Operating instructions
Page
OB-12
Lubrication
and Maintenance
DODGE
Turbo Diesel
Arctic
operation
Where there are no
provisions
to keep the engine warm when it is operating in ambient temperatures consistently
below -23°C [-10°F]
f
use a lubricating oil
that
meets the following requirements (See Section
OE
- Lubricating Oil
Specifications).
SAE
5W30
viscosity
grade
synthetic
oils
may be
used
provided they meet the minimum
viscosity
at 100°C [212°FJ.
Coolant
Use
antifreeze during all
seasons
to protect the cooling
system
from
corrosion as well as freezing damage. The
antifreeze
should
be changed every two
years.
A
mixture of 50% water and 50% ethylene-glycol base antifreeze is required for operation of the engine in
temperature environments above -37°C [-34°F]. A mixture of 40% water and 60% antifreeze is recommended for
temperatures below -37°C f-34°F].
Note:
In tropical climates where antifreeze availability may be limited, use a corrosion inhibitor (Cummins Liquid
DCA,
or an equivalent) to protect the engine coding
system.