LUBRICATION
DT/DTI-466C DIESEL ENGINES
Use oils meeting API categories CD, SC/CD, SE/CD, or
SF/CD, or Military Specifications MIL-L-2104D or MILL-
2104C. IH No. 1 Enqine Oil meets these requirements.
OIL VISCOSITY
Oil viscosity (thickness) is described by SAE (Society of
Automotive
Engineers)
Viscosity
Grade.
Colder
temperatures require lower viscosity oils to ensure good
flow during starting, while hotter temperatures require
higher viscosity oils for satisfactory lubrication. Based
upon the temperature range you expect before your next
oil change, use oil viscosity chart and the notes below to
choose the proper viscosity grade. Using other viscosity
grades, or using viscosity grades at temperatures
outside the recommended ranges could result in engine
damage.
NOTES:
1.
SAE 15W-40 IS THE PREFERRED VISCOSITY
GRADE FOR 6.9L DIESEL ENGINES FOR ALL
OPERATING
CONDITIONS
WHERE
THE
TEMPERATURE
WILL
NOT
BE
COLDER
THAN - 1C (+ 30°F).
2.
SOME INCREASE IN OIL CONSUMPTION
MAY BE EX- PECTED WHEN SAE OW-30, 5W-
20, 5W-30, 10W, 10W-30 AND 1 W-40 OILS
ARE USED. CHECK OIL LEVELS MORE
FREOUENTLY.
3.
SAE 5W-20 OILS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED
FOR
CONTINUOUS
HIGH
SPEED
OPERATION.
ENERGY CONSERVING OILS
Oils marketed as "Energy Conserving" are intended to
improve fuel economy in passenger car engines. Some
of these oils contain friction modifier chemical additives.
One additive, molybdenum dithiophosphate, has been
implicated in copper corrosion problems in some heavy
duty diesel engines. Therefore, until further information is
available, do not use an "Energy Conserving" oil
containing molybdenum dithiophosphate in any IH-built
engine. In addition, some "Energy Conserving" oils meet
only API category SF for spark ignition engines, and do
not meet the oil quality requirements for diesel engines.
OIL IDENTIFICATION SYMBOL
An oil container symbol system has been developed to
help you choose the proper oil. The top portion of the
symbol shows the oil quality, such as API Service SF/
CD in the example. The symbol may show additional
categories, such as API Service SE, SF/CC, CD. The
center portion will probably show the SAE viscosity
grade, such as SAE 30 in the example. If the lower
portion shows "Energy Conserving," be sure the upper
and center portions show correct API service category
and proper SAE viscosity grade recommended for your
engine.
CRANKCASE OIL SPECIFICATIONS
For specific information on most commercial oil brand
names, write for the booklet entitled:
"LUBRICATING OIL DATA BOOK FOR HEAVY-DUTY
AUTOMOTIVE AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINES"
Engine Manufacturers Association
111 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
(312) 644-6610
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