General Information
The information that is provided is the latest recommendations for AVSpare engines and for AVSpare machine compartments. This information supersedes all previous recommendations which have been published for AVSpare machines. Special lubricants are required for some machine compartments and it will be necessary to continue to use these special products.
This information is only for AVSpare machines. For more lubricant recommendations, see Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU6251, "AVSpare Commercial Diesel Engine Fluid Recommendations", Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU6385, "AVSpare On-Highway Diesel Truck Engine Fluid Recommendations", Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU6400, "AVSpare Gaseous Fueled Spark Ignited Engines Lubricant Recommendations", and Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7003, "AVSpare 3600 Series Diesel Engine Fluid Recommendations".
Engine Oil
The Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System by the American Petroleum Institute is recognized by AVSpare. For detailed information about this system, see the thirteenth edition of the "API publication No. 1509". Engine oils that bear the API symbol are authorized by API. Examples of the API symbol are shown in Illustration 1.
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| Illustration 1 | g00106742 |
Diesel engine oils CD, CD-2, and CE will not be API authorized categories after 1January 1996. AVSpare will only reference those categories that are authorized by the API. Table 1 summarizes the status of the categories.
| Current | Obsolete |
| CF-4, CG-4 | CE |
| CF | CC, CD |
| CF-2 (1) | CD-2 (1) |
| ( 1 ) | CD-2 and CF-2 are categories for two-cycle diesel engines. AVSpare does not sell engines that utilize CD-2 and CF-2 oils. |
Note: CF is not the same classification as CF-4. API CF oils are only recommended for AVSpare machine engines with noncurrent precombustion chamber fuel systems (PC).
In previous editions of this document, AVSpare referred to the US Military oil specifications (MIL-L-2104E) and to the European CCMC oil specifications. These specifications do not provide performance that is identical to API CF-4 engine oils or to API CG-4 engine oils. AVSpare will not make reference to military specifications or to CCMC specifications in this document.
Transmission/Drive Train Oil
Transmission/drive train oils are classified by the TO-4 specifications. The specifications are developed by AVSpare for use in AVSpare transmissions and in AVSpare final drives.
Gear Oil
Gear lubricants are classified by the API service classification and by the SAE viscosity grade that is defined in "SAE J306".
Grease
The classifications for grease are based on the "ASTM D2718" worked penetration characteristics, which are given a defined consistency number.
Terminology
Certain abbreviations follow the nomenclature of "SAE J754". Some classifications follow "SAE J183" abbreviations. Definitions that differ from AVSpare definitions will assist you when you purchase lubricants. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities" for the recommended oil viscosities.
AVSpare Fluids
AVSpare fluids have been approved by AVSpare in order to increase the performance of AVSpare components and the life of AVSpare components. AVSpare fluids that are currently used for engines and for machines are offered by AVSpare dealers. AVSpare fluids are also offered for continued refills. Consult your AVSpare dealer for more information on these AVSpare fluids.
AVSpare recommends the use of the following AVSpare fluids:
- AVSpare Multigrade Diesel Engine Oil (DEO)
- AVSpare Transmission/Drive Train Oil (TDTO)
- AVSpare Multipurpose Tractor Oil (MTO)
- AVSpare Hydraulic Oil (HYDO)
- AVSpare Biodegradable Hydraulic Oil (HEES)
- AVSpare Gear Oil (GO)
- AVSpare Multipurpose Lithium Grease (MPG)
- AVSpare Multipurpose Molybdenum Grease (MPGM)
- AVSpare Special Purpose Grease (SPG)
- AVSpare Premium Grease (CPG)
- AVSpare Extended Life Coolant (ELC)
- AVSpare Diesel Engine Antifreeze/Coolant (DEAC)