Licensing
The Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System
by the American Petroleum Institute (API) is
recognized by Perkins . For detailed information
about this system, see the latest edition of the API
publication No. 1509. Engine oils that bear the API
symbol are authorized by API.
Illustration 30
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Typical API symbol
Terminology
Certain abbreviations follow the nomenclature of SAE
J754. Some classifications follow SAE J183
abbreviations, and some classifications follow the
EMA Recommended Guideline on Diesel Engine Oil.
In addition to Perkins definitions, there are other
definitions that will be of assistance in purchasing
lubricants. Recommended oil viscosities can be
found in this publication, “Fluid Recommendations/
Engine Oil Specification” topic (Maintenance
Section).
Engine Oil
Commercial Oils
NOTICE
Perkins require the use of the following specifica-
tion of engine oil. Failure to use the appropriate
specification of engine oil will reduce the life of
your engine.
Table 16
Minimum Oil Specification for 1106C-E70TA and 1106D-E70TA Industrial Engines
Power Range
Below 168 kW (225.288 hp)
168 kW (225.288 hp) and Above
Minimum Oil specification
API CH-4
ECF 1
API CI-4
ECF-2
Engines Operating on B20 Biodiesel
Refer to this Manual Fluid Recommendations, “Fuel
Specification” for the required service interval for
operating with B20.
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Refill Capacities
Fluid Recommendations
