If you could, how would you set up a high engine stress test and oil test using factory spec'd oil, using a standard sedan made in America car?
Testing a gas engine and oil.
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What's the point of this test?
Most typical family sedans are never used in high stress environments, even if you gave it to the family's teenage son, gave him a full tank, and a case of red bull's.
You are much better off conducting tests using small displacement, high revving, single or twin cylinder engines, of various camshaft configurations, to cover each type of engine design.
V Engines that have multiple OHC setups that are driven by chain drives with multiple cam and valve chains are going to break down the engine oil quicker than the same engine built with an external cam belt.
It might be worth testing an oil to see how much better it deals with the stresses that a chain driven cam-drive setup as compared to it's competition.
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Most typical family sedans are never used in high stress environments, even if you gave it to the family's teenage son, gave him a full tank, and a case of red bull's.
You are much better off conducting tests using small displacement, high revving, single or twin cylinder engines, of various camshaft configurations, to cover each type of engine design.
V Engines that have multiple OHC setups that are driven by chain drives with multiple cam and valve chains are going to break down the engine oil quicker than the same engine built with an external cam belt.
It might be worth testing an oil to see how much better it deals with the stresses that a chain driven cam-drive setup as compared to it's competition.
BC.
IMO, and this us NOT a real world life/wear test, it's an accelerated ageing test, which all of the industry tests are...
Standing mile...dusty service road return.
One hour on, one hour idling at the start line, one hour off and parked at the start line...first standing mile from dead cold, as soon as oil pressure is stable.
Starting with a half full sump is also good.
Standing mile...dusty service road return.
One hour on, one hour idling at the start line, one hour off and parked at the start line...first standing mile from dead cold, as soon as oil pressure is stable.
Starting with a half full sump is also good.
I was thinking about how expediting was in my old cargo van. Load it up with 2000 lbs, run it 15 hours non stop ,except for fuel and eating, then let it idle overnight with air or heat on for 2 days and do it again for 6 months---welcome to trucking or expediting. No family car gets that much abuse.
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