Series 50 – Section 29.8 Lubricating Oil Criteria

Section 29.8
Lubricating Oil Criteria

Typical properties for required engine oil lubricant is listed in Table "Typical Properties for Required Lubricant" .‪

Viscosity Grade API Service Viscosity

15W - 40 (CG 4)

Kinematic, cSt 100°C (212°F)‪

12.5 - 16.3‪

Kinematic, cSt 40°C (104°F)‪

95 - 115‪

HT/HS, cP 150°C (302°F)‪

3.7 min‪

Viscosity Index‪

130‪

Pour Point °C, maximum‪

-23 (-9)‪

Flash Point °C, minimum‪

215 (419)‪

Sulfated Ash, % mass‪

2.0 maximum‪

Total Base Number‪

Above 6.0‪

Zinc, parts/million‪

Above 700 parts/million‪

Table 1. Typical Properties for Required Lubricant


Series 50 Service Manual - 6SE50
Generated on 10-13-2008

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