ENGINE REQUIREMENTS — LUBRICATING OIL, FUEL AND FILTERS

The decision to extend oil and Þlter change intervals beyond those recommended rests with the
customers, the oil and oil Þlter suppliers. Extending oil drain intervals will not void the DDC
product warranty. In the event of engine failure or premature wearout when running extended
oil and Þlter change intervals, a determination will be made as to the extent, if any, that DDC
workmanship and materials were responsible. If DDC determines that the failure or early wearout
is related to workmanship or materials, warranty coverage of the repairs will apply. If the engine
fails or wears out within the DDC engine warranty period and this is determined to be a result
of extending oil drain intervals, any claim for reimbursement of expenses under the terms of
the engine warranty will be denied.

4.5 USED LUBRICATING OIL ANALYSIS

Detroit Diesel's POWER Trac used oil analysis program is recommended for all engines. Oil
analysis consists of laboratory tests to indicate conditions of the engine and/or the lubricant.
The “Warning Limits” are listed in Table 4-4, “Single Sample Used Oil Analysis Warning
Limits.” Oil analysis cannot completely assess the lubricating oil and should not be used to
extend oil drain intervals. Oil should be changed immediately if contamination exceeds warning
limits listed in Table 4-4.

All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 10/05) 4-7

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OIL DRAIN INTERVALS

ASTM Two-Stroke
Character- Conditions
or Other Cycle Engine Four-Stroke Cycle Engine Series
istics Measured
Methods Series
53, 71, 40, 50,
149 55 MBE 900 MBE 4000
92 60
D 445
Viscosity DIN Engine & Oil — — — — — —
51562
12.5 16.0 12.5 12.5
Kv100 °C,
— — SAE SAE SAE SAE 12.5 12.5
cSt., Min.
40 50 15W-40 15W-40
16.3 16.3
16.3 22.0
Kv100 °C, (25.0*) (25.0*)
— — SAE SAE 25.0* 20.0*
cSt., Max. SAE SAE
40 50
15W-40 15W-40
TGA
Engine 1.5
Soot, % Max. (E1131) 0.8 0.8 1.5 5.0 3.0
Combustion (4.5)*
or FTIR†
Pentane D 893
Engine 1.0
Insolubles, DIN 1.0 1.0 2.0 — —
Combustion (N/A)*
Max. 51565
Total Base
Number, D 4739 1/3 New Oil 50% 50%
Min.
Oil
Total Base
D 2896
Number, 1/3 New Oil 50% 50%
ISO 3771
Min.
D 2982
Glycol, Max. DIN Engine Negative 0.08 0.07
51375
Water, Max. D 1744 Engine 0.3% 0.3% 0.3%
Fuel
Dilution, D 3524 Engine 2.5% 7% 7%
Max.
Flash Point D 92
Engine & Oil Not Specified
COC °C, Min. ISO 2592
§ Engine 150
Iron, Max. D 5185 35 200 200 200 200
Wear (250)
Copper, Engine
D 5185 25 25 30 20 20 20
Max. § Wear
§ Engine
Lead, Max. D 5185 10 10 30 40 20 20
Wear
*
With API CH-4 / CI-4 Oil (CI-4 Plus is on the list of approved oils), PGOS, 93K214 approved list
† Infrared spectroscopy may also be used, provided it is calibrated to be equivalent to TGA.
§
These are general limits. Wear metal limits must be determined for specific application and oil used.
Marine engines only
NOTE: These limits are intended as guidance when a single oil sample is tested and are based on the
normal oil drain intervals listed in Table 4-1. Actual limits are dependent on engine, application, drain
interval and oil type. Refer to DDC Publication 7SE398 for determining warning limits specific to
your application.

Table 4-4 Single Sample Used Oil Analysis Warning Limits

4-8 All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 10/05)

7SE270 0510 Copyright © 2005 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION