2.
Exceptions to General Policy
Some products on the market are not true synthetic lubricating oils. Instead, they are man-made hydrocarbons
(sometimes referred to as "synthesized hydrocarbon"). This type of man-made fluid is the only available oil with a
molecular structure having good high temperature properties and yet not containing the waxy materials that
interfere with low temperature flow. Because of the properties of these fluids, Perkins makes the following
exceptions to its "no synthetic" rule:
a.
The fluid must meet or exceed MIL-L-46167 or MIL-L-46152 quality levels.
b.
It must be synthesized hydrocarbon oil versus synthetic oil.
c.
The customer must request in writing approval for use in a specific geographical location.
d.
If lubrication connected wear and/or failure problems develop, the approval may be rescinded.
LUBE OIL SPECIFICATIONS:
(Minimum Viscosity Index of 80)
ALL ENGINES
NATURALLY ASPIRATED
TURBOCHARGED
MIL-L-46152 (API "CC")
MIL-L-2104C (API "CD")
with
with
200 hr.
200 hr. Oil Change
Oil Change Period
Period
MIL-L-46152 (API "CC")
with
100 hr. Oil Change
Period
VISCOSITY REQUIREMENTS: All engines except 4.108
TEMPERATURE RANGES
ENGINE OIL
DEGREES F
VISCOSITY'*
Zero to 30
SAE 10W
30 to 80
SAE 20W20
80 and over
SAE 30
4.108 ENGINES
Zero to 45
SAE 10W
45 to 80
SAE 20W20
80 and over
SAE 30
'Multi-viscosity oils may be used providing the viscosity range is compatible with the specified viscosity (e.g., 10W/30 may
be used in lieu of 10W oil).
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