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Procedures

SELECTION OF ENGINE OIL

Recommended ILSAC classification: GF3 OR ABOVE
Recommended API classification: SJ / SL OR ABOVE
Recommended SAE viscosity grades:





NOTE: For best performance and maximum protection of all types of operation, select only those lubricants which
^ Satisfy the requirement of the API classification.
^ Have proper SAE grade number for expected ambient temperature range.
^ Lubricants that do not have both an SAE grade number and API service classification on the container should not be used.