Wärtsilä Sweden AB

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Engine Group Engine Type Ref. Date Issue Document No. Page
8 Lubrication system Nohab F, WN25, WN25DF lha, mth 060816 14 91 939 119 00E 1(6)

Lubricating oils for diesel engines

1. Requirements and oil quality

The following requirements should be met for oils used in Wärtsilä Nohab and Wärtsilä 25 engines.

1.1 Viscosity
The oils should be of viscosity class SAE 30 or SAE 40. For normal operation, oil of either class could be
used provided they are combined with different thermostatic valves as described below.

Viscosity Thermostatic valve setting

SAE 30 63ºC
SAE 40 74ºC

Caution! Engines running under high ambient temperature conditions (≥ 50ºC) should use oils of
SAE 40 class combined with thermostatic valves set to 63ºC.

1.2 Viscosity index (VI)

Viscosity index should be minimum 95.

1.3 Alkalinity (BN)

The required lubricating oil alkalinity (base number) is tied to the fuel specified for the engine as shown in
the table below.

Fuel standard
Category ASTM D 975-01 Lube oil BN
BS MA 100:1996 CIMAC 2003 ISO 8217:2005(E)
ASTM D 396-04
GRADE 1-D DMX DX ISO-F-DMX
A 10 - 30
GRADE 2-D DMA DA ISO-F-DMA
B DMB DB ISO-F-DMB 15 - 30
GRADE 4-D DMC DC ISO-F-DMC
C 30 - 55
GRADE NO 5-6 RMA-10-RMK55 A30-K700 RMA-30-RMK700

1.4 Additives
The oils should contain additives that give good oxidation stability, corrosion protection, load carrying
capacity, neutralisation of acid combustion and oxidation residues and should prevent deposit formation
on internal engine parts, primarily piston cooling gallery, piston ring zone and bearing surfaces.

1.5 Foaming characteristics

Fresh lubricating oil should meet the following limits for foaming tendency and stability, according to the
ASTM D 892-92 test method:
Sequence I : 100 / 0 ml
Sequence II : 100 / 0 ml
Sequence III : 100 / 0 ml

1.6 Base oils

Only virgin base stocks are allowed. No recycled or re-refined base oils may be used.
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2 Condemning limits for used lubricating oils

Use the following criteria when estimating the condition of used lubricating oil. Used oil that does exceed
the limits shown must be changed. Compare also with the guidance values for fresh lubricating oil of the
brand used.

Property Unit Limit Test method

Viscosity cSt at 40ºC max 25 % decrease ASTM D 445
max 45 % increase
cSt at 100ºC max 20 % decrease
max 25 % increase
Water content % V/V max 0.30 ASTM D 95 / D 1744
Base number mg KOH/g HFO operation: min 20 ASTM D 2896
LFO operation: max 50 % depletion
Insolubles % m/m in n-Pentane max 2.0 ASTM D 893b
Flash point PMCC ºC min 170 ASTM D 93
Flash point COC ºC min 190 ASTM D 92

3 Change of lubricating oil brand

In order to minimize the risk of lubricating oil foaming, deposit formation, blocking of lubricating oil filters,
damage to engine components etc, the procedure below should be followed when changing the lubricat-
ing oil brand.

Note! If possible, change the lubricating oil brand in connection with an engine (piston) overhaul.

1. Drain old lubricating oil from the lubricating oil system.

2. Clean the lubricating oil system in case of an excessive amount of deposits on the surfaces of
engine components such as crankcase, camshaft compartment etc.
3. Fill the lubricating oil system with fresh lubricating oil.

If the procedure above is not followed, responsibility of possible damage and malfunctions caused by
lubricating oil change should always be agreed between the oil company and customer.

4 Approved lubricating oils for Wärtsilä Nohab and Wärtsilä 25 engines

The tables below show oils suitable for use in Wärtsilä Nohab F10, F20 and F30 and Wärtsilä 25 engine
types. Section 4.1 contains oils primarily for engines running on LFO, while section 4.2 contains oils des-
ignated for engines in HFO operation.

Note! The lubrication oil specification should be used as a guideline. Wärtsilä Sweden takes no
responsibility for difficulties that may be caused by the oils.

Note! Should unapproved oils be used during the engine warranty period without prior agreement
about testing with Wärtsilä Sweden, the engine guarantee is considered void.
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4.1 Approved system oils for engines running on LFO

The following oils are recommended for engines running on fuel of category A or B (see section 1.3), i e
for gas oil or marine diesel oil installations. Further, also BN 30 lubricating oils included in section 4.2 can
be used in installations operating on gas / marine diesel oil.

Supplier Brand name Viscosity BN Fuel category

Adnoc-Fod Marine Engine Oil X324 SAE 30 24 A, B
Marine Engine Oil X424 SAE 40 24
BP Energol DL-MP 30 SAE 30 9 A
Energol DL-MP 40 SAE 40 9 A
Energol HPDX 30 SAE 30 12 A
Energol HPDX 40 SAE 40 12 A
Energol DS3-153 SAE 30 15 A
Energol DS3-154 SAE 40 15 A
Castrol HLX 30 SAE 30 12 A
HLX 40 SAE 40 12 A
MLC 30 SAE 30 12 A
MLC 40 SAE 40 12 A
MHP 153 SAE 30 15 A, B
MHP 154 SAE 40 15 A, B
Seamax Extra 30 SAE 30 15 A, B
Seamax Extra 40 SAE 40 15 A, B
Chevron Ursa Super LA 30 SAE 30 10 A
(Texaco + Caltex + FAMM) Ursa Super LA 40 SAE 40 10 A
Delo 1000 Marine 30 SAE 30 12 A
Delo 1000 Marine 40 SAE 40 12 A
Taro 12XD 30 SAE 30 12 A
Taro 12XD 40 SAE 40 12 A
Taro 16XD 30 SAE 30 16 A, B
Taro 16XD 40 SAE 40 16 A, B
Delo 2000 Marine 30 SAE 30 20 A, B
Delo 2000 Marine 40 SAE 40 20 A, B
Taro 20DP 30 SAE 30 20 A, B
Taro 20DP 40 SAE 40 20 A, B
ENI S.p.A. (AGIP) Agip Cladium 120 SAE 30 SAE 30 12 A
Agip Cladium 120 SAE 40 SAE 40 12 A
ExxonMobil Delvac 1330 SAE 30 10 A
Exxmar 12 TP 30 SAE 30 12 A
Exxmar 12 TP 40 SAE 40 12 A
Mobilgard ADL 30 SAE 30 15 A, B
Mobilgard ADL 40 SAE 40 15 A, B
Mobilgard 312 SAE 30 15 A, B
Mobilgard 412 SAE 40 15 A, B
Mobilgard 1 SHC SAE 40 15 A, B
Indian Oil Corporation Servo Marine 1030 SAE 30 10 A
Servo Marine 1040 SAE 40 10 A
Servo Marine 103 SAE 30 12 A
Servo Marine 104 SAE 40 12 A
Servo Marine 2030 SAE 30 20 A, B
Servo Marine 2040 SAE 40 20 A, B
Servo Marine 203 SAE 30 20 A, B
Servo Marine 204 SAE 40 20 A, B
Kuwait Petroleum Q8 Mozart HPM 30 SAE 30 12 A
Q8 Mozart HPM 40 SAE 40 12 A
Q8 Mozart DP 30 SAE 30 15 A, B
Q8 Mozart DP 40 SAE 40 15 A, B
Nippon Oil Corporation SL230 SAE 30 22 A
SL240 SAE 40 22 A
Olje-Energi Goth Oil 325 SAE 30 25 A, B
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Petrobras Marbrax CCD-310 SAE 30 12 A

Marbrax CCD-410 SAE 40 12 A
Marbrax CCD-410-AP SAE 40 12 A
Marbrax CCD-415 SAE 40 15 A, B
Marbrax CCD-420 SAE 40 20 A, B
Shell Gadinia 30 SAE 30 12 A
Gadinia 40 SAE 40 12 A
Gadinia AL 30 SAE 30 15 A, B
Gadinia AL 40 SAE 40 15 A, B
Argina S 30 SAE 30 20 A, B
Argina S 40 SAE 40 20 A, B
Statoil MarWay 1030 SAE 30 10,6 A
MarWay 1040 SAE 40 10,6 A
Total / Lubmarine Atlanta Marine D 3005 SAE 30 8,5 A
Atlanta Marine D 4005 SAE 40 8,5 A
Disola M 3015 SAE 30 14 A
Disola M 4015 SAE 40 14 A
Disola M 3020 SAE 30 20 A, B
Disola M 4020 SAE 40 20 A, B

Note! Before using a lubricating oil not listed in section 4.1, Wärtsilä Sweden Technical Service de-
partment must be contacted. Lubricating oils that are not approved have to be tested according
to Wärtsilä standard procedures.

4.2 Approved system oils for engines running on HFO

The following oils are recommended for engines running on fuel of category C (see section 1.3), i e for
heavy fuel oil installations, having high sulphur contents in order to reach full service intervals.

Supplier Brand name Viscosity BN Fuel category

Adnoc-Fod Marine Engine Oil X330 SAE 30 30 C
Marine Engine Oil X430 SAE 40 30 C
BP Energol IC-HFX-303 SAE 30 30 C
Energol IC-HFX-304 SAE 40 30 C
Energol IC-HFX-403 SAE 30 40 C
Energol IC-HFX-404 SAE 40 40 C
Energol IC-HFX-504 SAE 40 50 C
Castrol TLX Plus 303 SAE 30 30 C
TLX Plus 304 SAE 40 30 C
TLX Plus 403 SAE 30 40 C
TLX Plus 404 SAE 40 40 C
TLX Plus 504 SAE 40 50 C
TLX Plus 554 SAE 40 55 C
Cepsa Troncoil 3040 PLUS SAE 40 30 C
Ertoil Koral 3040 SHF SAE 40 30 C
Troncoil 4040 PLUS SAE 40 40 C
Ertoil Koral 4040 SHF SAE 40 40 C
Troncoil 5040 PLUS SAE 40 50 C
Ertoil Koral 5040 SHF SAE 40 50 C
Chevron Taro 30 DP 30 SAE 30 30 C
(Texaco + Caltex + FAMM) Taro 30 DP 40 SAE 40 30 C
Delo 3000 Marine 30 SAE 30 30 C
Delo 3000 Marine 40 SAE 40 30 C
Taro 40 XL 40 SAE 40 40 C
Delo 3400 Marine 30 SAE 30 40 C
Delo 3400 Marine 40 SAE 40 40 C
Taro 50 XL 40 SAE 40 50 C
Delo 3550 Marine 40 SAE 40 55 C
Chinese Petroleum Cor- Marilube Oil W 304 SAE 40 30 C
poration Marilube Oil W 404 SAE 40 40 C
Marilube Oil W 504 SAE 40 50 C
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ENI S.p.A. (AGIP) Agip Cladium 300 S SAE 30 SAE 30 30 C

Agip Cladium 300 S SAE 40 SAE 40 30 C
Agip Cladium 400 S SAE 30 SAE 30 40 C
Agip Cladium 400 S SAE 40 SAE 40 40 C
Agip Cladium 500 S SAE 30 SAE 30 50 C
Agip Cladium 500 S SAE 40 SAE 40 50 C
Agip Cladium 550 S SAE 30 SAE 30 55 C
Agip Cladium 550 S SAE 40 SAE 40 55 C
ExxonMobil Exxmar 30 TP 30 SAE 30 30 C
Exxmar 30 DP 40 SAE 30 30 C
Mobilgard M 330 SAE 40 30 C
Mobilgard M 340 SAE 30 30 C
Exxmar 40 TP 30 SAE 30 40 C
Exxmar 40 TP 40 SAE 40 40 C
Mobilgard M 340 SAE 30 40 C
Mobilgard M 440 SAE 40 40 C
Exxmar 50 TP 40 SAE 40 50 C
Mobilgard M50 SAE 40 50 C
FL Selenia S.p.A. MAEO 4040 SAE 40 40 C
MAEO 4050 SAE 40 50 C
Fuchs Titan PSW 40 SAE 40 SAE 40 40 C
Titan PSW 55 SAE 40 SAE 40 55 C
Indian Oil Corporation Servo Marine 3030 SAE 30 30 C
Servo Marine 3040 SAE 40 30 C
Servo Marine 4030 SAE 30 40 C
Servo Marine 4040 SAE 40 40 C
Servo Marine 5040 SAE 40 50 C
Servo Marine 5540 SAE 40 55 C
Servo Marine K-3030 SAE 30 30 C
Servo Marine K-3040 SAE 40 30 C
Servo Marine K-4030 SAE 30 40 C
Servo Marine K-4040 SAE 40 40 C
Servo Marine K-5040 SAE 40 50 C
Servo Marine K-5540 SAE 40 55 C
Kuwait Petroleum Q8 Mozart MS 30 SAE 30 35 C
Q8 Mozart MS 40 SAE 40 35 C
Morris Lubricants Aquamor 130MD SAE 40 30 C
Aquamor 140MD SAE 40 40 C
Aquamor 150MD SAE 40 50 C
Neste NST 30 SAE 30 30 C
NST 40 SAE 40 30 C
Nippon Oil Corporation Marine T303 SAE 30 30 C
Marine T304 SAE 40 30 C
Marine T404 SAE 40 40 C
Marine T504 SAE 40 50 C
Pertamina Martron 430 SAE 40 30 C
Salyx 430 SAE 40 30 C
Martron 440 SAE 40 40 C
Salyx 440 SAE 40 40 C
Martron 450 SAE 40 50 C
Salyx 450 SAE 40 50 C
Petrobras Marbrax CCD-330 SAE 30 30 C
Marbrax CCD-430 SAE 40 30 C
Marbrax CCD-440 SAE 40 40 C
Marbrax CCD-450 SAE 40 50 C
Petrogal GALP Marine MH 4040 SAE 40 40 C
Petron Petromar XC 3030 SAE 30 30 C
Petromar XC 3040 SAE 40 30 C
Petromar XC 4030 SAE 30 40 C
Petromar XC 4040 SAE 40 40 C
Petromar XC 5540 SAE 40 55 C
Phillips Oil Trading Marine SR 30 SAE 30 30 C
Marine SR 40 SAE 40 30 C
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Repsol YPF Neptuno W NT 4000 SAE 30 SAE 30 40 C

Neptuno W NT 4000 SAE 40 SAE 40 40 C
Neptuno W NT 5500 SAE 30 SAE 30 55 C
Neptuno W NT 5500 SAE 40 SAE 40 55 C
Shell Argina T 30 SAE 30 30 C
Argina T 40 SAE 40 30 C
Argina X 40 SAE 40 40 C
Argina XL 40 SAE 40 50 C
Teboil Ward L 30 T SAE 30 SAE 30 30 C
Ward L 30 T SAE 40 SAE 40 30 C
Ward L 40 T SAE 30 SAE 30 40 C
Ward L 40 T SAE 40 SAE 40 40 C
Total / Lubmarine Aurelia XL 3030 SAE 30 30 C
Aurelia XL 4030 SAE 40 30 C
Aurelia TI 3030 SAE 30 30 C
Aurelia TI 4030 SAE 40 30 C
Aurelia TI 3040 SAE 30 40 C
Aurelia TI 4040 SAE 40 40 C
Aurelia TI 3055 SAE 30 55 C
Aurelia TI 4055 SAE 40 55 C
Aurelia XL 3040 SAE 30 40 C
Aurelia XL 4040 SAE 40 40 C
Aurelia XL 3055 SAE 30 55 C
Aurelia XL 4055 SAE 40 55 C

Note! Before using a lubricating oil not listed in section 4.2, Wärtsilä Sweden Technical Service de-
partment must be contacted. Lubricating oils that are not approved have to be tested according
to Wärtsilä standard procedures.

5 Turbocharger oils

Only synthetic based lubricating oils are recommended for use with ABB turbochargers. Viscosity must
be within limits and the oil must contain enough aging inhibitors and anti-foaming additives. See also
document 91 939 118 00, Selection of lubricating oils.

6 Hydraulic governor oils

Use SAE 10W40 crankcase oil.

7 Air starter (GA) oils

Oils for use in air starters of GA type should fulfil the criteria below.

Property Value
Viscosity 2 - 5 ºEngler (12 - 37 cSt) at 50ºC
Viscosity index (VI) 100 - 180
Freezing point -30 - -60ºC

Additionally, the oil should have good anti-rust and anti-corrosive characteristics. The above properties
are generally offered by oils for hydraulics. See also recommendations on servo lubricator oil reservoir.