4 ball test?

[otis24]

On the Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forum, in the Lube section, it states that Havoline did not fare too well in the 4 ball test. What does that mean? I use Havoline on a regular basis (have for years) and it seems to be pretty highly regarded here. What's this 4-ball thing all about and any truth to it?

[ March 27, 2006, 12:50 AM: Message edited by: 59 Vetteman ]

 

[road_rascal]

Do a forum search of "4 ball test" and you'll see that while the test has merit for grease, it really doesn't mean squat for motor oil.

 

[methusaleh]

Otis24-- you'd better pull your email address off of here before a SPAM-bot grabs it. Type it like this:

XX at YYY dot com

 

[Ken2]

The 4-ball wear test does not represent what happens inside an engine. It does have some merit for grease and gear oils, but is not the best test...other tests have more consistent results. Amsoil uses this test because they put a big slug of zinc phosphate antiwear agent in their oil to help give the oil the long life. Thus, Amsoil oils can not meet API and ILSAC specs due to the high phosphate level.


Ken

 

[Triple_Se7en]

Ken

You may have started something with your reply above.

Is Zinc going to be the next craze of BITOGers?

Will it exceed the moly craze?

 

[Johnny]

The only place inside an engine where this test might mean something is at the cam lobes. I said might.

 

[oilboy123]

There are lots of specs other than 4 ball wear test to compare oils with.

 

[KBFXDLI]

That test was done by 2 guys who had no balls...kepp using what you are using. JMO