TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
ENGINE
viscosity index improve additive which has a tendency to
lose its effectiveness after a short period of use in a high
speed engine.
These oils should be avoided.
2. Oils which meet the low temperature SAE
viscosity standard (O deg.
F [18 deg.
C]) carry a suffix
"W." Oils that meet the high temperature viscosity SAE
standard (210 deg.
F [99 deg.
C] ) as well as the low
temperature carry both viscosity ratings example:
2020W. See Table 182.
Table 18-2: Operating Temperatures Vs Viscosity
Ambient Temperatures
Viscosity
10 deg F.
[-23 deg.
C] and below
See Table 18-3
10 to 30 deg.
F.
[-23 to - 1 deg.
C]
1OW
20 to 60 deg.
F [-7 to 16 deg.
C]
20-20W
40 deg.
F.
[4 deg.
C] and above
30
Arctic Operations
For operation in areas where the ambient temperature is
consistently below 10 deg.
F [23 deg.
C] and there is no
provision for keeping engines warm during shutdowns,
the lubricating oil should meet the requirements in Table
18-3.
Table 18-3: Arctic Oil Recommendations
Parameter
(Test Method)
Specifications
Performance
API class CC/SC
Quality Level
API class CC/CD
SAE Viscosity Grade
10W-20, 10W-30, 10W-40
Viscosity @ -30 deg
F
10,000 Centistokes
(ASTM D-445)
Maximum
Pour Point
At least 10 deg
F
[6 deg
C]
(ASTM D-97)
below lowest expected
ambient temperature
Ash, sulfated
1.85 wt
% Maximum
(ASTM D-874)
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 void, and
SAE 5W oils should not be used.
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.
Stability
Oil separation, %
30 Hours @ 212 deg F
*FTM 321
5 max.
Penetration
Worked
ASTM D 217
250-300
Bomb Test, PSI Drop
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 grease and lubricating oil 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 rotate speed.
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