
[5-2.] Selection of lubricating oil
1) Choice of lube oil
The selection of lube oil is very important to a diesel engine. If an unsuitable oil is used, or oil
change is neglected, it may result in damage, and a shorter engine life.
When selecting the lube oil, it must be one of the following.
2) Kinds of lube oil
Choose a lube oil with a rating higher than SAE class CC.
3) Lube oil viscosity
The viscosity of the lube oil greatly influences engine starting and running performance. The lube
oil weight number chosen should vary with the season and temperature.
4) Recommended brands of lube oil for crankcase:
SAE NO. SAE NO. SAE NO.
SUPPLIER BRAND TEMP. TEMP. TEMP. TEMP.
Below 10C 10-20C 20-35C Over 35C
Shell
Rotella 10W,20(W) 20(W) 30, 40 50
Talona 10W 20 30, 40 50
Rimula 20(W) 20(W) 30, 40 -
Caltex
Marine 10W 20 30,40 50
Multi-
purpose
20(W),
10(W)
20 30 50
Mobile
Delvac
Special
10W 20 30 -
Delvac
20W-40
20W-40 20W-40 - -
Delvac 1100
Series
10W, 20(W) 20(W) 30, 40 50
Delvac 1200
Series
10W, 20(W) 20(W) 30, 40 50
Esso
Estor HD 10W 20 30, 40 50
Lube HD - 20 30, 40 50
Standard 10W 20 30, 40 50
BP
Energol 20W 20W 40 50
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