GL-4 75W/80 Vehicle Gear Oil Technical Test Report
1. Overview
This test report objectively organizes and conducts technical evaluation on the formula composition and key physicochemical performance indicators of the GL-4 75W/80 vehicle gear oil sample (Test Protocol No.: GL-4 75W/80).
All tests were completed by laboratory technician Liu Cuijuan. Test items cover formulation ratio, kinematic viscosity at 40℃ and 100℃, viscosity index, open cup flash point, Brookfield viscosity at -40℃, as well as KRL shear stability test. By means of objective data comparison and standardized visual character illustration, this report assesses whether the formulation meets the viscosity grade specifications of SAE 75W/80 and relevant technical requirements.
2. Formulation Composition and Proportions
This formulation is blended with three base oil components, incorporated with composite additive MK-6830V and auxiliary additive MK-4018. The mass fraction and visual distribution of each component are listed in the table below:
Category | Component Name | Mass Fraction (%) | Proportion Visualization (10-unit bar) | Remarks |
Base Oil | 8# | 57.20% | [██████░░░░] | Primary base oil (low viscosity) |
Base Oil | 32# | 33.55% | [████░░░░░░] | Secondary base oil (medium viscosity) |
Additive | MK-6830V | 4.20% | [█░░░░░░░░░] | Composite gear oil additive |
Base Oil | DS1100 | 3.50% | [█░░░░░░░░░] | Modulating base oil (high viscosity) |
Additive | MK-4018 | 1.55% | [█░░░░░░░░░] | Functional auxiliary additive |
Summary of Formulation System Proportions
- Total base oil content: 25%[█████████░] (Dot notation: ●●●●●●●●●○)
- Total additive content: 75%[█░░░░░░░░░] (Dot notation: ●○○○○○○○○○)
- Formulation completeness: 00%[██████████] (Compliance rating: ★★★★★)
3. Key Physicochemical Indicators and Comparison
📊 Core Indicator Dashboard 🌡️ Kinematic Viscosity at 100℃: 10.78 mm²/s ── [ PASSED ] 🟢 (Spec range: 7.00 ~ 11.00 mm²/s) ❄️ Brookfield Viscosity at -40℃: 64,701 mPa·s ── [ PASSED ] 🟢 (Spec requirement: ≤ 150,000 mPa·s) ⚙️ 100℃ Viscosity after KRL Shear Test: 10.03 mm²/s ── [ PASSED ] 🟢 (Complies with SAE 80 viscosity retention requirement) 📈 Viscosity Index (VI): 166 ── Excellent 🟢 🔥 Open Cup Flash Point (OCFP): 180 ℃ ── 📌 Reference only
Dynamic Test Data and Standard Comparison Table
Test Item
Test Condition
Reference Standard
Measured Result
Status Judgement
Kinematic Viscosity (KV40)
40℃
📌 Recording reference
61.93 mm²/s
[ PASSED ]
Kinematic Viscosity (KV100)
100℃
7.0 ~ 11.0 mm²/s
10.78 mm²/s
✅ Compliant
Viscosity Index (VI)
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📌 Recording reference
166
📈 Favorable
Flash Point (OCFP)
Open cup method
📌 Recording reference
180 ℃
🟢 Normal
Brookfield Viscosity
-40℃
≤ 150,000 mPa·s
64,701 mPa·s
✅ Compliant
100℃ Viscosity after KRL Shear
Post shear test
Within SAE 80 range
10.03 mm²/s
✅ Compliant
Viscosity-Temperature Response and Shear Attenuation Profile
- Viscosity-Temperature Response Trend: -40℃ (64701 mPa·s) ──(↘ Sharp decline)──> 40℃ (61.93 mm²/s) ──(↘ Gentle decline)──> 100℃ (10.78 mm²/s)Dynamic trend thumbnail: █ ▅ ▂ (Indicates viscosity decreases smoothly with rising temperature, presenting a mild viscosity-temperature curve)
- KRL Shear Stability Attenuation Chain: Fresh oil: 10.78 mm²/s ──(↘ Viscosity reduction: 0.75 mm²/s / -6.96%)──> Post KRL shear: 10.03 mm²/sViscosity retention rate: 04% [█████████░] (★★★★☆)
4. Objective Evaluation of Technical Data
- High-temperature Viscosity Performance (Kinematic Viscosity at 100℃)
- The measured kinematic viscosity at 100℃ is 78 mm²/s, locating at the upper-middle section of the SAE 80 viscosity grade range (7.00 ~ 11.00 mm²/s).
- The viscosity index (VI) reaches 166, demonstrating favorable lubricating film retention capacity and resistance to high-temperature viscosity thinning for this formulation.
- Low-temperature Flow Performance (Brookfield Viscosity at -40℃)
- SAE 75W specification stipulates the Brookfield viscosity at -40℃ shall not exceed 150,000 mPa·s.
- The measured value of this sample is 64,701 mPa·s, equivalent to 43.1% of the upper specification limit (Safety margin indicator: [████░░░░░░]). It proves that the formulation delivers excellent cranking flowability and pumpability under frigid conditions.
- Shear Stability (KRL Test)
- After KRL shear test, the 100℃ kinematic viscosity drops from 10.78 mm²/s to 03 mm²/s, with a viscosity reduction rate of 6.96%.
- Post-shear viscosity remains steadily within SAE 80 specification (≥ 7.0 mm²/s). No obvious shear-induced viscosity thinning is observed, satisfying long-term anti-shear protection requirements for gear components.
- Comprehensive Conclusion
- This GL-4 75W/80 formulation passes all three core evaluation dimensions: general physicochemical properties, low-temperature flowability and shear stability. It achieves good indicator matching with authentic and reliable overall performance data, fully complying with relevant specifications.