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Oil Type and Application
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Recommended Engine Lubricant for "1200"
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SAE 10 W/40
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Above 5ْ F (-15 ْ C)
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SAE 10 W/30
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5
ْF to 85 ْF (-15 ْC to 30 ْC)
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SAE 20 W/40
SAE 20 W/50
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Above 32 ْF (0
ْ)
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The
symbol shows three pieces of information. API (American Petroleum
Institute) Service Rating - this two letter classification
identifies the vehicle fuel type and quality level of the motor oil.
The first letter indicates the vehicle fuel type that the oil is
designed for. Ratings that begin with an "S" are intended
for gasoline engines. Ratings that begin with a "C" are
for diesel engines. The second letter designates the quality level
of the motor oil. The higher the letter, the more advanced the oil
and the more protection it offers your engine. An SJ oil can be used
in any engine requiring an SB, SG, SH, etc. oil.
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(Society of Automotive Engineers) Viscosity Grade.
Viscosity
is a measure of an oil's thickness, or resistance to flow. Lower numbers
indicate thinner oil and higher numbers indicate thicker oil.
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There are two types of motor oils, single grade and
multigrade.
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Multigrade oils such as a 10W-30, are designed
to have the viscosity of an SAE 10W oil at cold temperatures combined with
the viscosity of an SAE 30 oil at engine operating temperatures. The
"W" or "Winter designation indicates that the oil meets
viscosity requirements for low temperatures (below 30°F).
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ENERGY CONSERVING
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Oils
formulated with friction modifiers to improve fuel economy in an industry
standard test.
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ILSAC
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The International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC), in association with the API, have created a
symbol for the front of the bottle that indicates that an oil meets both
the latest performance category, SJ, and the ENERGY CONSERVING standard.
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Check
your owner’s manual to select the correct viscosity choice.
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SJ
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Gasoline engines in cars and light trucks
beginning with 1997 models.
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Oil designed for this service level provides
greater fuel economy, lower volatility and lower phosphorous limits over
the previous SH category.
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SB
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Minimum Duty Gasoline Service.
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For engines operating under conditions mild
enough to require only minimum protection. Non-detergent oil. Should not
be used in the engines unless specifically recommended by the
manufacturer.
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CF, CF-2
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Off-road indirect injected diesel engines and
two-stroke diesel engines.
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Provides effective control of piston deposit,
wear and bearing corrosion in a broad range of fuel types often found in
off-road applications. Provides effective control over cylinder and
ring-face scuffing and deposits in two-stroke cycle engines.
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RATING
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COLD STARTING TEMP. CONDITIONS
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DESCRIPTION
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5W-30
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-25
degrees C
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Provides
excellent fuel economy and low temperature performance in most late model
automobiles. Recommended for non-turbocharged engines. Especially
recommended for new cars.
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10W-30
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-20
degrees C
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Most frequently
recommended viscosity grade for most automobile engines, including high
performance multi-valve engines and turbo-charged engines.
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10W-40
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-20
degrees C
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The first
multigrade introduced. A good choice for controlling engine wear and
preventing oil breakdown from oxidation. Note: Always check your owner's
manual or warranty requirements before using this grade.
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20W-50
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-10
degrees C
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Provides maximum
protection for high performance, high RPM racing engines. Excellent choice
for high temperatures and heavy loads such as driving in the desert or
towing a trailer at high speeds or long periods of time.
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SAE
30
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-5
degrees C
0 degrees C
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For cars and
light trucks, where recommended by manufacturers. Not recommended when
cold temperature starting is required.
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SAE
40
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-5
degrees C
0 degrees C
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For cars and
light trucks, where recommended by manufacturers. Not recommended when
cold temperature starting is required.
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