Sequence IVB Test (ASTM D8350)
Engine
The Sequence IVB test uses a 2011 Toyota 2NR-FE, in-line 4 cylinder, 16 valve engine with a displacement of 1.5 L. The engine is a DOHC, four valves per cylinder, direct acting mechanical bucket lifter valve train design. The camshafts, and mechanical bucket lifters are replaced prior to each test.
Test Operation
The Sequence IVB test method is used to measure the ability of an engine’s oil to control valve-train wear and overall engine wear, at low temperature operating conditions. The test is designed to simulate extended engine cyclic vehicle operation. The test runs for a total of 200 hours. The test is composed of two 7 second steady state stages separated by 8 second transitions. The test cycle is repeated 24,000 times.
Oil Specifications:
Sequence IVB
- ILSAC GF-6A/B API SP Limits: Average Intake Lifter Volume Loss = ≤ 2.7 mm3, End of Test Iron ≤ 400 ppm.
- JASO GLV-1 Limits: Average Intake Lifter Volume Loss = ≤ 2.7 mm3, End of Test Iron ≤ 400 ppm.
- ACEA A7/B7 and C6 Limits: Average Intake Lifter Volume Loss = ≤ 2.7 mm3, End of Test Iron ≤ 400 ppm.
- ACEA A3/B4, A5/B5, C2, C3, C4 and C5: Average Intake Lifter Volume Loss = ≤ 3.3 mm3, End of Test Iron ≤ 400 ppm.
Manufacturer:
2011 Toyota, 2NR-FE in-line four-cylinder 1.5 L engine
Parameters | Operating Conditions | Units | |||
| Ramp to Stage 1 | Stage 1 | Ramp to Stage 2 | Stage 2 |
|
Test Duration | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | Seconds |
Engine Speed | 4300 to 800 | 800 | 800 to 4300 | 4300 | RPM |
Engine Torque | 25 ± 1.5 | 25 ± 1.5 | 25 ± 1.5 | 25 ± 1.5 | N-m |
Coolant Out Temperature | 52 ± 1.5 | 52 ± 1.5 | 52 ± 1.5 | 52 ± 1.5 | ⁰C |
Coolant Flow (Engine) | 80 ± 0.4 | 80 ± 0.4 | 80 ± 0.4 | 80 ± 0.4 | LPM |
Coolant Flow (RAC) | 120 ± 0.75 | 120 ± 0.75 | 120 ± 0.75 | 120 ± 0.75 | LPM |
Oil Gallery Temperature | 54 ± 5 | 54 ± 5 | 54 ± 5 | 54 ± 5 | ⁰C |
RAC Coolant Out Temperature | 20 ± 0.75 | 20 ± 0.75 | 20 ± 0.75 | 20 ± 0.75 | ⁰C |
Fuel Rail Temperature | 24 ± 0.5 | 24 ± 0.5 | 24 ± 0.5 | 24 ± 0.5 | ⁰C |
Load Cell Temperature | 45 ± 4 | 45 ± 4 | 45 ± 4 | 45 ± 4 | ⁰C |
Intake Air Temperature | 32 ± .75 | 32 ± .75 | 32 ± .75 | 32 ± .75 | ⁰C |
Blow-by Gas Temperature | 29 ± 0.5 | 29 ± 0.5 | 29 ± 0.5 | 29 ± 0.5 | ⁰C |
Intake Air Pressure | 0.25 ± .025 | 0.25 ± .025 | 0.25 ± .025 | 0.25 ± .025 | kPa |
Intake Air Humidity | 11.5 ± 0.5 | 11.5 ± 0.5 | 11.5 ± 0.5 | 11.5 ± 0.5 | g/kg |
Exhaust Pressure (Absolute) | - | - | - | 104.5 ± 3 | kPa |
Engine coolant Pressure | 70 ± 10 | 70 ± 10 | 70 ± 10 | 70 ± 10 | kPa |
Fuel Rail Pressure | 335 ± 10 | 335 ± 10 | 335 ± 10 | 335 ± 10 | kPa |
Air-to-Fuel Ratio | Record | 14.5 ± 0.5 | Record | 14.5 ± 0.5 | :1 |
Additional services for post-test engine wear evaluations and other related lubricant testing services:
