Category SAE Standards

SAE J2363, cancelled in January 2008, established the performance, physical, and chemical requirements for lubricating oils intended for wheeled military vehicles equipped with heavy-duty diesel engines. This standard superseded the military Commercial Item Description CID A-A-52306 and aligned with the…

SAE J2364 is a recommended practice that establishes two procedures—the static method and the interrupted vision (occlusion) method—for determining which navigation and route guidance functions should be accessible to a driver while the vehicle is in motion. The standard focuses…

In-vehicle navigation systems offer convenience and route-planning efficiency, but interacting with them while driving can divert attention from the road. The SAE J2365 standard provides engineers with robust methods to calculate and measure the time required for visual-manual tasks, helping…

SAE J2361, originally issued in 1998, was a recommended practice for lubricating oil used in internal combustion engine preservation break-in. It aimed to align military requirements with commercial suppliers. However, due to rapid changes in API heavy-duty diesel engine oil…

Scope and Background SAE J2362-2008 is a standard that defines lubricating oils for spark-ignition engines used in administrative-type commercial vehicles for military fleets. Originally issued in 1998 and cancelled in January 2008, it superseded the military’s Commercial Item Description CID…

In February 2013, the SAE J2359 standard titled “Lubricating Oil, Internal Combustion Engine, Military Combat/Tactical Service” was officially cancelled. Originally issued in 1998 to bridge military requirements with commercial manufacturers, the standard fell out of step with rapid changes in…

SAE J235 is a recommended practice that establishes test methods for electric blower motor switches used in vehicle blower systems. The standard ensures that switches can withstand extreme temperatures, prolonged cycling, and maintain low electrical resistance over time. Below we…

SAE J2360-2022 defines the physical, chemical, and performance requirements for automotive gear lubricants that surpass API GL-5 classifications. These lubricants are formulated for hypoid gear units operating under severe conditions such as high-speed/shock load and low-speed/high-torque, requiring robust extreme pressure…

Overview of SAE J2354-2019 SAE J2354-2019 defines message sets and data frames for Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) used in surface vehicle communications. Originating from the U.S. National ITS Architecture, this standard covers a wide range of traveler information services…

The SAE J2357-2012 standard provides comprehensive recommendations for the design, performance, and testing of electronically driven and controlled exterior lighting systems in automotive applications. It serves as a critical reference for engineers developing electronic modules for headlamps, signal lamps, and…