Laboratory Evaluation of Multiviscosity-Grade Engine Oils in U.S. Army Diesel Engines

Abstract

Seven multigrade engine oils were tested against 10 grade and 30 grade reference oil in the DD 6V-53T engine using a 240-hour tracked-vehicle cyclic endurance test and in the Teledyne Continental LD/LDT-465 engines using a 210-hour wheeled-vehicle cyclic endurance test. The results of these tests are tabulated and compared with results from reference oil tests. Two SAE 15W-40 oils proved equal or better than the reference oil and were recommended for adoption as MIL-L-2104 oils.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA108890

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  • Alan F. Montemayor
  • Richard B. Moon

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artillery
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Chambers
  • Diesel Engines
  • Engines
  • Flash Point
  • Fuels
  • Lubricants
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Military Research
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Standards
  • Tank Guns
  • Tracked Vehicles
  • Vehicles

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