TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
ENGINE
Arctic Operations
For operation in areas where the ambient temperature is
consistently below -10 deg F [-I23 deg C] and there is no
provision for keeping engines warm ’during shutdowns,
the lubricating oil should meet the requirements in Table
33.
Due to extreme operating conditions, oil change intervals
should be carefully evaluated paying particular attention
to viscosity changes and total base number decrease.
Oil designed to meet MIL-L-10295-A, which is now void,
and SAE 5W mineral oils should not be used.
Table 3-3: Arctic Oil Recommendations
Parameter
(Test Method)
Specifications
Performance
API class CC/SC or
Quality Level
API class CC/CD
Viscosity
10,000 Centistrokes Max.
@ -30 deg. F
5.75 Centistrokes Min.
@ 210 deg. F
Pour Point
At least 10 deg. F [6 deg. C]
(ASTM D-97)
below lowest expected
ambient temperature
Ash, sulfated
1.85% by wt. Maximum
(ASTM D874)
Grease
Cummins Engine Company, Inc., recommends use of
grease meeting the specifications of MIL-G-3545,
excluding those of sodium or soda soap thickeners.
Contact lubricant supplier for grease meeting these
specifications.
TEST
TEST PROCEDURE
High-Temperature Performance
Dropping point, deg. F
ASTM D 2265
350 min.
Bearing life, hours at 300 deg. F.
*FTM 331
10,000 rpm
600 min.
Low-Temperature Properties
Torque, GCM
ASTM D 1478
Start at 0 deg. F.
15,000 max.
Run at 0 deg. F.
5,000 max.
Rust Protection and Water Resistance
Rust test
ASTM D 1743
Pass
Water resistance, %
ASTM D 1264
20 max.
GREASE - Cont.
Stability
Oil separation, %
30 Hours @ 212 deg. F.
*FTM 321
5 max.
Penetration
Worked
ASTM D 217
250-300
Bomb Test, PSI Drop
ASTM D 942
100 Hours
10 max.
500 Hours
25 max.
Copper, Corrosion
*FTM 5309
Pass
Dirt Count, Particles/cc
*FTM 3005
25 Micron +
5,000 max.
75 Micron +
1,000 max.
125 Micron +
None
Rubber Swell
*FTM 3603
10 max.
*Federal Test Method Standard No. 791a.
Caution:
Do not mix brands of grease as damage to
bearings may
result.
Excessive
lubrication
is as
harmful
as inadequate lubrication.
After lubricating fan
hub, replace both pipe plugs.
Use of fittings will allow
lubricant to be thrown out, due to rotative speed.
Fuel
Cummins Diesel Engines have been developed to take
advantage of the high energy content and generally
lower cost of No. 2 Diesel Fuels.
Experience has shown
that a Cummins Diesel Engine will also operate
satisfactorily on No. 1 fuels or other fuels within the
following specifications.
Recommended Fuel Oil Properties:
Viscosity
Centistokes 1.4 to 5.8 @ 100
(ASTM D-445)
deg. F. (30 to 45 SUS)
Cetane Number
40 minimum except in cold
(ASTM D-613)
weather or in service with
prolonged
idle,
a
higher
cetane number is desirable.
Sulfur Content
Not to exceed 1% by weight.
(ASTM D-129 or 1552)
Water and Sediment
Not
to exceed
0.1%
by
(ASTM D-1796)
weight.
Carbon Residue
Not to exceed
0.25%
by
(Ransbottom ASTM
weight on 10% residue.
D-524 or D-189)
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