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Deutz Lubricating Oil Quality Classes PDF
Deutz Lubricating Oil Quality Classes PDF
H 0685-3
Issue February 2007
Contents
1 Scope
2 Lubricating oil Quality Classes
2.1 Lubricating oil Quality Classes DQC I-02 and DQC II-05
2.2 Lubricating oil Quality Classes DQC III-05 and DQC IV-05
3 Release
3.1 General release process
3.2 Release of original oils and package releases
3.3 Release of oils with reference to package releases
3.4 Release of reblended oils
3.5 Release of rebranded oils
3.6 Release information
3.7 Release costs
Appendix A DQC I-02 and DQC II-05 - release request
Appendix B DQC III-05 and DQC IV-05 - requirements
Appendix C DQC III-05 and DQC IV-05 - release request
Appendix D DQC III-05 and DQC IV-05 - release request - for rebranded oilsl
Appendix E Applicable standards
1 Scope
This company standard sets out the conditions for the lubricating oil suppliers for engine oils which must be applied for
high-speed DEUTZ diesel engines. It includes specifications regarding DEUTZ lubricating oil Quality Classes (DQC) as
well as the requirements and release procedures.
DEUTZ is the sole owner of the trademark DQC which is protected with the German Department for Patents and Brand
Names under file number 304 59 318. Releases under this company standard are limited to the non-exclusive right to use
the name for marking these lubricating oils as per this company standard within the scope of marketing of released
lubricating oils. DEUTZ retains all rights and claims regarding the DQC trade mark. DEUTZ alone has the right to
dispose of the mark and DEUTZ has the right to decide on the future of the DQC mark.
The pilot sample testing and release is carried out on DEUTZ AG's premises by the "Exhaust and Lubricants"
department.
Continuation on page 2 to 5
Appendices pages 6 to 18
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Engine oils that are released under the higher DQC classifications may also be used in the next lower DQC classes.
The engine oil properties must not change during normal storage periods and must be miscible in any ratio with other
engine oils released by DEUTZ. No precipitation, layering or opacity may occur in these mixtures. The engine oils must
be free of any solid particles and water.
Engine oils permitted under this standard must not contain any ingredients which are classified as prohibited or
undesirable under VDA Guideline 232-101.
The designation and quantity of ingredients which have to be declared under VDA Guideline 232-101 must be shown.
2.1 Lubricating oil Quality Classes DQC I-02 and DQC II-05
Lubricating oils in the lubricating oil Quality Class DQC I-02 and DQC II-05 may be released by DEUTZ if the
requirements for the following classifications are complied with:
Lubricating oil of Quality Classes DQC I-02 and DQC II-05 which comply with these ACEA or API classifications may
be used in DEUTZ engines without having a specific DEUTZ release.
Lubricating oils which have been tested in a DEUTZ release test and have been released by DEUTZ in writing may be
listed in the datasheets or other publications by the lubricating oil manufacturers as complying with lubricating oil
Quality Class DQC I-02 or DQC II-05. Such claims shall not be used for oils which have not been released.
Single-grade oils are also permissible for DQC I-02 and DQC II-05 in terms of TR 0199-99-3002 specifications.
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2.2 Lubricating oil Quality Classes DQC III-05 and DQC IV-05
Lubricating oil complying with DEUTZ Quality Class DQC III-05 and DQC IV-05 may be released by DEUTZ it the
appropriate release requirements have been fulfilled.
The requirements for DQC III-05 and DQC IV-05 oils are listed in Appendix B. The limit values shown in the tables are
for DQC III-05 according to ACEA E7-04 and for DQC IV-05 according to ACEA E7-04 and ACEA E4-99 but in part
with higher requirements. These requirements have been defined in terms of low turbocharger pollution when using
closed ventilation, as well as for improved oxidation stability under high thermial lubricating oil load.
For DQC III-05 the SAE classes 10W-30, 15W-30 and 15W-40 will also be accepted additionally if values drop below
the specified limits with sufficient safety. This will not usually be the case with the oils in these SAE classes presently on
the market but could be possible with regard to newly developed oils in principle.
Lubricating oil manufacturers may list released lubricating oils in datasheets or other publications as complying with
lubricating oil Quality Classes DQC III-05 or DQC IV-05. Such claims shall not be used for oils which have not been
released.
3 Release
3.1 General release process
Necessary actions for the applicant:
• Completing the form with manufacturer's details as set out in Appendix A for DQC I-02 or DQC II-05, or as set out in
Appendix C for DQC III-05 or DQC IV-05
-If a different method of measurement from that given in the template is used for a certain measured value, this
must be entered in the relevant field and marked in red.
-Test bench results of CEC and ASTM test methods are only recognised if they have accreditation by DIN EN
ISO/IEC 17025 or the ASTM Test Monitoring Center and regular successful participation in round-robin tests
can be proven. Only independent test bench laboratories (e.g. APL and ISP) and test bench laboratories of the
additive producers are permissible.
-Results of laboratory tests are recognized if the testing laboratory has DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and
has participated successfully in interlaboratory tests.
-Only test results from the following test laboratories are accepted for the deposit test according to DIN 51535:
APL Automobil-Prüftechnik Landau GmbH
Am Hölzel 11
D-76829 Landau
I.S.P. GmbH
Neuenkirchener Strasse 7
D-48499 Salzbergen
• Copies of the original test reports must be submitted (engine and laboratory tests).
• Submission of the lubricating oil datasheet in English and, if available, in German *).
• Submission of the safety datasheet in English and, if available, in German *).
• Infra red spectrum of the lubricating oil (only for DQC III-05 or DQC IV-05)
• Submission of a sample of the lubricating oil (DQC I-02 or DQC II-05: 2 x 0.5 l, DQC III-05 or DQC IV-05:
2 x 1 l), supplied in HDPE bottles.
With his signature the applicant confirms that all the results and data given in the application are correct, that the
conditions described in this Company Standard are accepted and the applicant undertakes to observe the conditions. If
the applicant is guilty of specifying incorrect results and data and DEUTZ grants a release according to this Company
Standard and engine damage is incurred as a result of the oil quality, the applicant is obliged to compensate DEUTZ’s
losses in case of such damage and to release them from third party claims. If the applicant is guilty of violating the
conditions of this Company Standard and DEUTZ incurs damage as a result, the applicant is obliged to compensate
DEUTZ for such damages and to release them from claims by third parties.
The applicant will normally only market one product worldwide under one brand name, which has been tested and
released by DEUTZ. The oil code will indicate clearly the identity of the engine oil here. In exceptional cases, the
applicant may market different formulations in different countries under the same product designation with different oil
codes, provided DEUTZ has tested and released each formulation. In this case the applicant undertakes to sell only one
product with this formulation in each country.
The applicant undertakes not to make any recommendations concerning use in DEUTZ engines (e.g. with regard to oil
change intervals, viscosity classes etc.) if these do not comply with the recommendations made by DEUTZ.
The application papers and the oil sample must be sent to the following address:
DEUTZ AG
Dept. "Abgas und Betriebsstoffe"
Ottostr. 1
D-51149 Köln
Germany
The forms with the manufacturer's details, the safety datasheets and the IR spectrum must also be sent by e-mail to
lubricants.de@deutz.com
DEUTZ AG will use all the data provided by the applicant exclusively for their own purposes and for assessment of the
release application.
A release is normally valid for 3 years from the written validation by DEUTZ and becomes invalid automatically at the
end of this period. The right to use the DQC mark always expires when the validity expires. The applicant is advised to
submit a renewal application in good time.
The applicant undertakes to inform DEUTZ in writing of any change of the composition of the oil at least 3 months in
advance. If any engine damage is caused by a change in the quality of the lubricating oil and the applicant has not
advised DEUTZ in advance in writing of such a change by the above-mentioned deadline, the applicant undertakes to
compensate DEUTZ for any damage and to release the company from any claims by third parties.
DEUTZ reserves the right to withdraw a release at any time if there are important reasons.
Important reasons in this sense are especially (but not only):
- Any change in the quality of the lubricating oil or its composition (base oil or additives) for the engine oil to
which the release applies
- Insolvency or imminent insolvency of the lubricating oil supplier
- Improper use of the DEUTZ DQC trade mark
Should the composition of an oil be changed, the release process will be the same as for the first release of the changed
oil.
package release of the additive manufacturer and with regard to the validity of engine test results in slightly varied oil
compositions. The complete application (appendix C) must be filled in for releases of original oils and package releases.
DEUTZ AG - Standards
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Appendix D DQC III-05 and DQC IV-05 - release request - for rebranded oilsl
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DIN 51379-2 Testing of lubricants; determination of molybdenum content of lubricating oils; analysis
by wavelength dispersive X-ray spectrometry (XRS)
DIN 51391-2 Testing of lubricants; determination of the content of additive elements; analysis
by wavelengthdispersive X-ray spectrometry (XRS)
DIN 51391-3 Testing of lubricants - Determination of the content of additive elements - Part 3: Direct
determination of Ca, Mg, Zn and Ba by optical emission spectral analysis with inductively
coupled plasma (ICP OES)
DIN 51396-1 Testing of lubricants - Determination of wear elements - Part 1: Direct determination
by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES)
DIN 51396-2 Testing of lubricants - Determination of wear elements - Part 2: Analysis of wavelength
dispersive X-ray spectrometry (XRF)
E DIN 51399-1 Testing of lubricants - Determination of additive elements, wear and other contaminations -
Part 1: Direct determination by optical emission spectral analysis with inductively coupled
plasma (ICP OES)
DIN 51400-2 Testing of mineral oils and fuels - Determination of sulfur content (total sulfur) - Part 2:
Combusting according to Grote-Krekeler; acidimetric titration; gravimetric determination
DIN 51443-2 Testing of lubricants - Determination of the boron content - Part 2: Direct determination
by optical emission spectral analysis with inductively coupled plasma (ICP OES)
DIN 51535 Testing of petroleum products - Determination of deposition forming tendency of motor oils
in exhaust turbochargers and intercoolers of supercharged diesel engines
DIN 51551 Testing of lubricants and liquid fuels; determination of the carbon residue; Conradson method
DIN 51558-1 Testing of Mineral Oils; Determination of the Neutralization Number, Colour-indicator
titration
DIN 51562-1 Viscometry - Measurement of kinematic viscosity by means of the Ubbelohde viscometer -
Part 1: Viscometer specification and measurement procedure
DIN EN 590 Automotive fuels - Diesel - Requirements and test methods
DIN EN ISO 2592 Petroleum products - Determination of flash and fire points - Cleveland open cup method
DIN EN ISO 6245 Petroleum products - Determination of ash
DIN EN ISO 12185 Crude petroleum and petroleum products - Determination of density - Oscillating
U-tube method
DIN EN ISO 14596 Petroleum products - Determination of sulphur content - Wavelength-dispersive
X-ray fluorescence spectrometry
DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
DIN ISO 2909 Petroleum products - Calculation of viscosity index from kinematic viscosity
DIN ISO 3016 Petroleum oils; determination of pour point
DIN ISO 3771 Petroleum products; total base number; perchloric acid potentiometric titration method
Cummins ISM Cummins ISM Test Method for Lubricant Qualification
Mack T-12 Mack T-12 Test Method for Lubricant Qualification
SAE J300 Engine Oil Viscosity Classification
VDA 232-101 List of declarable substances