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Maintenance Section
Refill Capacities
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Terminology
Certain abbreviations follow the nomenclature of
“SAE J754”. Some classifications follow “SAE J183”
abbreviations, and some classifications follow the
“EMA Recommended Guideline on Diesel Engine
Oil”. In addition to Perkins definitions, there are other
definitions that will be of assistance in purchasing
lubricants. Recommended oil viscosities can be found
in this publication, “Fluid Recommendations/Engine
Oil” topic (Maintenance Section).
Engine Oil
Commercial Oils
NOTIC
E
Perkins r equire the use of the following specifica-
tion of engine oil. Failure to use the appropriate
speci
fication of engine oil will reduce the life o f
your engine. Failure to us e the appropriate spec-
ification of engine oil will also reduce the life of
your
aftertreatment system.
Table 16
Classifications for the 1200 Series Industrial Engine
Oil Specification
API CJ-4
ACEA E9
ECF-3
API CJ-4 and ACEA E9 oil categories have the
following chemical limits:
•
1 percent maximum sulfated ash
•
0.12 percent maximum phosphorous
•
0. 4 percent maximum sulfur
The chemical li
mits were developed in order
to maintain the expected life of the engine
aftertreatment system. The performance of the
engine aftert
reatment system can be adversely
affected if oil that is not specified in table 16 is used.
Thelifeofyo
ur Aftertreatment system is defined by
the accumulation of ash on the surface of the filter.
Ash is the inert part of the particulate matter. The
system is de
signed in order to collect this particulate
matter. There is a very small percentage of particulate
matter that is left behind as the soot is burnt. This
matter will
eventually block the filter, causing loss
of performance and increased fuel consumption.
Most of the ash comes from the engine oil which is
gradually
consumed during normal operation. This
ash is passes through the exhaust. To meet the
designed life of the product, the use of the appropriate
engine oil
is essential. The oil specification that is
listed in table 16 has low ash content.
Maintena
nce intervals for engines that use
biodiesel – The oil change interval can be adversely
affected by the use of biodiesel. Use oil analysis in
order to m
onitor the condition of the engine oil. Use
oil analysis also in order to determine the oil change
interval that is optimum.
Note: These engine oils are not approved by
Perkins and these engine oils must not be
used:CC
, CD, CD-2, CF-4, CG-4, CH-4, and CI-4.
Lubricant Viscosity Recommendations
for Dir
ect Injection (DI) Diesel Engines
The correct SAE viscosity grade of oil is determined
by the
minimum ambient temperature during
cold engine start-up, and the maximum ambient
temperature during engine operation.
Refer to illustration 43 (minimum temperature) in
order to determine the required oil viscosity for
star
ting a cold engine.
Refer to illustration 43 (maximum temperature) in
orde
r to select the oil viscosity for engine operation at
the highest ambient temperature that is anticipated.
Gen
erally, use the highest oil viscosity that is
available to meet the requirement for the temperature
at start-up.
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