LUBRICATING OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
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ENGINE OPERATION
Excessive periods of idling or repeated cold starts should be avoided, as they will cause
excessive dilution of the oil by fuel, requiring more frequent oil changes and dangerously
lowering the flash point of the oil.
Should there be a lubricating oil supply problem, or if the fuel being used contains more than
0.5% sulphur, Perkins Engines (Stafford) Limited must be consulted to give advice in
selecting a suitable grade.
The following list gives details of some of the oils that meet the required specifications. Note
that the brand names may change as oils are upgraded or reformulated.
An up-to-date list is maintained by Perkins Engines (Stafford) Limited of major oil companies
products and information, which can be obtained from Perkins Engines (Stafford) Service
Department.
APPROVED INDUSTRIAL OIL A1 SPECIFICATIONS BSEN 590
(Suitable for fuel to Class A2 specifications BS2869 Part 2).
Oil Company Type
CASTROL CRH/RX Super
ELF Multiperfo XC
KUWAIT OIL Co Q8 T400
MOBIL Delvac 13
Delvac Super 1300 (15W/40)
SHELL Rimula X
ESSO Essolube XD 3+
TEXACO Ursa Super LA
WARNING
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL
INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY OFFERED WITH THE ENGINE, AS
IT MAY RESULT IN ENGINE DAMAGE.
