ASTM D6107-97

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Designation: D 6107 – 97
Standard Specification for
Stop-Leak Additive for Engine Coolants Used in Light Duty
Service
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6107; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope minimum hole size of 0.254 mm (0.010 in.) and a minimum
slot size of 12.7 mm (0.50 in.) long by 0.254 mm (0.010 in.)
1.1 This specification covers the requirements of a stop-leak
wide when tested in accordance with Test Method D 3147.
additive to function effectively in automobile and light duty
3.3 The stop-leak additive must not plug a slot size larger
service. The stop-leak is intended to seal small leaks in engine
than 12.7 mm (0.50 in.) long by 0.635 mm (0.025 in.) wide.
cooling systems without adversely affecting heat transfer and
3.4 Fluid removed from the Test Method D 3147 stop-leak
fluid flow.
test must not leave any residue or particulate matter on the
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
surface of an ASTM E-11 No. 10 sieve, when poured through
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
the sieve.
only.
3.5 Stop-leak additives passing the tests detailed above must
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
be tested for foaming tendency in accordance with the Test
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Method D 1881. A volume of 150-mL maximum foam is
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
allowable with a break time of 5 s max. The foam test must be
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
run on fluid removed from the apparatus used, at the comple-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
tion of the Test Method D 3147 stop-leak test.
2. Referenced Documents
3.6 Duplicate test runs must be conducted for each stop-leak
additive tested. Both sets of results are to be reported. Both sets
2.1 ASTM Standards:
of results must satisfy all the requirements outlined in this
D 1176 Test Method for Sampling and Preparing Aqueous
specification.
Solutions of Engine Coolants or Antirusts for Testing
Purposes
4. General Requirements
D 1881 Test Method for Foaming Tendencies of Engine
4.1 Testing shall be performed according to the methods
Coolants in Glassware
designated in Test Methods D 1881 and D 3147. Follow Test
D 3147 Test Method for Testing
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