Evaluation of potential engine oils for use in administrative vehicles operating on M85 methanol fuel. Interim report, July 1985-November 1988

Technical Report · Thu Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:5981226

Baber, B B

Six lubricants, comprised of various lubricant formulations, were evaluated to determine which potential engine oil would provide more wear and/or corrosion protection for administrative-type vehicle engines operating on M85 methanol fuel. The six lubricants were first evaluated using a modified ASTM V-D cyclic test procedure. The three best oils were then evaluated in a second test series using steady-state/cold test conditions. These three oils provided the same order of protection from wear and corrosion in the steady-state/cold test conditions as they provided using the cyclic test conditions. All three lubricants coded AL-15427-L, AL-16155-L, and AL-15610-L are recommended for use in administrative-type vehicle engines when operating on M85 methanol fuel.

• Research Organization: Southwest Research Inst., San Antonio, TX (USA). Belvoir Fuels and Lubricants Research Facility
• OSTI ID: 5981226
• Report Number(s): AD-A-205635/6/XAB; BFLRF-260
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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