Engine Operation And Lubrication; Approved Industrial Oil A1 Specifications Bsen 590 - Perkins 400 Series User Handbook Manual

LUBRICATING OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
ENGINE OPERATION
Excessive periods of idling or repeated cold starts should be avoided, as they will cause
excessive dilution of the oil by fuel, requiring more frequent oil changes and dangerously
lowering the flash point of the oil.
Should there be a lubricating oil supply problem, or if the fuel being used contains more than
0.5% sulphur, Perkins Engines (Stafford) Limited must be consulted to give advice in
selecting a suitable grade.
The following list gives details of some of the oils that meet the required specifications. Note
that the brand names may change as oils are upgraded or reformulated.
An up-to-date list is maintained by Perkins Engines (Stafford) Limited of major oil companies
products and information, which can be obtained from Perkins Engines (Stafford) Service
Department.
WARNING
IT MAY RESULT IN ENGINE DAMAGE.

APPROVED INDUSTRIAL OIL A1 SPECIFICATIONS BSEN 590

(Suitable for fuel to Class A2 specifications BS2869 Part 2).
Oil Company
CASTROL
ELF
KUWAIT OIL Co
MOBIL
SHELL
ESSO
TEXACO
20
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL
INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY OFFERED WITH THE ENGINE, AS
Type
CRH/RX Super
Multiperfo XC
Q8 T400
Delvac 13
Delvac Super 1300 (15W/40)
Rimula X
Essolube XD 3+
Ursa Super LA
4012/16 Diesel, February 1997