|
|
|
|
|||||
|
||||||
Subject: TWL: Re: Atomic Diesel
From: Alex Hirsekorn (alexh@XXX.XXX)
Date: Sat Jan 26 2002 - 13:22:51 EST
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Dufour" <rickdu4@XXX.XXX>
> Universal Atomic Diesel engine used on a 15 KW genset. He does not have
any
> manuals for it and asked me if I knew what grade of oil to use so he can
> commence an oil and filter change.
Hi Rick,
You or your friend can find a PDF "Operations and Maintenance Manual" for
5411, 5416, 5424, and 5432 model Atomic Diesels at:
http://members.shaw.ca/alohaoa/manuals/UNIVERSAL_ATOMIC_DIESEL.pdf
The manual recommends an API "CD" rated oil in either 30wt or 10W40. Since
10W40 oils are primarily intended for gasoline engines I would amend the
recommendation to 15W40 since these oils are made for diesel service.
You indicated that the boat has a DD 2-stroke main engine. If your friend
wants to use one oil in both engines the following products or their
equivalents will give good service:
Chevron DELO 400 30
Citgo Citgard 500 30
Citgo Citgard 600 30
Exxon XD3 30
Exxon XD3 Extra 30
Mobil Delvac 1230
Shell Rotella T-30
Texaco Ursa Super Plus 30
All of these oils are rated for both 2-stroke and 4-stroke diesel engines
and all have a low enough sulphated ash number to satisfy the DD
recommendation.
If he insists on using a 40wt oil in his DD then IMHO he'll need two oils. I
wouldn't feel comfortable using a heavier than recommended oil in genset
service.
Googly yours,
Alex
|