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Caterpillar multigrade DEO can be used in other
diesel engines and in gasoline engines. See the
engine manufacturers guide for the recommended
specifications. Compare the specifications to the
specifications of Caterpillar multigrade DEO. The
current industry standards for Caterpillar DEO are
listed on the product label and on the data sheets for
the product.
Consult your Caterpillar dealer for part numbers and
for available sizes of containers.
Note: Caterpillar SAE 15W-40 multigrade DEO
exceeds the performance requirements for the
following API classifications: CI-4, CH-4, CG-4, CF-4
and CF. The Caterpillar multigrade DEO exceeds the
requirements of the Caterpillar specification that is
ECF-1 (Engine Crankcase Fluid-1). The Caterpillar
SAE 15W-40 multigrade DEO passes the following
proprietary tests: sticking of the piston ring, oil control
tests, wear tests and soot tests. Proprietary tests
help ensure that Caterpillar multigrade oil provides
superior performance in Caterpillar Diesel Engines.
In addition, Caterpillar multigrade oil exceeds many
of the performance requirements of other
manufacturers of diesel engines. Therefore, this oil is
an excellent choice for many mixed fleets.
True high
performance oil is produced with a combination
of the following factors: industry standard tests,
proprietary tests, field tests and prior experience
with similar formulations. The design and the
development of Caterpillar lubricants that are
both high performance and high quality are
based on these factors.
Note:
Non-Caterpillar commercial oils are second
choice oils.
Commercial Oils
Note: If Caterpillar Multigrade DEO is not used, use
only commercial oils that meet the following
classifications.
• API CH-4 multigrade oils and API CI-4 multigrade
oils are acceptable if the requirements of
Caterpillar's ECF-1 (Engine Crankcase Fluid
specification-1) are met. CH-4 oils and CI-4 oils
that have not met the requirements of Caterpillar's
ECF-1 Specification may cause reduced engine
life.
• API CG-4 multigrade oils are acceptable for all
Caterpillar diesel engines. When the API CG-4
oils are used, the oil drain interval should not
exceed the standard oil drain interval for your
engine.
• API CF-4 multigrade oils are not recommended for
this series of diesel engines. For all other smaller
commercial diesel engines, the oil drain interval
should not exceed 50 percent of the standard oil
drain interval for your engine.
NOTICE
In selecting oil for any engine application, both the oil
viscosity and oil performance classification/specifica-
tion as specified by the engine manufacturer must be
defined and satisfied. Using only one of these param-
eters will not sufficiently define oil for an engine
application.
In order to make the proper choice of a commercial
oil, refer to the following explanations:
API CI-4 – API CI-4 oils were developed in order to
meet the requirements of high performance diesel
engines that use cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR). API CI-4 oils are acceptable if the
requirements of Caterpillar's ECF-1 (Engine
Crankcase Fluid specification-1) are met.
API CH-4
– API CH-4 oils were developed in order to
protect low emissions diesel engines that use a 0.05
percent level of fuel sulfur. However, API CH-4 oils
may be used with higher sulfur fuels. API CH-4 oils
are acceptable if the requirements of Caterpillar's
ECF-1 (Engine Crankcase Fluid specification-1) are
met.
Note: CH-4 oils and CI-4 oils that have not met the
requirements of Caterpillar's ECF-1 Specification
may cause reduced engine life.
NOTICE
Failure to follow these oil recommendations can
cause shortened engine service life due to deposits
and/or excessive wear.
Note: Refer to Special Publication, SEBU6251,
“Caterpillar Commercial Diesel Engine Fluids
Recommendations” for additional information that
relates to lubrication for your engine.
Lubricant Viscosity Recommendations
The proper SAE viscosity grade of oil is determined
by the minimum ambient temperature during cold
engine start-up, and the maximum ambient
temperature during engine operation.
Refer to Table 11 (minimum temperature) in order to
determine the required oil viscosity for starting a cold
engine.
Refer to Table 11 (maximum temperature) in order to
select the oil viscosity for engine operation at the
highest ambient temperature that is anticipated.
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