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Lubrication System
Engine: D4 D6
Oil volume, (incl. oil filter)
for all allowed installation inclinations 12 liters (3.2 US gals) 20 liters (5.3 US gals)
volume difference MIN – MAX 1.2 liters (0.3 US gals) 3.5 liters (0.9 US gals)
Oil pressure, hot engine,
idling 125 kPa (18.1 PSI) 125 kPa (18.1 PSI)
at full speed 450 kPa (65.3 PSI) 450 kPa (65.3 PSI)
Oil, viscosity: SAE 15W/40 (See table) SAE 15W/40 (See table)
Oil grade
1)
Sulphur content in fuel, by weight
< 0.5 – 1.0%
more than 1.0%
2)
Oil change interval: Reached first in operation:
All engines:
VDS-3
VDS-2 and ACEA E7
3), 4)
or VDS-2 and Global DHD-1
3)
or VDS-2 and API CH-4
3)
or VDS-2 and API CI-4
3)
200 hr. or 12 months 100 hr. or 12 months
NOTICE! Mineral based oil, either fully or semi-synthetic, can be used on condition that it complies with the quality
requirements above.
1)
Lowest recommended oil grade. Engine oil with higher oil grade is always possible to use.
2)
If sulphur content is > 1.0% by weight, use oil with TBN > 15.
3)
When oil quality specifications are joined by ”and” the engine oil must fulfill both requirements.
4)
ACEA E7 has replaced ACEA E5, but if available ACEA E5 can be used.
5)
ACEA E3 can be replaced by ACEA E4, E5 or E7.
6)
API CG-4 can be replaced by API CI-4.
VDS
ACEA
Global DHD
API
TBN
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Volvo Drain Specification
Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles
Global Diesel Heavy Duty
American Petroleum Institute
Total Base Number
Technical Data
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