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Significance and Use

This test method, by a closer approach to engine cooling system conditions, provides better evaluation and selective screening of engine coolants than is possible from glassware testing (Test Method D1384 ). The improvement is achieved by controlled circulation of the coolant, by the use of automotive cooling system components, and by a greater ratio of metal surface area to coolant volume.

Although this test method provides improved discrimination, it cannot conclusively predict satisfactory corrosion inhibition and service life. If greater assurance of satisfactory performance is desired, it should be obtained from full-scale engine tests (Test Method D2758 ) and from field testing in actual service (Practice D2847 ).

Significance and interpretation of the test and its limitations are discussed further in Appendix X1.

If this test method is used as a qualification test for Specification D3306 and Specification D4985 , the recommended components listed in Section 5 shall be used. If it is not being used for such qualification purposes, then suitable substitution components may be used, if agreed upon between the contracting parties.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method evaluates the effect of a circulating engine coolant on metal test specimens and automotive cooling system components under controlled, essentially isothermal laboratory conditions.

1.2 This test method specifies test material, cooling system components, type of coolant, and coolant flow conditions that are considered typical of current automotive use.

1.3 The values stated in foot-pound-second units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses (SI units) are approximate equivalents for information only.

1.4 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 Section 6.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D1121 Test Method for Reserve Alkalinity of Engine Coolants and Antirusts

D1176 Practice for Sampling and Preparing Aqueous Solutions of Engine Coolants or Antirusts for Testing Purposes

D1193 Specification for Reagent Water

D1287 Test Method for pH of Engine Coolants and Antirusts

D1384 Test Method for Corrosion Test for Engine Coolants in Glassware

D2758 Test Method for Engine Coolants by Engine Dynamometer

D2847 Practice for Testing Engine Coolants in Car and Light Truck Service

D3306 Specification for Glycol Base Engine Coolant for Automobile and Light-Duty Service

D4985 Specification for Low Silicate Ethylene Glycol Base Engine Coolant for Heavy Duty Engines Requiring a Pre-Charge of Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA)

SAE Standard

Keywords

automotive; corrosion; engine coolants; simulated service; Aluminum alloys--corrosion by engine coolants; Cast iron (testing)--corrosion by engine coolants; Copper corrosion (by engine coolants); Corrosion--engine coolants; Engine coolant corrosivity; Simulated service test; Solder/soldering applications (corrosion by engine coolants); UNS C26000--corrosion by engine coolants ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 71.100.45 (Refrigerants and antifreezes)

DOI: 10.1520/D2570-10

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ASTM D2570