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Sequence VID 

OEM representatives share their stance on the status of the Sequence VID engine test Update #5, April 2009

VID Precision Matrix Run Order [PDF 58Kb]

ASTM VID report to ILSAC/Oil and PCEOCP, October 23, 2008 [PDF 84Kb]

API recommendation on the VID to PCEOCP [196Kb]

Research Report [5.6Mb]

Report to ASTM PCEOCP and ILSAC/Oil on Sequence VID,
September 3, 2008
[PDF 153Kb]

Report to ASTM PCEOCP from Sequence VID Matrix Design and Funding Subgroup, September 4, 2008 [PDF 87Kb]

Jim Linden discusses the potential use of Bench Tests to measure Fuel Economy

Infineum offers an alternative to engine testing [PDF]

BACKGROUND

Sequence VIB Test, used to determine engine oil effect on fuel economy, will be replaced with Sequence VID Test for GF-5

A Consortium was formed to oversee development and provide funding for development of the new test

  • Five additive companies
    • Afton Chemical
    • Infineum
    • Lubrizol
    • Oronite
    • R.T. Vanderbilt
  • Three oil companies
    • Chevron
    • ExxonMobil
    • Shell
  • Two automotive companies
    • General Motors
    • Ford
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