| Subject | Section |
| Introduction | |
| Scope | 1 |
| Referenced Documents | 2 |
| Terminology | 3 |
| Summary of Test Method | 4 |
| Significance and Use | 5 |
| Apparatus | 6 |
| General | 6.1 |
| Test Engine Configuration | 6.2 |
| Laboratory Ambient Conditions | 6.3 |
| Engine Speed and Torque Control | 6.4 |
| Dynamometer | 6.4.1 |
| Dynamometer Torque | 6.4.2 |
| Engine Cooling System | 6.5 |
| External Oil System | 6.6 |
| Fuel System | 6.7 |
| Fuel Flow Measurement | 6.7.2 |
| Fuel Temperature and Pressure Control to the Fuel Flow Meter | 6.7.3 |
| Fuel Temperature and Pressure Control to Engine Fuel Rail | 6.7.4 |
| Fuel Supply Pumps | 6.7.5 |
| Fuel Filtering | 6.7.6 |
| Engine Intake Air Supply | 6.8 |
| Intake Air Humidity | 6.8.1 |
| Intake Air Filtration | 6.8.2 |
| Intake Air Pressure Relief | 6.8.3 |
| Temperature Measurement | 6.9 |
| Thermocouple Location | 6.9.5 |
| AFR Determination | 6.10 |
| Exhaust and Exhaust Back Pressure Systems | 6.11 |
| Exhaust Manifolds | 6.11.1 |
| Laboratory Exhaust System | 6.11.2 |
| Exhaust Back Pressure | 6.11.3 |
| Pressure Measurement and Pressure Sensor Locations | 6.12 |
| Engine Oil | 6.12.2 |
| Fuel to Fuel Flow Meter | 6.12.3 |
| Fuel to Engine Fuel Rail | 6.12.4 |
| Exhaust Back Pressure | 6.12.5 |
| Intake Air | 6.12.6 |
| Intake Manifold Vacuum/Absolute Pressure | 6.12.7 |
| Coolant Flow Differential Pressure | 6.12.8 |
| Crankcase Pressure | 6.12.9 |
| Engine Hardware and Related Apparatus | 6.13 |
| Test Engine Configuration | 6.13.1 |
| ECU (Power Control Module) | 6.13.2 |
| Thermostat Block-Off Adapter Plate | 6.13.3 |
| Wiring Harness | 6.13.4 |
| Thermostat Block-Off Plate | 6.13.5 |
| Oil Filter Adapter Plate | 6.13.6 |
| Modified Throttle Body Assembly | 6.13.7 |
| Fuel Rail | 6.13.8 |
| Miscellaneous Apparatus Related to Engine Operation | 6.14 |
| Reagents and Materials | 7 |
| Engine Oil | 7.1 |
| Test Fuel | 7.2 |
| Engine Coolant | 7.3 |
| Cleaning Materials | 7.4 |
| Preparation of Apparatus | 8 |
| Test Stand Preparation | 8.2 |
| Engine Preparation | 9 |
| Cleaning of Engine Parts | 9.2 |
| Engine Assembly Procedure | 9.3 |
| General Assembly Instructions | 9.3.1 |
| Bolt Torque Specifications | 9.3.2 |
| Sealing Compounds | 9.3.3 |
| Harmonic Balancer | 9.3.5 |
| Thermostat | 9.3.6 |
| Coolant Inlet | 9.3.7 |
| Oil Filter Adapter | 9.3.8 |
| Dipstick Tube | 9.3.9 |
| Sensors, Switches, Valves, and Positioners | 9.3.10 |
| Ignition System | 9.3.11 |
| Fuel Injection System | 9.3.12 |
| Intake Air System | 9.3.13 |
| Engine Management System | 9.3.14 |
| Accessory Drive Units | 9.3.15 |
| Exhaust Manifolds | 9.3.16 |
| Engine Flywheel and Guards | 9.3.17 |
| Lifting of Assembled Engines | 9.3.18 |
| Engine Mounts | 9.3.19 |
| Non-Phased Camshaft Gears | 9.3.20 |
| Internal Coolant Orifice | 9.3.21 |
| Calibration | 10 |
| Stand/Engine Calibration | 10.1 |
| Procedure | 10.1.1 |
| Reporting of Reference Results | 10.1.2 |
| Analysis of Reference/Calibration Oils | 10.1.3 |
| Instrument Calibration | 10.2 |
| Engine Torque Measurement System | 10.2.3 |
| Fuel Flow Measurement System | 10.2.4 |
| Coolant Flow Measurement System | 10.2.5 |
| Thermocouple and Temperature Measurement System | 10.2.6 |
| Humidity Measurement System | 10.2.7 |
| Other Instrumentation | 10.2.8 |
| Test Procedure | 11 |
| External Oil System | 11.1 |
| Flush Effectiveness Demonstration | 11.2 |
| Preparation for Oil Charge | 11.3 |
| Initial Engine Start-Up | 11.4 |
| New Engine Break-In | 11.5 |
| Oil Charge for Break-In | 11.5.2 |
| Break-In Operating Conditions | 11.5.3 |
| Standard Requirements for Break-In | 11.5.4 |
| Routine Test Operation | 11.6 |
| Start-Up and Shutdown Procedures | 11.6.1 |
| Flying Flush Oil Exchange Procedures | 11.6.2 |
| Test Operating Stages | 11.6.3 |
| Stabilization to Stage Conditions | 11.6.4 |
| Stabilized BSFC Measurement Cycle | 11.6.5 |
| BLB1 Oil Flush Procedure for BL Oil Before Test Run 1 | 11.6.6 |
| BSFC Measurement of BLB1 Oil Before Test Oil Run 2 | 11.6.7 |
| BLB2 Oil Flush Procedure for BL Oil Before Test Oil | 11.6.8 |
| BSFC Measurement of BLB2 Oil Before Test Oil | 11.6.9 |
| Percent Delta Calculation for BLB1 vs. BLB2 | 11.6.10 |
| Test Oil Flush Procedure | 11.6.11 |
| Test Oil Aging, Phase I | 11.6.12 |
| BSFC Measurement of Aged (Phase I) Test Oil | 11.6.13 |
| Test Oil Aging, Phase II | 11.6.14 |
| BSFC Measurement of Aged (Phase II) Test Oil | 11.6.15 |
| Oil Consumption and Sampling | 11.6.16 |
| Flush Procedure for BL Oil (BLA) After Test Oil | 11.6.17 |
| General Test Data Logging Forms | 11.6.18 |
| Diagnostic Review Procedures | 11.6.19 |
| Determination of Test Results | 12 |
| Final Test Report | 13 |
| Precision and Bias | 14 |
| Keywords | 15 |
| Annexes | |
| ASTM Test Monitoring Center Organization | Annex A1 |
| ASTM Test Monitoring Center: Calibration Procedures | Annex A2 |
| ASTM Test Monitoring Center: Maintenance Activities | Annex A3 |
| ASTM Test Monitoring Center: Related Information | Annex A4 |
| Detailed Specifications and Drawings of Apparatus | Annex A5 |
| Oil Heater Bolton 255 Refill Procedure | Annex A6 |
| Engine Part Number Listing | Annex A7 |
| Safety Precautions | Annex A8 |
| Sequence VIE Test Report Forms and Data Dictionary | Annex A9 |
| Statistical Equations for Mean and Standard Deviations | Annex A10 |
| Determining the Oil Sump Full Level and Consumption | Annex A11 |
| Fuel Injection Evaluation | Annex A12 |
| Pre-test Maintenance Checklist | Annex A13 |
| Blow-by Ventilation System Requirements | Annex A14 |
| Calculation of Test Results | Annex A15 |
| Calculation of Un-weighted Baseline Shift | Annex A16 |
Non-Phased Cam Gear and Position Actuator Installation and
GM Short Block Assembly Procedure | Annex A17 |
| Procedure | |
| Procurement of Test Materials | Annex A18 |
| Alternate Fuel Approval Requirements | Annex A19 |
| Appendix | |
| Useful Information | Appendix X1 |
