Some Applications of the Institute of Materials North American Engine Oil Database

This paper reviews some of the ways that the Institute of Materials (IOM) North American Engine Oil Database has been used by the authors to relate to issues that they have encountered from time to time. Examples include those of following oil characteristic trends, relating oil properties to industry specifications, evaluating analytical test methods, guiding the writing of engine manufacturers- engine oil recommendations, and helping to resolve service problems. Computer equipment and software requirements to facilitate database access are also discussed.