Afton Lubricant Specification Handbook 2012

Specification Handbook

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Specification
Handbook
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Viscosity
Viscosity
Specification Handbook

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Contents
Viscosity
SAE J300 Viscosity Grades for Engine Oils ..............................................................2
ISO Viscosity Grade Conversions .............................................................................3
Viscosity Ranges for AGMA Lubricant Numbers ......................................................4
Axle and Manual Transmission Lubricant Viscosity Classifications

SAE J306 Automotive Gear Viscosity Classifications ..........................5

SAE J2360 Specifications ....................................................................5
Comparison of Viscosity Classifications ...................................................................6
Viscosity Equivalents at Same Temperature .............................................................7
Two Components Viscosity Blending Chart (cSt) .....................................................8
Approximate Equivalents

Base Stocks Viscosities .......................................................................9
Conversion Factors .................................................................................................10
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SAE J300 Viscosity Grades for Engine Oils
SAE
Low Temperature (C)
Low Temperature (C)
Kinematic
Kinematic
High-Shear
Viscosity
Cranking Viscosity(1),
Pumping Viscosity(2), cP Max.
Viscosity(3) (cSt)
Viscosity(3) (cSt)
Viscosity(4) (cP) at 150C
Grade
cP Max.
with No Yield Stress
at 100C Min.
at 100C Max.
and 106 s-1 Min.
0W
6,200 at -35
60,000 at -40
3.8
-
-
5W
6,600 at -30
60,000 at -35
3.8
-
-
10W
7,000 at -25
60,000 at -30
4.1
-
-
15W
7,000 at -20
60,000 at -25
5.6
-
-
20W
9,500 at -15
60,000 at -20
5.6
-
-
25W
13,000 at -10
60,000 at -15
9.3
-
-
20
-
-
5.6
< 9.3
2.6
30
-
-
9.3
< 12.5
2.9
2.9 (0W-40, 5W-40,
40
-
-
12.5
< 16.3
and 10W-40 grades)
-
3.7 (15W-40, 20W-40,
40
-
12.5
< 16.3

25W-40, 40 grades)
50
-
-
16.3
< 21.9
3.7
60
-
-
21.9
< 26.1
3.7
All values are critical specifications as defined by ASTM D3244.
1 cP=1 mPa.s; 1 cSt=1 mm2s-1
Note:
(1) ASTM D5293.
(2) ASTM D4684. Note that the presence of any yield stress detectable by this method constitutes a failure regardless of viscosity.
(3) ASTM D445.
(4) AST M D4683, CEC L-36-A-90 (ASTM D4741), or ASTM D5481.
01/12 - Viscosity - 2

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ISO Viscosity Grade Conversions
ISO
Mid-point
Kinematic Viscosity Limits
Saybolt Viscosity SUS
Viscosity
Kinematic
cSt at 40C (104F)
ASTM, Saybolt
100F (37.8C)
Viscosity Number
Grade
Viscosity
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
2
2.2
1.98
2.42
32
34.0
35.5
3
3.2
2.88
3.52
36
36.5
38.2
5
4.6
4.14
5.06
40
39.9
42.7
7
6.8
6.12
7.48
50
45.7
50.3
10
10
9.00
11.0
60
55.5
62.8
15
15
13.5
16.5
75
72
83
22
22
19.8
24.2
105
96
115
32
32
28.8
35.2
150
135
164
46
46
41.4
50.6
215
191
234
68
68
61.2
74.8
315
280
345
100
100
90.0
110
465
410
500
150
150
135
165
700
615
750
220
220
198
242
1000
900
1110
320
320
288
352
1500
1310
1600
460
460
414
506
2150
1880
2300
680
680
612
748
3150
2800
3400
1000
1000
900
1100
4650
4100
5000
1500
1500
1350
1650
7000
6100
7500
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Viscosity Ranges for AGMA Lubricant Numbers
Rust and Oxidation
Equivalent
Extreme Pressure
Viscosity Range
Inhibited Gear Oils
ISO Grade
Gear Lubricants
AGMA Lubricant No.
cSt (mm2/s) at 40C
AGMA Lubricant No.
1
41.4 to 50.6
46
2
61.2 to 74.8
68
2 EP
3
90 to 110
100
3 EP
4
135 to 165
150
4 EP
5
198 to 242
220
5 EP
6
288 to 352
320
6 EP
7 Compounded
414 to 506
460
7 EP
8 Compounded
612 to 748
680
8 EP
8A Compounded
900 to 1100
1000
8A EP
Note:
Viscosity ranges for AGMA Lubricant Numbers will henceforth be identical with those of the ASTM system
Oils compounded with 3% to 10% fatty or synthetic fatty oils.
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SAE J306 Automotive Gear Viscosity Classifications
Axle and Manual Transmission Lubricant Viscosity Classifications
70W
75W
80W
85W
80
85
90
110
140
190
250
Viscosity at 100C min, mm2/s
4.1
4.1
7.0
11.0
7.0
11.0
13.5
18.5
24.0
32.5
41.0
max, mm2/s
No requirement
11.0
13.5
18.5
24.0
32.5
41.0
No req
Viscosity of 150,000 mPa.s,
-55
-40
-26
-12
No requirement
max. temp C
20 hr. KRL Shear (CRC L-45-T-93),
4.1
4.1
7.0
11.0
7.0
11.0
13.5
18.5
24.0
32.5
41.0
KV100 after Shear, mm2/s, min.
SAE J2360 Specifications
75W
80W-90
85W-140
Viscosity at 100C min, mm2/s
4.1
13.5
24.0
max, mm2/s
-
18.5
32.5
Viscosity of 150,000 mPa.s,
-40
-26
-12
max. temp C
Channel Point, min, C
-45
-35
-20
Flash Point, min, C
150
165
180
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