Operation Manual
Table Of Contents
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Service and Maintenance 6.1 Lubrication System
6.1.1 Oil Change Intervals
● The oil change intervals are dependent on
the engine application and the quality of
the lube oil.
● If the engine runs fewer hours during the
year than stated in the table, the oil should
be changed at least once a year.
● The table refers to the following condi-
tions:
– For diesel fuel: sulfur content max. 0.5
% by weight.
– Continuous ambient temperatures down
to -10 °C / +14°F
● For fuels
– with sulfur content is > 0.5 to 1 %
or
– continuous ambient temperature below
-10 °C/+14°F
or
– with bio-diesel fuels in accordance with
DIN 51606-FAME the intervals between
oil changes should be halved.
● In the case of fuels containing more than
1 % sulfur, contact your service repre-
sentative.
Change the oil with the engine off but still
warm (lube oil temperature approx. 80 °C).
● If, for vehicle engines, lube oil change
intervals are determined by operating hours,
the lube oil change intervals indicated in table
6.1.1.1. for “Oil use under normal duty” will
apply.