaluation of corrosiveness of diesel engine oil at 135 °C
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Four metal specimens of copper, lead, tin, and phosphor bronze are immersed in a measured amount of engine oil. The oil, at an elevated temperature, is blown with air for a period of time. When the test is completed, the copper specimen and the stressed oil are examined to detect corrosion and corrosion products, respectively.
4.2 A reference oil is tested with each group of tests to verify test acceptability.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method is intended to simulate the corrosion process of non-ferrous metals in diesel lubricants. The corrosion process under investigation is that believed to be induced primarily by inappropriate lubricant chemistry rather than lubricant degradation or contamination. This test method has been found to correlate with an extensive fleet database containing corrosion-induced cam and bearing failures.
