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Figure 11 Engine Oil Consumption Guidelines

NOTICE:

If the oil level is constantly above

normal and exce ss oil has not been

added to the crankcase, consult with

an authorized Detroit Diesel service

outlet. Fuel or coolant dilution of

lubricating oil can r esult in serious

engine damage.

Before adding lubricating oil, refer to

How to Select Lubricating Oil in this

guide. Change lubricating oil and

ﬁlters at the interv als listed in Table 16

when using fuel with a sulfur content

of less than 0.05 mass percent. When

using f uel with a higher su lfu r content,

refertoWhentoChangeOilinthis

guide.

Service Application Lube Oil and Filter Change Interval*

Highway Truck & Motor Coach 15,000 Miles (24,000 Kilometers)

City Transit Coach except model

6047MK1E

6,000 Miles (9,600 Kilometers), 300

Hours or 3 Months†

City Transit Coach Model 6047MK1E 3,000 Miles (4,800 Kilometers)

Fire Fighting, Crash/Rescue, &

Emergency Vehicles

6,000 Miles (9,600 Kilometers), 300

Hours or 1 Year†

Construction, Industrial & Agri cultural

250 Hours or 1 Year†

Stationary Generator – Prime Power

or Continuous

300 Hours or 3 Months†

Stationary Generator – S ta ndby 150 Hours or 1 Year†

* Change both full-ﬂow ﬁlters when lube oil is changed.

† Whichever comes ﬁrst

Table 16 Engine Oil Drain and Filter Change Intervals (Diesel Fuel

Sulfur Content Less Than 0.05 Mass %)

64 All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 01/04)