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c
CONDEMNING LIMITS FOR USED LUBRICATING OIL
When estimating the condition of used lubricating oil, the following properties along with the
corresponding limit values must be noted. If the limits are exceeded, measures must be
taken. Compare also with guidance values for fresh lubricating of the brand used.
PROPERTY
UNIT
LIMIT
TEST METHOD
Viscosity
cSt at 40 °C
max. 50% increase
ASTM D 445
Viscosity
cSt at 100 °C
max. 25% increase
ASTM D 445
Water
% V/V
max. 0.30
ASTM D 95 or
D 1744
Base Number
mg KOH/g
max. 50% depletion
ASTM D 2896
Total Acid Number mg KOH/g
max. 2.5 mg KOH/g
increase
ASTM D 664
Insolubles
% w/w in n-
Pentane
max. 1.0
ASTM D 893b
Oxidation
Abs/cm
max. 25
IR
Nitration
Abs/cm
max. 20
IR
APPROVED LUBRICATING OIL QUALITIES FOR W
Ä
RTSIL
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®
34SG
NATURAL GAS OPERATION
SUPPLIER
BRAND NAME
VISCOSITY
BN
SULPHATED
ASH (w-%)
BP
Energas NGL
SAE 40
4.5
0.45
Castrol
Duratec L
SAE 40
4.5
0.45
ChevronTexaco Geotex LA
SAE 40
5.2
0.45
ExxonMobil
Pegasus 705
Pegasus 805
Pegasus 905
Pegasus 1
SAE 40
SAE 40
SAE 40
SAE 40
5.3
6.2
6.2
6.5
0.49
0.50
0.49
0.49
Petro-Canada
Sentinel 445
SAE 40
4.7
0.40
Shell
Mysella LA 40
SAE 40
5.2
0.45
Total
Nateria X 405
SAE 40
5.2
0.45
USE OF NON-APPROVED LUBRICATING OILS:
Before using a lubricating oil not listed in the tables above, the engine manufacturer must
be contacted. Lubricating oils that are not approved have to be tested according to engine
manufacturer’s procedure.
Should unapproved lubricating oils be used during the engine warranty period, and there