How To Procedures; How To Select Lubricating Oil - Detroit Diesel DD15 EuroIV Operator's Manual

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DD Platform EuroIV Operators Manual

How to Procedures

This section covers the Detroit™ recommendations on how to select lubricating oil,

diesel fuel, and coolant. Also included are basic engine maintenance procedures

which can be performed by the operator.

NOTICE: The manufacturer's warranty applicable to the engine provides in

part that the provisions of such warranty shall not apply to any engine unit

that has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident. Accordingly,

malfunctions attributable to neglect or failure to follow the manufacturer's

fuel or lubricating recommendations may not be within the coverage of the

warranty.

NOTICE: Detroit™ POWER GUARD® Oil Specification 93K214 is

recommended for all EuroIV cooled EGR-equipped engines without

aftertreatment devices or any engine operating on Low Sulfur fuel < 500

ppm. These engines meet 2002 to 2006 model year emission requirements.

These oils are similar to API CI-4 PLUS.

Figure 10. Example SAE Viscosity Grade: 15W-40 API Classification:

CI-4 PLUS

All information subject to change without notice.

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