• Fill the system with new coolant.
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Fluid
Recommendations
General
Lubricant
Information
Because
of
government
regulations
regarding
the
certification
of
exhaust
emissions
from
the
engine,
the
lubricant
recommendations
must
be
followed.
• API
American Petroleum Institute
• SAE
Society Of Automotive Engineers Inc.
• ACEA
Association des Constructers
European Automobiles.
• ECF-3
Engine Crankcase Fluid
Licensing
The Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System by
the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the
Association des Constructers European Automobiles
(ACEA) 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 51
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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” topic (Maintenance Section).
Engine Oil
Commercial Oils
Perkins recommends use of Perkins Diesel Engine
Oil for all Perkins engines. Perkins unique oil
formulations have been developed to provide full
performance and maximum service life of your
engine, and in tests have been shown to provide
superior protection. Available in suitable API
classifications to meet the emissions requirements
and performance of your engine, Refer to 27 for the
correct oil specification for your engine. Consult your
Perkins distributor for more information on these
multi-grade 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. Failure to use the appropriate speci-
fication of engine oil will also reduce the life of
your aftertreatment system.
Table 27
Classifications for the 1200 Series Industrial Engine
Oil Specification
API CK-4
ACEA E9
ECF-3
API CK-4 and ACEA E9 oil categories have the
following chemical limits:
• 0.1 percent maximum sulfated ash
• 0.12 percent maximum phosphorous
• 0. 4 percent maximum sulfur
The chemical limits were developed to maintain the
expected life of the engine aftertreatment system.
The performance of the engine aftertreatment system
can be adversely affected if oil that is not specified in
table 27 is used.
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