
5 Maintenance Section Lubricant Specifications
Maintenance Section
Lubricant Specifications
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Lubricant Information
SMCS Code: 1000; 1300; 7581
General Information
Because of government regulations regarding the certification of engine exhaust emissions, the lubricant recommendations must be followed.
Table 1
API Classifications
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CF | CC, CD |
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Note: API CF is not the same classification as API
Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) Oils
The “Engine Manufacturers Association Recommended Guideline on Diesel Engine Oil” is recognized by Caterpillar. For detailed information about this guideline, see the latest edition of EMA publication, “EMA
API Oils
The Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System by the American Petroleum Institute (API) is recognized by Caterpillar. For detailed information about this system, see the latest edition of the “API publication No. 1509”. Engine oils that bear the API symbol are authorized by API.
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Typical API symbol |
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Diesel engine oils CC, CD,
Grease
The classifications of grease are based on the
“ASTM D217” worked penetration characteristics. These characteristics for grease are given a defined consistency number.
Terminology
Certain abbreviations follow the nomenclature of
“SAE J754”. Some classifications follow “SAE J183” abbreviations, and some classifications follow the “EMA Recommended Guideline on Diesel Engine Oil”. In addition to Caterpillar definitions, there are other definitions that will be of assistance in purchasing lubricants. Recommended oil viscosities can be found in this publication, “Engine Oil” topic (Maintenance Section).
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Engine Oil
SMCS Code: 1348
Caterpillar Diesel Engine Oil
Caterpillar Oils have been developed and tested in order to provide the full performance and service life that has been designed and built into Caterpillar Engines. Caterpillar Oils are currently used to fill diesel engines at the factory. These oils are offered by Caterpillar dealers for continued use when the engine oil is changed. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for more information on these oils.
Due to significant variations in the quality and in the performance of commercially available oils, Caterpillar makes the following recommendations:
•Caterpillar Diesel Engine Oil (10W30)