Servicing; General; Fuels; Lubricants - Superior Vantage Engine O-360 SERIES Maintenance Manual

General

This section specifies the fuels, lubricants, and
consumables required to operate the Vantage
series engines. For aircraft servicing, refer to
the aircraft manufacturer's manual.

Lubricants

Oil grades are listed in Table 72-00-15.1 below.
Oil sump capacity is listed in Table 72-00-15.2
Average Ambient Air Temperature
All Temperatures
Cold (<30°F) (<-1°C)
Standard (30° - 90°F) (-1° - 32°C)
Hot (>60°F) (>15°C)
Notes:
(1) For Break-In Operation straight mineral oil meeting MIL-L-6082 should be used. After
Break-In, Ashless Dispersant Oils meeting MIL-L-22851 or SAE J-1899 are to be used.
(2) Semi-Synthetic Oils may be used after break-in provided that they meet MIL-L-22851
or SAE J-1899.
Maximum Oil Capacity
Minimum Safe Oil Quantity for Operation
Minimum Safe Oil Quantity for Take-off
© March 2006 Superior Air Parts Inc.
Maintenance Manual
O-360 and IO-360 Series Engines

SERVICING

Table 72-00-13.1 • Oil Grades
All Models
Table 72-00-13.2 • Oil Sump Capacity

Fuels

Superior Vantage Engines are certified for use
with the following fuels. Minimum octane fuels
are listed in Table 72-00-15.3.
•
100LL Avgas per ASTM D910
•
91/98 (lead optional) Avgas per ASTM D910
•
Motor Gasoline with a minimum antiknock
index (R+M/2 method) of 91 per ASTM
D4814.
Recommended Grade Oil
SAE 15W50 or 20W50
SAE 30 or 10W30
SAE 40
SAE 50
8 U.S. Quarts
2.5 U.S. Quarts
5 U.S. Quarts
1
72-00-15
Servicing