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Engine oil
Lubricating oils are specified according to performance and qual-
ity class. It is usual for specifications to be given in accordance
with the API (American Petroleum Institute) and the ACEA (Euro-
pean Automobile Manufacturers Association).
Permitted API oils: CH-4 / CG-4 / CI-4
Permitted ACEA oils: E3-96 / E4-07 / E5-02 / E7-04
Only use oil of a recognised brand to lubricate the engine. The
choice of a correct oil guarantees that the engine starts easily,
because an oil film remains on the cylinder walls and bearing sur-
faces. The friction is low and so the starting rpm necessary for a
dependable start can be achieved with a lower starting torque.
An incorrect choice of oil can lead to a thickened oil layer on the
cylinder walls and bearing surfaces. This can in turn lead to higher
frictional resistance and more effort, which forms a hindrance to
reaching the starting rpm required for a dependable start, and this
results in a reduced life-span.
Recommended lubricating oil viscosity
There are two important considerations when it comes to ambient
temperature in order to achieve satisfactory engine performance.
the possibility to turn the engine over quickly enough to make
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an easy start possible and
adequate lubrication of internal wear surfaces during starting
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and warming up.
By making the right choice of lubricating oil these requirements
can be met.
Because the viscosity (runniness) of lubricating oil varies with tem-
perature, the ambient temperature in which the engine is started
determines the choice of viscosity class (SAE class).
To avoid having to change the oil for different seasons we recom-
mend SAE 15W-40 all-season motor oil.
For example:
Vetus Marine Diesel Engine Oil 15W40
Shell Rimula R4 L 15W40
For oil capacity see page.
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11 Operating media
Lubricating oil
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