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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 Specification” topic (Maintenance
Section).
Engine Oil
Perkins Diesel Engine Oil
Perkins DEO CI-4 multi-grade oil has been
developed and tested to provide full performance and
service life that has been designed and built into
Perkins Engines. Consult your Perkins distributors for
more information.
Commercial Oils
NOTICE
Perkins require the use of the following specifica-
tion of engine oil. Failure to use the appropriate
specification of engine oil will reduce the life of
your engine.
Table 13
Oil Specification for 1206A and the 1206D Industrial Engines
Minimum Oil Specification API CI-4
ECF-2
Preferred Oil Specification CK-4
M0090743
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Maintenance Section
Engine Oil Specification
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