5.1 This test method is used to evaluate automotive manual transmission fluids for thermal instability, which results in deterioration of synchronizer performance.
5.2 This test method may also be utilized in other specifications and classifications of transmission and gear lubricants such as the following:
5.2.1 (final API designation of PG-1),
5.2.2 Military Specification MIL-L-2105,
5.2.3 SAE Information Report J308 Axle and Manual Transmission Lubricants, and
5.2.4 Mack Truck GO-H Gear Lubricant Specification.
Область применения1.1 This test method covers the thermal stability of fluids for use in heavy duty manual transmissions when operated at high temperatures.
1.2 The lubricant performance is measured by the number of shifting cycles that can be performed without failure of synchronization when the transmission is operated while continuously cycling between high and low range.
1.3 Correlation of test results with truck transmission service has not been established. However, the procedure has been shown to appropriately separate two transmission lubricants, which have shown satisfactory and unsatisfactory field performance in the trucks of one manufacturer.
1.4 Changes in this test method may be necessary due to refinements in the procedure, obsolescence of parts, or reagents, and so forth. These changes will be incorporated by Information Letters issued by the ASTM Test Monitoring Center (TMC). The test method will be revised to show the content of all the letters, as issued.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5.1 Exception—When materials, products, or equipment are available only in inch-pound units, SI units are omitted.
1.6 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This test method is arranged as follows:
Section
Scope
1
Referenced Documents
2
Terminology
3
Summary of Test Method
4
Significance and Use
5
Apparatus
6
Test Transmission
6.2
Transmission Mounts
6.3
Oil-Circulating System
6.4
Oil Return Hole
6.5
Air Pressure Controls
6.6
Drive System
6.7
Instrumentation
6.8
Thermocouple Placement
6.9
Reagents and Materials
7
Safety
8
Preparation of Apparatus
9
Cleaning of Parts
9.1
Assembly
9.2
Calibration
10
Transmission and Test Stand Calibration
10.1
Reference Oils
10.2
Reference Oil Test Frequency
10.3
Instrumentation Calibration
10.4
Shift Time Calibration
10.5
Operating Procedure
11
System Flush and Charge
11.1
Test Operation
11.2
Shut-Down Procedure
11.3
Transmission Disassembly
11.4
Determination of Test Results
12
Failure Criteria
12.1
Shifter Fork Wear
12.2
Test Validity Determination
12.3
Report
13
Precision and Bias
14
Keywords
15
Test Validity Calculations and Limits
Annex A5
HTCT Test Report Forms and Data Dictionary
Annex A6
Manual Transmission Cyclic Durability Test Parts Inspection and Wear Measurements
Annex A7
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.