Selection Of Engine Oil

Recommended API classification: SE or above [For General]

Recommended API classification: SG or above [For North America, Europe]

Recommended SAE viscosity grades:

Fig 1: Selecting Engine Oil

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CAUTION: For best performance and for maximum protection for all types of operation, select only those lubricants which:

Confirm to the requirements of the API classification.
Have proper SAE grade number for expected ambient temperature range.
Lubricants which do not have both a SAE grade number and an API service classification on the container should not be used.