TP-6774 2/14a20 Section 2 Scheduled Maintenance
2.2 Lubrication System
Use oil that meets the American Petroleum Institute
(API) classification of CD or CF. Using an unsuitable oil
or neglecting an oil change may result in damage and a
shorter engine life. Figure 2-1 shows the recommended
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) viscosity
designation for given operating temperature ranges.
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SAE 20W*
SAE 30*
SAE 40*
SAE 10W--30**
SAE 10W--40**
SAE 10W--60**
SAE 15W--40 **
SAE 5W--30 ***
SAE 0W--30 ***
SAE 10W*
SAE 5W--40 ***
* Mineral base
** Semi-- synthetic base
*** Synt hetic base
SAE-- Grade
SAE 15W--40 **
SAE 20W--60 **
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40
--
35
--
30
--
25
--
20
--
15
--
10
--
50
+
5
+
10
+
15
+
20
+
25
+
30
+
35
+
40
+
45
+
50
Figure 2-1 Engine Oil Selection
Note: Failure to observe the oil specifications may
cause inadequate lubrication/oil pressure and
cold-starting difficulties.
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