Selection Of Engine Oil

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Recommendation

API Latest (ILSAC Latest) or ACEA A5/B5/5W30

Allowed Oil Grade

API SL or above
ILSAC GF-3 or above
ACEA A3 or above

Allowed SAE Viscosity

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NOTE: For best performance and maximum protection of all types of operation, select only those lubricants which:

Satisfy the requirement of the ILSAC, API or ACEA classification.
Have proper SAE grade number for expected ambient temperature range.
Lubricants that do not have both an SAE grade number and ILSAC, API or ACEA service classification on the container should not be used.