WORLDWIDE

General Specification
ENGINEERING GMW15725
Materials
STANDARDS

Performance Requirements for Engine Compartment Plastic Parts

Table 1: Operating Temperatures

1 Introduction Class Maximum Peak
Note: Nothing in this standard supersedes Continuous Temperature
applicable laws and regulations. Temperature in °C in °C
Note: In the event of conflict between the English 1 +110 +130
and domestic language, the English language shall 2 +110...+130 +130…+150
take precedence. 3 +130…+150 +150…+170
1.1 Scope. This standard covers the performance 4 > +150 > +165
requirements of decorative plastic parts used in
engine compartment automotive applications as
well as applications near the exhaust system. The
2 References
parts may be functional within themselves or they Note: Only the latest approved standards are
may be a subassembly of, or attached to, metallic, applicable unless otherwise specified.
decorative or functional parts. 2.1 External Standards/Specifications.
Note: Additional requirements for coated or ANP 310 ISO 7724-1
painted plastic parts (e.g. emblems, painted engine API CH-4 SAE J1545
covers) are given in the relevant performance
specifications, not by this specification. ISO 1817 SAE J1681
Note: All materials used in parts or components in 2.2 GM Standards/Specifications.
contact with the air of the interior compartment 9985074 B 040 1990
must additional conform to the interior 9985010 B 040 2030
requirements as specified in GMW14444 Code E. 9985670 B 040 2071
1.2 Mission/Theme. This standard provides the 9985930 B 040 2095
standard material performance requirements for
9985946 B 040 2098
decorative plastic parts in the engine compartment
or near the exhaust system. Typical applications of 9986086 EMS 9309599
the standard are engine cover, water reservoir 9986117 EMS 9310014
washer fluid, battery covers, sight shields, etc. 9986121 GM6094M
1.3 Classification. The operating characteristics of 9986153 GM6277M
parts covered by this standard are operating 9986231 GMN10060
continuous temperature of -30 °C up to a maximum 9986284 GMW3059
continuous temperature according to Table 1. Peak 9986298 GMW3221
temperatures can exceed the maximum continuous
temperature by 20 °C. These peaks can make up B 040 0010 GMW3356
60 h in the life time of the vehicle. Based on the B 040 0218 GMW14093
maximum continuous temperature in installation B 040 1065 GMW14334
position within the engine compartment or near the B 040 1068 GMW14914
exhaust system the parts are identified by Class 1 B 040 1071 GMW14444
to Class 4 according to Table 1.
B 040 1073 HN 1796
B 040 1095 HN 1992
B 040 1098 HN 2464
B 040 1370 L 000 0102
2.3 Additional References. None.

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3 Test Preparation and Evaluation
3.1 Resources.
3.1.1 Calibration. The test facilities and equipment
shall be in good working order and shall have a
valid calibration label.
3.1.2 Alternatives. Alternative test facilities and
equipment may also be used. However, all
measuring variables as specified in this
specification shall be determined correctly with
respect to its physical definition.
3.1.3 Facilities. Not applicable.
3.1.4 Equipment. Not applicable.
3.1.5 Test Vehicle/Test Piece. Unless otherwise
specified in the relevant test method for the
property concerned, either the complete
component or a section there from shall be used
for test pieces. Unless otherwise specified in the
appropriate test methods at least one test piece
shall be tested.
3.1.5.1 Test pieces shall not be tested within 72 h
of manufacture.
3.1.5.2 Conditioning. Unless otherwise stated in
respective test procedures, all samples shall be
conditioned prior to each requirement test to
GMW3221, Code A.
3.1.6 Test Time. Conforming to the relevant Test
Procedures.
3.1.7 Test Required Information. Conforming to
the relevant Test Procedures.
3.1.8 Personnel/Skills. Not applicable.
3.2 Preparation. Conforming to the relevant Test
Procedures.
3.3 Conditions.
3.3.1 Environmental Conditions. Conforming to
the relevant Test Procedures.
3.3.2 Test Conditions. Conforming to the relevant
Test Procedures.
3.4 Instructions. Not applicable.
3.5 Data. Not applicable.
3.6 Safety. This standard may involve hazardous
materials, operations, and equipment. This
standard does not propose to address all the
safety problems associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to
establish appropriate safety and health practices
and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
3.7 Documentation. Samples of components or
material released to this standard shall be tested
for conformity with the requirements of this
standard and approved by the responsible GM
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Department prior to the start of delivery of
production level components or materials.
Any change to the component or material, e.g.,
design, function, properties, manufacturing process
and/or location of manufacture requires a new
release of the product. It is the sole responsibility
of the supplier to provide the customer, unsolicited,
with documentation of any change or modification
to the product/process, and to apply for a new
release.
If not otherwise agreed to, the entire verification
test shall be repeated and documented by the
supplier prior to start of delivery of the modified or
changed product. In some cases a shorter test can
be agreed to between the responsible GM
Department and the supplier.
3.7.1 Test Results.
3.7.1.1 Test Report. The test report shall have the
same outline and numbering as this test
specification.
3.7.2 Deviations from this Standard. Deviations
from the requirements of this standard shall have
been agreed upon. Such requirements shall be
specified on component drawings, test certificates,
reports, etc.
4 Requirements and Procedure
4.1 Raw Material Specification Conformance.
The components of the assembly must be made
from materials which meet the individual material
specifications shown on the engineering drawing in
addition to meeting the requirements of this
performance specification.
Engineering qualification of an approved source is
required for the material specification called out on
the part drawing / math data. Only sources listed in
the GM Materials File (MATSPC Database) under
the material specification number per drawing
callout/math data have been qualified by
engineering as meeting the requirements of this
material specification.
4.2 Regrind. The percent regrind allowed per part
shall not exceed the numeric value following the
suffix RE-symbol. If Home Scrap regrind (scrap
that is reused back into the same part) is the only
type to be specified for use, the letters HS should
follow the numeric regrind value. The use of
regrind must not preclude the part from meeting
the other specified characteristics of part
performance. Furthermore, in any case,
• The maximum regrind content shall be limited
to the % that was validated and submitted for
PPAP.
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• The type of regrind must be of the same discoloration, cloudiness, blistering, objectionable
material that was validated and submitted for shrinkage, deformation, loss of adhesion to the
PPAP. substrate between layers of the composite or other
• The regrind must be clean, dry, and free of changes detrimental to serviceability. Test pieces
contamination. shall comply with the dimensions specified on the
drawing after completion of the test.
Examples:
4.4 Resistance of Material to Heat Ageing /
RE50 = 50 % maximum regrind Oxidation Stability.
RE20HS = 20 % maximum Home Scrap regrind Note: Only for parts made of Polypropylene.
Note: If regrind is to be used, all test parts must be 4.4.1 Parts located in the engine compartment or
manufactured with the maximum amount of regrind near the exhaust system require additional,
the supplier intends to use. particularly effective stabilization to avoid the
4.2.1 When this specification and RE suffix does degradation by oxidation of the material in hot air.
not appear on the part print, no regrind is approved Test pieces shall be exposed for (336 ± 2) h
for use. (14 days) in an air circulating oven operating at
4.2.2 No painted, laminated or plated regrind may (+150 ± 3) °C.
be used without the written approval of the GM 4.4.2 Requirement: No visible indication of local
Materials Engineering Department. discoloration and/or brittleness by material
4.3 Resistance to Temperature – Humidity degradation.
Cycle. Test pieces shall be assembled to jigs or 4.5 Resistance to Heat with Visual Evaluation.
formers so as to simulate as closely as possible Note: Only applicable for parts which have an
actual service conditions. The complete test appearance requirement.
assembly shall then be subjected to the following
test cycle: 4.5.1 Test pieces shall be exposed dependent
upon their class to (168 ± 1) h at temperature B per
4.3.1 This cycle shall be performed one time using Table 2. An air circulating oven with a temperature
the temperatures from Table 2: tolerance ± 3 °C shall be used.
• (24 ± 1) h at Temperature A 4.5.2 Wash weathered specimens prior to making
• (4 ± 0.5) h at Temperature C measurements and observations. Wash with
• (72 ± 1) h at Temperature B scrubbing action, using a sponge that is saturated
with a solution consisting of soap and deionized
• (24 ± 1) h at (+40 ± 3) °C and (93 ± 5) % RH water at (+22 ± 3) °C.
(relative humidity) (Note 1)
Exposed parts shall not exhibit any indications of
• (4 ± 0.5) h at Temperature C surface tackiness or embrittlement, change in
• (24 ± 1) h at (+22 ± 3) °C hardness, blooming, blistering or other factors that
(Note 1) might affect the function or appearance of the part.
Humidity paragraph required for moisture
containing materials only (e.g. Polyamide and The color change shall not exceed a E of 3.0
Polyester). If there are any questions concerning units.
the material please contact the responsible GM The color change shall be measured according to
Materials Engineer. ISO 7724-1 or SAE J1545 (CIELAB color space,
Table 2: Test Temperatures 10° observer, metering orifice 10 mm, Illuminant
D65, specular component included).
Temperature in °C
Visual evaluation by the Design Responsible
A B C Engineer and GM Materials Engineer shall override
the measured value in cases of disagreement.
Class 1 +130 +110 -30 Component level natural weathering can and
Class 2 +150 +130 -30 should substitute for component level accelerated
weathering, whenever possible.
Class 3 +170 +150 -30
4.6 Impact Resistance (GMW14093).
Class 4 Specially defined. -30 Note: For parts with large plain areas, e.g. engine
Note: Class 4 Temperature A and B shall be cover, test shall be conducted on components.
defined on the part drawing / math data. If no specific area of the part is assigned on the
4.3.2 Requirement. Test pieces shall show no drawing to meet the impact requirements, the part
cracking, crazing, appreciable color changes,
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shall be tested in the thinnest section and meet Note: Other regional Original Equipment
these requirements. Manufacturer (OEM) initial fill equivalent liquids
Impact resistance to GMW14093 - 3 / 2.5 J min. may be used per the discretion of the approving
GM Engineer. Part shall be resistant to the liquids
• In the as received condition. of the region the part is delivered to.
• After resistance to paragraph 4.3 Temperature 4.7.2 Fluids A, B, D to M, and O to Q: Test per
– Humidity Cycle. GMW14334 – X – Rating 4, 24 h immersion time.
4.7 Resistance to Fluids. All materials shall be 4.7.3 Fluids C and N: Test per GMW14334 – B –
resistant to the media they contact, such as Rating 4.
aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, fuels,
lubricants, oils, greases and alcohols, at their 4.7.4 Alternative test method for parts having an
places of use. Table 3 defines typically extra protection coating on the side facing the
requirements for such resistance to fluids, which engine compartment: 5 ml of the respective liquid
apply or do not apply based on installation position. shall be put on the side facing the engine
The part drawing / math data shall call out the compartment over ≈ 25 cm2. Test temperature, test
applicable items. Additional fluids, if applicable, time and evaluation as defined in paragraph 4.7.2
shall be noted on the part drawing / math data. and 4.7.3 respectively.
47.1 Standard Engine Compartment 4.7.5 Requirement: There shall be no color
Resistance. If (Standard) is specified for change, loss of bond, material degradation, or
Resistance to fluids, the following fluids will be tackiness following the test.
tested (A, F, H, K, M, N, and P).
Table 3: Fluid Reference Table
Fluid Description GMNA GME LAAM Holden
9986121 (DOT 3) L 000 0102 (DOT 4) GMW3356 HN 1796 (DOT 4)
A Brake Fluid 9986298 (modified DOT 3)
B Battery Acid
C Cleaning Agents Commercial Cleaning Agent per GMW14334
D Diesel Fuel 9985074 (Grade 1-D) B 040 0010 Resolution B 040 0010
B 040 1076 (Factory Fill) ANP 310
B 040 1076
(Factory Fill)
E Diesel Test Fuel Diesel Test Fuel per GMW14914
LAAM only: Resolution ANP 255 Set 15, 2003
F Engine Coolant 9985809 B 040 1065 EMS 9309599 GM6277M
G Engine Oil (Diesel 9985930 (API CI-4) B 040 1098 (Factory Fill) API CH-4 9985930
B 040 2098 (Service)
Engines) (API Cl-4)
H Engine Oil (Gasoline 9986231 GME L0004 GM6094M 9986231
B 040 1095 (Factory Fill)
Engines) B 040 2095 (Service)
I Gasoline Fuel 9985946 (Non- B 040 1071 (Factory Fill) 9986086, but 20 % 9985946 (Non-
Oxygenated, Unleaded by volume ethanol Oxygenated
Regular) Unleaded
9986086 (Oxygenated, Regular)
Unleaded Regular)
9986086
(Oxygenated
Unleaded
Regular
K Gasoline Test Fuel CE20 per SAE J1681 or 20 % BioEthanol in Gasoline
according to ISO 1817 Liquid 1.
L Sodium Chloride Solution 1 % by mass sodium chloride solution

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Fluid Description GMNA GME LAAM Holden

Transmission Fluid 9986153 B 040 1068 (Automatic 4 9986153 HN2464 (Auto)
M gear) Manual B 040 2071
B 040 1073 (Automatic 5 Transmission (Manual)
gear) Fluid:
B 040 2030 (Automatic 6 GM P/N US
gear) 89021806;
B 040 2071 (Manual) in Canada
89021807
Automatic
Transmission:
DEXRONR VI
Automatic
Transmission Fluid
according to
GMN10060
9985670 B 040 1370 (Factory Fill) EMS 9310014 HN 1992
N Windshield Washer B 040 1990 (Service)
Solvent B 040 0218
O Underbody Protective
Wax
9986117
P Power Steering Fluid (Electric/Hydraulic)
9985010 (Hydraulic)
9986284
Q Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Note: Other regional OEM initial fill equivalent liquids may be used per the discretion of the approving engineer.

5 Provisions for Shipping 8 Coding System

Not applicable. This standard shall be referenced in other
documents, drawings, etc., as follows:
6 Notes Example:
6.1 Glossary. Not applicable. GMW15725 Class 1 Fluid (Standard, M)
6.2 Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Symbols. Not Where Class 1 is the operating temperatures at the
applicable. part location per Table 1 and Fluid (Standard, M)
indicates contact with all standard fluids identified
7 Additional Paragraphs in paragraph 4.7.1 and fluid M per Table 3.
7.1 All parts or systems supplied to this standard
must comply with the requirements of GMW3059, 9 Release and Revisions
Restricted and Reportable Substances for 9.1 Release. This standard originated in
Parts. OCT 2007. It was first approved by Global Plastic
SSLT in JUN 2008. It was first published in
JUL 2008.

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