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Selection Of Engine Oil

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Recommended API classification: SH OR ABOVE 

Recommended SAE viscosity grades: 

Fig 1: Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades
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NOTE: For best performance and maximum protection of all types of operation, select only those lubricants which:
  1. Satisfy the requirements of the API classification.
  2. Have the proper SAE grade number for expected ambient temperature range.

Lubricants which do not have both an SAE grade number and an API service classification on the container should not be used.