Category SAE Standards

Selecting the correct washer or lockwasher for ship systems and equipment just became more straightforward with SAE J2655-2015. This standard centralizes inch-dimensioned washers and lockwashers—including flat, helical, toothed, and tab types—into a single part identification number (PIN) system. It aligns…

For decades, mechanically driven speedometers and odometers were the standard in automotive instrumentation. Although modern vehicles increasingly rely on electronic systems, understanding the factors that affect the accuracy of these mechanical devices remains valuable for legacy system maintenance, restoration projects,…

This article provides an overview of SAE Recommended Practice J1308, which establishes performance guidelines for engine cooling fan guards on off-road self-propelled work machines as defined in SAE J1116. Compliance with this standard helps ensure operator safety and equipment durability…

The SAE J176-2025 standard provides essential guidance for installing fast-fill diesel fueling systems on off-road self-propelled work machines. It covers machines with a fuel capacity exceeding 380 L and a maximum flow rate of 570 L The standard distinguishes between…

SAE J2534-2/17_0500, part of the J2534-2 series, introduces extensions to the familiar J2534-1 Pass-Thru interface to support Diagnostics over IP (DoIP) via UDP and Ethernet. This recommended practice, issued in January 2022, provides a standardized framework for integrating DoIP (ISO…

SAE J1513 is a recommended practice that defines the performance requirements for external automatic slack adjusters used in heavy-duty truck and bus air brake systems. The standard specifies limits on adjusting torque, backlash, chamber stroke, and addresses shut-off device triggering…

SAE J2992-2020 provides guidelines for using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometry in engine exhaust certification and development. This standard outlines performance evaluation and qualification procedures to ensure FTIR analyzers meet the rigorous requirements of EPA 40 CFR Part 1065 for…

This article provides an overview of EGR coolers as covered by SAE J2914-2022. It defines common nomenclature, discusses system architectures (low pressure loop and high pressure loop), and highlights design issues, trade-offs, and common failure modes. The information is relevant…

SAE J3228 (issued January 2022) serves as an essential reference for forensic engineers, crash investigators, and legal professionals involved in the reconstruction of motor vehicle collisions and injury-causing incidents. This Information Report systematically catalogs a wide range of digital data…

SAE J3251, published in August 2023, offers a proof-of-concept framework for cooperative driving automation (CDA) that leverages perception status sharing via vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication to avoid collisions with pedestrians hidden from a vehicle’s direct field of view. While still research-oriented,…