oil type for 8v 92

[Rob Robinson]

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QUOTE 2.2 TWO-STROKE CYCLE ENGINES

The lubricating oil requirements for On-Highway applications of Series 53,
Series 71, and Series 92 two-stroke engines are outlined in this section.

SAE Viscosity Grade 40
API Classification CF-2

Lubricating oil for On-Highway applications for two-stroke cycle engines
must meet the following requirements:

a. 1.0% Ash Maximum as measured by ASTM D874
b. 7.0 TBN minimum as measured by ASTM D2896
c. 700 ppm zinc minimum as measured by ASTM D5185

At ambient temperature below freezing (0C (32F)), sufficient starter
cranking speed may not be achieved to start the engine with SAE 40 grade
oils. Where starting aids are not available or at very cold temperatures
(-18 to -32C) (0 to -25F) even if starting aids are available, the use of
multigrade SAE 15W-40 or monograde SAE 30 will improve startability. These
lubricants must possess a HT/HS Viscosity (measured by ASTM D 4741 or
equivalent) of 3.7 cP minimum. These oils must be replaced with monograde
SAE 40 lubricants as soon as ambient conditions permit. UNQUOTE




On 08/10/2007, PM7088@... wrote:
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> Thank-you for the correction! Yes, old fellow that I am, I think of a
> "Detroit" as a two stoke, happy to run in reverse and make a fool of
> itself! I saw one die that way....
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> Pete
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> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: "mbulriss" <mbulriss@...>
> Ummmm, oil..... always a controversial topic.
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> Just so we don't sow incorrect information for new users, I believe
> what you meant to say was that Detroit Two-Stroke Diesels (series 53,
> 71, 92, 149) are recommended by DD official publications to use
> monograde (40 or 50 weight) oils above freezing temps.
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> Four Stroke Detroits are not recommended to use monograde oils per the
> Detroit Diesel publication on ENGINE REQUIREMENTS — LUBRICATING OIL,
> FUEL AND FILTERS:
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> 2.1.5 MONOGRADE OILS
> Monograde oils, irrespective of API service category, should not be
> used in on-road applications in any DDC 4-stroke engines or in
> off-road applications in Series 40E, 50, 60, MBE 900 and
> MBE 4000 engines.
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> At least that's they way I read their literature.
>
> Mike Bulriss
> 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> San Antonio, TX - using Amsoil 15w-40 Heavy Duty Synthetic Diesel and
> Marine Oil and not using any or slinging any
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> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, PM7088@... wrote:
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> > Detroits use 40wt only!
> > Other Diesels are fine with 15-40 DIESEL RATED such as Rotella or Delo.
> >
> > YMMV, check with manufactor's site.
> >
> > Pete
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> >
> > -------------- Original message --------------
> > From: "Robert & Teri Rahn"
> > It has been a couple years since I have changed the oil in our bus
> > since we havnt been using it much. I forgot what type and how much oil
> > to buy. Seems like it was 8 gallons of chevron delo. Wal mart has a
> > cheap fully synthetic oil, it is 12 dollars a gallon, does it make
> > sense to use this or is it not suitable for diesels? They have 10 30
> > and 5 30 I think. Thanks
> >
> > Robert Rahn
> > Kalispell, Mt.
> > 88 pt 40
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Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
94 WLWB


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