1000 series » Lubricating oil specification

If you need advice on adjustments to an engine setting or to the lubricating oil change periods which may be necessary because of the standard of available fuel, consult your nearest Perkins distributor or the Technical Service Department.

Use only a good quality lubricating oil to the relevant specification as shown in the table below:

Caution: The type of lubricating oil to be used may be affected by the quality of the fuel which is available. For further details see "Fuel specification" and the "preventive maintenance schedules".

Always ensure that the correct viscosity grade of lubricating oil is used for the ambient temperature range in which the engine will run as shown in the chart (A) and in the table below.

Lubricating oil specification

Naturally aspirated engines:

• ACEA E1 or E2
• API CC, CD or CF

Turbocharged engines:

• ACEA E2 or E3(1)
• API CE, CF4 or CG4(1)

(1) For use in heavy duty applications with a lubricating oil change period of 250 hours.