Automotive Service Grease
In-Service Tests

Test Description

Method

Required Tests:

Penetration, Cone, of Lubricating Greases, Worked

ASTM D 217.b

NLGI Consistency Number

NLGI

Dropping Point, Lubricating Greases

ASTM D 566

 

Other Optional Tests:

Viscosity, Kinematic, at 40 ° C, cSt, for Base Oil

ASTM D 445.a

Viscosity, Kinematic, at 100 ° C, cSt, for Base Oil

ASTM D 445.b

Evaporation Loss of Lubricating Greases and Oils

ASTM D 972

Timken Extreme Pressure (EP) Properties of Lubricating Greases

ASTM D 2509

Ash Content of Petroleum Products

ASTM D 482

Water Content by Karl Fischer Method, Lubricating Oils and Additives

ASTM D 6304

Penetration, Cone, Lubricating Grease, Half-Scale

ASTM D 1403

Roll Stability of Lubricating Grease, After 2 hours at Ambient Temperature

ASTM D 1831