Operating Media; Lubrication Oil - Vetus DIESEL VH4.65 Operation Manual

Operating media

Engine Lubricating Oil
Only use a recognised brand of oil for lubricating the engine.
Lube oils are differentiated according to their performance and
quality class. In common use are specifications named after
API (American Petroleum Institute) and CCMC (Committee of
Common Market Automobile Constructors).
Approved API Oils
Approved CCMC Oils
As the viscosity of lube oil is dependent on temperature, the oil
vicosity (SAE grade) should be selected according to the ambient
temperature when the the engine is started.
To avoid oil changes dictated by the seasons we advise one of
the following multi-grade oils.
- SAE 10W40 for temperatures of -25°C up to +30°C
- SAE 15W40 for temperatures of -20°C up to +35°C
For example: Vetus Marine Inboard Motor Oil
Shell Super Diesel T
66
: CD, CE and CF4
: D4, D5
(-13°F up to +86°F)
(-4°F up to +95°F)
Gearbox Lubricating Oil
Only use a recognised brand of oil for lubricating the gearbox.
ZF Hurth:
model HBW250 (ZF25M)
model HBW250A (ZF25MA) : 0.8 litres
model HSW250A (ZF25A)
model HSW250H (ZF25)
Technodrive:
model TMC260 : 1.2 litres (2.1 UKpt) ATF*)
model TM345H : 1.6 litres (2.8 UKpt) Engine oil SAE 20W40-CD
model TM345A : 1.6 litres (2.8 UKpt) Engine oil SAE 20W40-CD
Other brands of gearboxes:
See supplied owners manual for oil type and quantities.
*) ATF : AutomaticTransmission Fluid;
Transmissie olie type A, Suffix A.
For example : Vetus Marine Gearbox Oil
Shell Donax T6
Gulf Dextron
Lubricating oil
: 0.75 litres (1.3 UKpt)
(1.4 UKpt)
: 1.8 litres (3.2 UKpt)
: 2.5 litres (4.4 UKpt)
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