Category:1112 Lubricating Products

MGS Information

Current General Services Specifications (MGS) By Subject

This article establishes inspection and sampling procedures for lubricating products purchased by MoDOT on an as-needed basis.

1112.1 Procedure

Samples of lubricating products are to be obtained by district Operations personnel when requested by the Director, General Services or the district General Services Manager.

If samples are taken, the sample size shall be as follows:

1112.1.1 Universal Hydraulic/Transmission Oil, Multi-Grade Lubricating Oil, Grade 15W-40, Multi-Purpose Gear Oil- Grade SAE 80W-90, Dexron II Transmission Fluid

Samples are to consist of one quart (1 liter) from each designated lot or blend. The samples are to be submitted to the Laboratory in one-quart (1 liter) screw top cans.

1112.1.2 Multi-Purpose Lithium Grease NLGI Grade 2

Samples are to consist of one gallon (4 liters) from each designated lot or blend. The samples are to be submitted to the Laboratory in one-gallon (4 liters) friction top cans.

Submit these samples to the Laboratory as directed in EPG 106.3.1.2 Submission of Laboratory Samples.

1112.2 Laboratory Testing Guidelines

This article establishes procedures for Laboratory testing and reporting samples of lubricating products. The requirements are set forth in a bid request.

1112.2.1 Procedure

Lubricating products shall be tested for the properties shown herein in accordance with the applicable ASTM specification shown in this article.

Test data and calculations shall be recorded in Laboratory workbooks. Test results shall then be recorded through AASHTOWARE Project (AWP).

1112.2.1.1 Universal Hydraulic/Transmission Oil

API Gravity 15.6 °C

Viscosity, 40° C and 100° C

Viscosity Index

Flash Point, C, COC

Pour Point, C

Corrosion, Copper Strip, 3 hrs @ 100 °C

1112.2.1.2 Multi-Grade Lubricating Oil, Grade 15W-40

API Gravity 15.6 °C

Viscosity, 40° C and 100° C

Viscosity Index

Pour Point

Flash Point

Foaming

1112.2.1.3 Multi-Purpose Gear Oil - Grade SAE 80W-90

API Gravity 15.6 °C

Viscosity, 40° C and 100° C

Viscosity Index

Pour Point

Corrosion Tests (3hour @ 121.1 °C Copper Strip)

1112.2.1.4 Multi-Purpose Lithium Grease NLGI Grade 2

Worked Penetration 25 °C

Dropping Point °C

Water

Lithium Soap

Molybdenum disulfide (when applicable)

1112.2.1.5 Dexron III Mercon Transmission Fluid

API Gravity 15.6 °C

Viscosity, 40° C and 100° C Viscosity Index

Flash Point

Non-Metallic Components

Metallic Components

1112.2.3 ASTM Test Methods

D 92 Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup

D 97 Test Methods for Pour Point of Petroleum Oils

D 128 Test Methods for Analysis of Lubricating Grease

D 130 Test Method for Detection of Copper Corrosion from Petroleum Products by the Copper Strip Tarnish Test

D 217 Test Methods for Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease

D 287 Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method)

D 445 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and the Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)

D 566 Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease

D 892 Test Method for Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils

D 1264 Test Method for Water Washout Characteristics of Lubricating Greases

D 2270 Method for Calculating Viscosity Index from Kinematic Viscosity at 40° C and 100° C

1112.2.4 Sample Record

The sample record shall be completed in AASHTOWARE Project (AWP) in accordance with AWP MA Sample Record, General, and shall indicate acceptance, qualified acceptance, or rejection. Appropriate remarks, as described in EPG 106.20 Reporting, are to be included in the remarks to clarify conditions of acceptance or rejection. Test results shall be reported on the appropriate templates under the Tests tab.