ACEA European Performance Standards
Test Name Test Description Test Results
Test Name Test Description Test Results
Shear Stability
Laboratory Test
Viscosity loss after mechanical shear
High-Temp, High-Shear Viscosity
Laboratory Test
Viscosity at 150°C and
1x10e6 s-1 shear rate
1x10e6 s-1 shear rate
MRV
Laboratory Test
Low temp flow - pumping (fresh oil)
CCS
Laboratory Test
Low temp flow - cranking (fresh oil)
Phosphorus
Laboratory Test
Phosphorus content
NOACK Volatility
Laboratory Test
Weight of oil volatized
Sulfated Ash
Laboratory Test
Ash Content in oil from metallic additives
Seal Compatibility
Laboratory Test
Hardening or softening effect on elastomers
Anti-Foaming
Laboratory Test
Foam content after settling
Total Base Number (Minimum)
Laboratory Test
Reserve alkalinity of the oil
