Specified and recommended SAE quality and viscosity grades at low ambient temperatures - AH18.00-U-1000-01BA

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Fig 1: Identifying Specified And Recommended SAE Quality And Viscosity Grades At Low Ambient Temperatures

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SPECIFIED ENGINE OIL QUALITY GRADES

Number	Description		Engine 606	Engine 104, 111, 112, 113, 119, 120
BE18.00-P-1001-03A	Specified engine oil quality grades	CCMC	D4	G4
		CCMC	D5 PD2	G5
		API	CE CF-4	SG

Specified and recommended quality and viscosity grades according to SAE at continuous ambient temperatures

Recommended engine oils meet a test sequence according to CCMC. Only countries, in which oils according to CCMC are not available, can use oils according to the API classification (American Petroleum Institute).

Following the SAE grades exactly according to ambient air temperatures would result in frequent engine oil changes. The temperature ranges for the SAE grades should therefore be regarded as a guideline which may be exceeded for brief periods.

Engine oils of the same quality grade can be mixed with each other (for example CCMC G5/PD2 or API SG/CE as possible combinations).

Further notes, regarding viscosity grades and recommended engine oils, see Specifications for Service Products.