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A mixture of SCA inhibitor and distilled or deionized
water is acceptable but will not provide the same
level of corrosion, boiling, and freezing protection as
ELC or ELI. Perkins recommends a 6 percent to 8
percent concentration of SCA in those cooling
systems. Distilled water or deionized water is
preferred. Water which has the recommended
properties may be used.
Fluid Recommendations
(Engine Oil Specification)
General Lubricant Information
Because of government regulations regarding the
certification of exhaust emissions from the engine,
the lubricant recommendations must be followed.
• API American Petroleum Institute
• SAE Society Of Automotive Engineers Inc.
• ECF
Licensing
The Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System by
the American Petroleum Institute (API) is recognized
by Perkins. For detailed information about this
system, see the latest edition of the "API publication
No. 1509". Engine oils that bear the API symbol are
authorized by API.
Illustration 33
Typical API symbol
i08267183
Engine Crankcase Fluid
g03360267
Terminology
Certain abbreviations follow the nomenclature of
"SAE J754". Some classifications follow "SAE J183"
abbreviations, and some classifications follow the
"EMA Recommended Guideline on Diesel Engine
Oil". In addition to Perkins definitions, there are other
definitions that will be of assistance in purchasing
lubricants.
Refer to Perkins Diesel Engines Fluids
Recommendations, M0113102 for additional
information that relates to oil.
Perkins Diesel Engine Oils
Perkins diesel engine oils have been developed and
tested by Perkins to increase the performance and
the life of Perkins components. The quality of finished
oil depends on the quality of the base stock, the
quality of the additives and the compatibility of the
base stock and additives. Perkins diesel engine oils
are formulated of high-quality refined oil base stocks
and additives of optimal chemistry and quantity to
provide high performance in engines and machine
components.
Perkins engine oils are offered by Perkins distributors
for service fills and as aftermarket products. Consult
your Perkins distributor for more information on these
Perkins engines oil.
Perkins recommends the use of the Perkins diesel
engine oil where suitable for Perkins commercial
engines.
Perkins offers the following Perkins diesel engine
oils:
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Maintenance Section
Fluid Recommendations