Analytical tests developed by various automotive or engine manufacturers (OEMs)
Intertek automotive research expertise provides automotive industry clients a wide range of OEM tests for engine related compliance, evaluation and qualitification purposes.
Automotive Manufacturer (OEM) engine related testing:
Chrysler
| Test Method | Test Description |
|---|
| AEM | Elastomer Compatibility |
| AK-6 | Elastomer Compatibility |
Ford Motor Company
| Test Method | Test Description |
|---|
| BJ 120-1 | Pour Point, Maximum |
| BJ 124-1 | Engine Oil Filterability |
| BJ 127-1 / D5133 | Scanning Brookfield |
| Mercon® | Miscibility |
International Harvester
| Test Method | Test Description |
|---|
| IH-BT-7 | Water Tolerance |
| IH-BT-9 | Humidity Corrosion |
| IH-BT-10 | Oxidation Corrosion |
| IH-BT-13 | Stability, Heating |
John Deere
| Test Method | Test Description |
|---|
| JDQ-9 | Seal Compatibility, Nitrile (Screener) |
| JDQ-16 | Oxidation Stability of Lube Oils |
| JDQ-19 | Water Sensitivity of Lubricating Oils |
| JDQ-22 | Rust Protection, Humidity Cabinet |
| JDQ-23 | Compatibility of Lubricants |
| JDQ-32 | Copper Corrosion from Lubricating Oils |
| JDQ-33 | Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils |
| JDQ-71 | Stable Pour Point |
| JDQ-72 | Pour Point by Ford Method |
| JDQ-73 | Low Temperature Fluidity (Cold Soak) |
| JDQ-74 | Low Temperature Fluidity (Slow Cool) |
Caterpillar
| Test Method | Test Description |
|---|
| CAT TO-4 | Compatibility Fluid |
| CAT TO-4 | Copper Corrosion |
| CAT TO-4 | Flash Point |
| CAT TO-4 | Seal (Elastomer) Compatibility |
| CAT TO-4 | Foaming Test |
| CAT TO-4 | Homogeneity |
| CAT TO-4 | Rust Control |
| CAT TO-4 | Viscosity |
Automotive lubricant testing:
