Specifications

10 Lubricants
Total base number (mg KOH/g) ASTM D 2896
ISO 3771
Min. 3
Acid number (mgKOH/g) ASTM D664
New oil value + 2.5
pH value Min. 4.5
Water (% by vol.)
DIN 51777 Max. 0.2
Oxidation (A/cm)
DIN 51453 Max. 20
Nitration (A/cm)
Max. 20
Wear elements (mg/kg)
Iron (Fe)
Lead (Pb)
Aluminum (Al)
Copper (Cu)
Tin (Sn)
Silicon (Si)
RFA, ICP
Max. 30
Max. 20
Max. 10
Max. 20
Max. 5
Max. 15
Use of High-Sulfur Diesel Fuel
The following measures must be taken in the case of diesel fuels with a sulfur content above 0.5%:
• Use of an engine oil with a total base number (TBN) (ASTM D 2896) of more than 8 mgKOH/g
• Shortening of oil drain intervals (→ Page 07)
The t otal base numbers for the approved engine oils are listed in Chapter 6 (→ Page 37).
Chart 2 (Total Base Numbers) lists the recommended minimum total base numbers for new and
used oils depending on the sulfur content of the diesel fuel.
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