Research Article
Experimental Comparison of the Effect of Using Synthetic, Semi-Synthetic, and Mineral Engine Oil on Gasoline Engine Parts Wear
| Equipment | Type | Manufacturer | Tests | Method |
| Viscometer | Manual/Ostwald | Cannon/Fenske | Kinematic viscosity at 40 and 100°C | ASTM D445 | Potentiometer | Automatic | Metrohm | Total base number (TBN) | ASTM D 2896 | Atomic absorption spectroscopy | Automatic | Pye Unicam SP | Determine the concentration of metals iron, copper, and chromium in the oils | ASTM D2788–D3605 | Ferrograph DR-5 | Direct reading | PREDICT | Wear index (WI) | Instrument manufacturer’s instructions | Cleveland open cup flash point test meter | Manual/Cleveland open cup | SUR-Berlin | Flash point | ASTM D 92 |
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