New Test Methods for Evaluation of the Ability of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Engine Oils to Emulsify Water and Fuel
1. Scope
This test method describes a qualitative procedure to measure the ability of a specific volume of engine oil designed for use in hybrid electric vehicles to emulsify a specific added volume of combined water and fuel upon agitation in a high-speed blender and to retain this emulsified state for at least 24?h at temperatures of 20?°C to 25?°C, –5?°C to 0?°C, and –25?°C to –20?°C. The fuel may be any one of: simulated Ed20, simulated Ed10, or E0.
The new standard is needed to better reflect the more severe field conditions experienced by hybrid vehicle engine oils. The test will be used to determine if the engine oils are able to successfully emulsify the water and fuel in order to prevent issues caused by free water and fuel in the engine. The users will be independent test laboratories, additive companies, lubricant companies, and others involved in the development and use of engine oils for hybrid vehicles.