15 How to Procedures
This section covers the Detroit™ recommendations on how to select lubricating oil, diesel fuel, and coolant. Also included
are basic engine maintenance procedures which can be performed by the operator.
NOTICE:
The manufacturer’s warranty applicable to the engine provides in part that the provisions of such
warranty shall not apply to any engine unit that has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident. Accordingly,
malfunctions attributable to neglect or failure to follow the manufacturer’s fuel or lubricating recommendations
may not be within the coverage of the warranty.
15.1 How to Select Lubricating Oil
Refer to DDC-SVC-BRO-0001for more information.
Detroit Fluids Specification (DFS) DFS 93K223 (API FA-4) or DFS 93K222 (API CK-4) oils are recommended for use
in the engine.
For optimal fuel economy, use DFS 93K223 approved API FA-4 engine oil.
15.2 How to Replace the Lubricating Oil and Oil Filter
The oil filter is an integral part of the lubrication system. Proper filter selection and maintenance are important to satisfactory
engine performance and service life. The filter should be used to maintain a clean system, not to clean up a contaminated
system. The maintenance intervals for the appropriate duty cycle are listed in tables in this manual.
Change the oil and replace the lubricating oil filter as follows:
NOTE:
If the used oil was contaminated by fuel or coolant, it may be necessary to take the vehicle to a certified
Detroit Service Center. The Service Center may drain the oil and then remove the oil pan, oil pump, and oil pump
intake manifold to drain the remaining oil held back by the backflow valve. It is important to remove all
contaminated oil from the engine.
NOTE:
Change the engine oil only when the engine oil temperature is approximately 60°C (140°F). Changing cold
oil will result in extended drain times.
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All information subject to change without notice.
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