The Use Of Supplemental Additives; When To Change Oil - Detroit Diesel 60 Operator's Manual

Their use does not permit extension of
recommended oil drain intervals.
The Use of Supplemental
Additives
Lubricants meeting the Detroit
Diesel specifications outlined in this
publication already contain a balanced
additive treatment. Supplemental
additives are generally not necessary
and can even be harmful. These
additives may be marketed as either
oil treatments or engine treatments and
are discouraged from use in Detroit
Diesel engines.
Engine damage resulting from the
use of such materials is not covered
by your Detroit Diesel Corporation
warranty. Detroit Diesel will not
provide statements beyond this
publication relative to their use.
Engine Application
Highway Truck & Motor Coach
City Transit Coach#
Fire Truck or Crash/Rescue Vehicle
Table 15 Maximum Oil Drain and Filter Change Interval (Fuel Sulfur
0.05 Weight Percent or Less)
All information subject to change without notice.
DDC-SVC-MAN-0039
SERIES 60 ON-HIGHWAY ENGINE OPERATOR'S GUIDE
Copyright © 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION

When to Change Oil

The length of time an engine may
operate before an oil change depends
upon the lubricant and fuel used,
engine oil consumption, and the
operating cycle.
USED ENGINE OIL
To avoid injury to skin from
contact with the contaminants in
used engine oil, wear protective
gloves and apron.
The maximum interval at which
the engine may operate before the
oil and filters must be changed is
listed in Table 15.
Drain Interval
15,000 Miles (24,000 km)
6,000 Miles (9,600 km)
6,000 Miles (9,600 km), 300 Hours or
1 Year, whichever comes first
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