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1.1 This test method is commonly referred to as the Sequence VE test² and has been correlated with vehicles used in stop-and-go service prior to 1988, particularly with regard to sludge and varnish formation and valve train wear. It is one of the test methods required to evaluate oils intended to satisfy the API SJ performance category.

1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in parentheses when combined with inch-pound units. Some of the figures and forms have identical numerical designations, but with the letter M following the numerical designation: these are alternative figures and forms that contain SI units.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in 7.7, 7.8.9.6, 7.8.13, 7.10.2, 7.10.3.2(c), 8.3.4.2, 8.4.4.3, 8.4.5.2, 9.3.4.4, 9.6.1.2, 12.1.1.5, 12.1.4.5, 12.2.1, 12.2.1.5, Fig. A3.6, and Annex A8.

1.4 Table of Contents:

Section
Scope 1
Referenced Documents2
Terminology3
Summary of Test Method4
Significance and Use5
Apparatus-General Description6
Apparatus-The Test Engine7
Sequence VE Test Engine Parts Kit7.1
Required New Engine Parts7.2
Reusable Engine Parts7.3
Specially Fabricated Engine Parts7.4
Special Engine Measurement and Assembly Equipment7.5
Miscellaneous Engine Components-Preparation7.6
Solvents and Cleansers Required7.7
Assembling the Test Engine-Preparations7.8
Assembling the Test Engine-Installations7.9
Engine Installation on the Test Stand7.10
Engine Fluids-Supply/Discharge Systems8
Intake Air8.1
Fuel8.2
Engine Oil8.3
Coolants8.4
Measurement Instrumentation9
Temperatures9.1
Pressures9.2
Flow Rates9.3
Fuel Consumption9.4
Speed and Load9.5
Exhaust Gas9.6
Miscellaneous Laboratory Equipment10
Test Stand Calibration11
Verification11.1
Unacceptable Calibration Tests11.2
Test Stand Modifications11.3
Reference Oil Accountability11.4
Test Numbering System11.5
Procedure12
Pre-Test Procedure12.1
Engine Operating Procedure12.2
Periodic Measurements and Functions12.3
Special Maintenance Procedures12.4
Diagnostic Data Review12.5
End of Test Procedure12.6
Interpretation of Results13
Parts Rating Area-Environment13.1
Sludge Ratings13.2
Varnish Ratings13.3
Clogging13.4
Sticking13.5
Wear Measurements13.6
Assessment of Test Validity14
Average Exhaust Gas NOX Levels14.2
Used Oil Analyses14.3
Blowby Flow Rate14.4
Intake Manifold Vacuum14.5
Fuel Consumption Rate14.6
Oil Consumption14.7
Report 15
Report Format15.1
Special Forms for Automated Data Acquisition15.2
Standard Report15.3
Calibration Test Report15.4
Precision and Bias16
Precision16.1
Bias16.2
ANNEXES
Special Service Tools for the Test EngineA1
External Oil Heat Exchanger Cleaning TechniqueA2
Detailed Specifications and Photographs of ApparatusA3
Engine Part Number ListingA4
Operational Data Log SheetsA5
Rating WorksheetsA6
Final Report Forms and PhotographsA7
Safety PrecautionsA8
Automatic Data AcquisitionA9
Oakite 811 Monitoring ProgramA10
Test Precision-Reference OilsA11
Control Chart Technique for Severity AdjustmentA12
Statistical Equations for Mean and Standard Deviation A13
Data DictionaryA14
One-half Millimetre Oversize Piston ModificationsA15
Required Inspections and Operations for Reuse of Cylinder HeadsA16
APPENDIXES
Engine Measurement SheetsX1
Sources of Materials and InformationX2
Analysis of Phillips “J” Fuel (Batch 26)X3
Theoretical Exhaust Gas Relationships-Phillips “J” FuelX4
Description of Scott Quarterly Gas Audit ServiceX5

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