Recommended Maintenance Operations; Recommended Lubricants - Ford wsg-1068 Operator's Handbook Manual

RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

Recommended Lubricants

CAUTION: Do not use supplemental oil additives or other engine treatments. They are
unnecessary and could, under certain conditions, lead to engine damage which is not
covered by Ford warranty.
Lubricating oil cleanliness is vital for the successful operation of your engine. The oil should be
stored under the cleanest possible conditions. When changing or topping-up engine oil use only
clean receptacles. Do not allow the oil to come into contact with rubber hoses on the engine.
CAUTION: Use Ford/Motorcraft "Formula E" SAE 5W-
20 engine oil or equivalent that meets Ford
Specification ESEM2C153-C(API Classification – SJ).
If SJ oils are not available, SH oils are acceptable.
Use only engine oil displaying the American
Petroleum Institute Certification Mark on the front of
the container, or API specification SH, or SJ.
NOTE: Ford Power Products industrial engines are designed to perform with engine oils that are
licensed by the American Petroleum Institute (API), and oils carrying the most current API
classification should be used. API classifications are broken into two categories, gasoline and
diesel engines. API's classification is designated by a two letter system. The first letter, the prefix,
designates gasoline or diesel. An "S'' designates gasoline and a "C'' designates diesel. The
second letter in the system designates the level of the classification. It should be noted that
alternative fuel engines fall into the "gasoline'' API category.
Gasoline engines that are converted for LPG or Natural Gas applications must use
oils labeled SH and/or SJ. Do not use oils that are specifically formulated for Diesel
Engines only. CC or CD classification, even when labeled Heavy Duty or for
Natural Gas Engines, are not acceptable. The use of SAE 5W-20 is recommended
for all temperatures: