Service Manual

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© 2001
Operating Media 4.1 Lube Oil
Lube oils are differentiated according to their
performance and quality class. In common
use are specifications named after the API
(American Petroleum Institute) and ACEA
(European Engine Oil Sequences).
Approved API Oils:
At least: CF-4
Approved ACEA Oils:
At least: E1-96
It is recommended to operate the engines
with Deutz Oil TLX10W-40FE Europe. If
this is not available, use the appropriate oil as
described above.
* Oil change intervals, see 6.1.1
Oil capacities, see 9.1
As the viscosity of the lube oil is dependent
on temperature, the choice of SAE grade
should be governed by the ambient tempera-
ture prevailing at the engine operating site.
Optimum operating behaviour will be attained
if you take the accompanying oil viscosity
diagram as a guide.
Should the temperature fall temporarily be-
low the limits of SAE grade selected, cold
starting may be affected but the engine will
not be damaged. In order to keep wear to a
minimum, do not exceed application limits for
extended periods of time.
Oil changes dictated by the seasons can be
avoided by using multi-grade lube oils. Multi-
grade oils, particularly light-flowing oils, also
reduce fuel consumption.
4.1.1 Quality 4.1.2 Viscosity
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Only with engine preheating