Installation & Operation Manual
O-360 and IO-360 Series Engines
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© March 2004 Superior Air Parts Inc. Chapter 8 • Servicing Requirements
CHAPTER 8
Servicing Requirements
1. GENERAL
This section specifies the fuel and lubricants
required to operate the Vantage series engines.
For aircraft servicing, refer to the aircraft
manufacturer's manual.
2. LUBRICANTS
A. Oil grades are listed in Table 8-1.
B. Oil sump capacity is listed in
Table 8-2.
Table 8-1 • Oil Grades
All Models
Average Ambient Air
Recommended Grade Oil
All Temperatures
SAE 15W50 or 20W50
Cold (<30°F)
SAE 30 or 10W30
Standard (30° - 90°F)
SAE 40
Hot (>60°F)
SAE 50
Notes:
(1) For Break-In Operation (see Chapter 5.3.A) straight mineral oil meeting MIL-L-6082
should be used. After Break-In, Ashless Dispersant Oils meeting MIL-L-22851 or SAE
J-1899 are to be used.
(2) (Semi-Synthetic Oils may be used after break-in provided that they meet MIL-L-22851
or J-1899.
Table 8-2 • Oil Sump Capacity
Maximum Oil Capacity
8 U.S. Quarts
Minimum Safe Quantity in the sump
2.5 U.S. Quarts