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PETROLEUM QUALITY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA TEST PROGRAM

The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA) is an independent resource for information and insights on the quality of lubricants in the marketplace. Our mission is to serve the consumer of lubricants by randomly sampling and independently testing lubricants taken from the field. Test results are posted along with the brand names on the PQIA website. Although laboratory tests alone cannot be used to establish if engine oil meets an API Service Category, they can be used to determine if it doesn't.

 

 CAM2 Super Pro MAX API SN, ILSAC GF-5, SAE 5W-20 motor oil.
CLICK FOR LARGER IMAGE   CAM2, API SN, ILSAC GF-5, SAE 5W-20

Manufactured by:  CAM2 International, LLC

 

Purchased at: Chaney's Service Station, Chester, WV

Date of purchase: 12/18/2013

 

The results of the tests conducted on this sample meet the requirements of an API SN, ILSAC GF-5, SAE 5W-20 motor oil.

 

PHYSICAL TESTS Standard CAM2 SuperPro MAX
 TBN, mg KOH/g, (ASTM D2896)   7.14
 Viscosity @ 100ºC, cSt, (ASTM D445)  5.6 to <9.3 8.041
 Viscosity @ 40ºC, cSt, ASTM D445   45.79
 Viscosity Index (ASTM D2270)   149
 Viscosity @ -30ºC mPa s (cP) (ASTM D5293) 6,600 Max 5,316
  Volatility, mass % loss, 1 hr, @ 250ºC (ASTM D5800) 15 Max 14.2
ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS-b      
Additives
    Calcium   1,949
    Magnesium   8
    Phosphorus,  ppm 600 to 800 746
    Zinc, ppm   807
    Molybdenum,  ppm   41
    Barium, ppm   <1
 
    Boron, ppm   190
    Silicon,  ppm-d   4
    Potassium, ppm   <5
    Manganese, ppm   <1
    Titanium, ppm   <1
    Copper, ppm   <1
    Sodium, ppm   <5
    Vanadium, ppm   <1
Contaminants
    Silver, ppm   <1
    Aluminum, ppm   2
    Chromium, ppm   <1
    Iron, ppm   <1
    Nickel, ppm   <1
    Lead, ppm   <1
    Antimony, ppm   <1
    Tin, ppm   <1

a- Standards, shown in yellow are established by API, SAE and others.

b-Test Method for metal analysis is ASTM ASTM D5185.

c - The specification of 15 max is expressed in two significant figures and therefore the test results meets the specification.

 

 

 
 CAM2 API SN, ILSAC GF-5, SAE 5W-20

The American Petroleum Institute sets forth a number of laboratory and engine tests required to meet their performance specification. Although laboratory tests alone cannot be used to establish if an engine oil meets API specifications they can be used to determine if it doesn't.

The viscometrics, Noack volatility, and phosphorus meet the required targets for a SAE 5W-20, API SN, ILSAC GF-5.

 
 
 
   
FRONT AND BACK LABELS FROM PRODUCT TESTED