Lube oils

Lube oil quality

Only highly alloyed lube oils are used for today’s modern Diesel engines. They
consist of base oils with additives

The lube oil guidelines for Liebherr Diesel engines is based on the following
specifications and guidelines.

API - Classification : CG-4, CF-4

(American Petroleum Institute)

ACEA (CCMC) - Classification : E2-96, E3-96, (D4, D5), E4-98

(Association des Constructeurs Européens de l’Automobile)

Naturally aspirated engines CG-4, CF-4, E2-96, D4

Turbo charged engines CG-4, CF-4, E2-96, D4, E3-96, D5, E4-98

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 Lube oil viscosity

Lube oil viscosity

• To classify the lube oil viscosity, SAE classification (Society of Automotive Engineers) is
used.
• The deciding factor for the correct selection of SAE classification is the ambient
temperature.
• The selection of the SAE classification provides no information about the quality of the lube
oil.
• If the viscosity is too high, starting difficulties may arise, if the viscosity is too low,
the lubrication efficiency may be endangered.
• The temperature ranges shown in the chart below are guidelines and can be exceeded or
fallen below for a short time.

SAE 15W-30
SAE 15W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-30
SAE 5W-40

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 Coolant

Coolant
To assure protection against corrosion of the cooling system, the coolant must
contain at least 50 % corrosion inhibitor / antifreeze all year round.
This protects to approx. -37°C.
If coolant is lost, it has to be ensured that the percentage never drops below
50%.

Important:
Do not use more than 60% corrosion inhibitor / antifreeze, a higher
percentage would actually reduce the cooling effect and antifreeze
protection.
Check the ratio of the coolant during maintenance checks. Change the fluid at
least once every 2 years.

In addition, due to a chamical additive in the water filter (DCA4), the

coolant system or any parts which come in contact with the coolant, such as
coolant pump, cylinder liners etc. are protected from cavitation, corrosion,
scale deposits and foam formation.

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 Diesel coolant Additives DCA 4
The mixing ratio of corrosion inhibitor, antifreeze and the DCA 4
concentration must be checked during maintenance work (every 500 hrs. )
and must be corrected, if necessary.
The DCA 4 concentration must be between 0.3 – 0.8 units per liter.
To check, we recommend the test kit CC 2602 M by Fleetguard.
The coolant must be changed every 2 years.
Before adding new coolant, check the cooling system for cleanliness, clean if necessary.
To fill the cooling system
To fill or refill the cooling system after repairs, liquid DCA 4 must be added to the
corrosion inhibitor / antifreeze in addition to the DCA 4 concentration already contained in the
water filters.

Cooling system Required quantity DCA 4 liquid DCA 4 Water filter

contents
Liter Container @ 0.5 Liter Liter Description Id. No.

24 - 39 3 or 1,4 WF 2071 7367045

40 - 59 4 or 1,9 WF 2072 7381493

60 - 79 5 or 2,4 WF 2073 7367052

80 -115 8 or 3,8 WF 2073 7367052

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