Inspection of Stryker Engines Evaluated Using SCPL in a 20K Mile RAM-D Test

Abstract

Two Stryker vehicles were evaluated in a 20k mile Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Durability (RAM-D) test used to compare performance of a newly developed Single Common Powertrain Lubricant (SCPL) versus the baseline MIL-PRF-2104 lubricant. A post test inspection was completed on both engines for a visual inspection, and to attempt to assess engine wear and deposition control. At the inspection, both oils were found to perform similar, which suggests that the SCPL can be used as a drop in replacement. No major issues of engine wear or deposition were noted, and all results were as expected for a used engine in good working order.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA604166

Entities

People

  • Adam C. Brandt
  • Edwin A. Frame

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Availability
  • Connecting Rods
  • Engines
  • Governments
  • Inspection
  • Intake Valves
  • Lubricants
  • Maintainability
  • Measurement
  • Piston Rings
  • Reliability
  • Research Facilities
  • Resilience
  • Thrust Bearings
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Visual Inspection

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

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