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5W-30 AMSOIL HD SYNTHETIC DIESEL OIL

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I think it is time to have some technical specs for oils. So here are the specs for the AMSOIL SYNTHETIC 5W-30 HEAVY DUTY DIESEL OIL. (Series 3000) Perhaps AMSOILMAN will double check these properties. The technical properties are from bulletin G-1301 8/96.

1. KINEMATIC VISCOSITY @ 100 Deg C,cSt (ASTM D-445)= 11. 50
2. KINEMATIC VISCOSITY @ 40 Deg C,cSt (ASTM D-445)= 66. 00
3. VISCOSITY INDEX (ASTM D-2270)= 170
4. COLD CRANK Simulator Apparent Viscosity @ -25 Deg. C, cP (ASTM D-2602)=3150
5. POUR POINT (ASTM D-97)= -60 DEG F.
6. FLASH POINT (ASTM D-92)= 460 DEG F.
7. FIRE POINT (ASTM D-92)= 489 DEG F.
8. NOACK VOATILITY (DIN 51581) 250 DEG C FOR 1 Hour, % weight loss= 7. 8
9. HIGH TEMP/HIGH SHEAR VISCOSITY, cP, 150 Deg C, (ASTM D-4683)= 3. 61
10. FOUR BALL WEAR TEST,40kgf, 150 DEG C, 1800 RPM, 1 hr. , scar diameter, mm (ASTM D-4172)= 0. 39
11. TOTAL BASE NUMBER= 12
12. FALEX TEST = ? I will update this when I get more info on this test.

This oil exceeds all current API and SAE requirement specifications including:
*API CG-4, CF-4,SJ
*ACEA/CCMC D-4,D-5,PD-2
*MIL-L-2104F
*CUMMINS NTC 400
*U. S. MILITARY GASOLINE ENGINE OIL (API SH/MV/MA)
*DAF SHPD
*DETROIT DIESEL 7SE 270
*M. A. N. 271
*MACK EO-L, EO-K/2
*MERCEDES BENZ AG 227. 1, 228. 1
*SCANIA LONG DRAIN
*VOLVO VDS LONG DRAIN
*VW 505. 00
*ALLISON C-3,C-4
*CATERPILLAR TO-2,TO-3

CONCERNING THE FOUR-BALL WEAR TEST COMPARISONS from best to worst: (WEAR SCAR DIAMETER IN mm. )
1. AMSOIL SERIES 3000 5W-30_____________0. 39
2. DELVAC 1 SYNTHETIC 5W-40_____________0. 431
3. DELO 400 15W-40______________________0. 599
4. ROTELLA T 15W-40_____________________0. 683
5. CUMMINS PREMIUM BLUE 15W-40__________0. 707

If any of you have other oils to add to the FOUR-BALL WEAR TEST let me know and I will add them to this chart.

I am not an AMSOIL dealer but have used Amsoil for over 20 years mainly because of seeing the benefits of Log Trucks using Amsoil Lubricants in our area and seeing the results in my own vehicles and tractors. If any of you folks out there find an error let me know so I can upgrade the chart.

For the 15W40 AMSOIL SYTHETIC MARINE & DIESEL OIL SPECS see the post from amsoilman.


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[This message has been edited by Eino (edited 01-23-2000). ]

[This message has been edited by Eino (edited 01-23-2000). ]
 
Eino, having read all the posts on this site since day one and heard all the opinions based on fact, how about posting the difference of the Amsoil 15W40 heavy duty oil. I for one don't think I need a 5W30 oil here in the Carlinas. Current oil is Rotella and after 5+ years with it have no problems, just curious about the 15W40 Amsoil is all. Regards Pete
 
Me too on the 15W40. Texas winters don't really require the lighter oil (at least I don't think they do)

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Eino,
Your correct with the specs you posted, however, the API CH-4/SJ ratings were added after the spec sheet you quoted.

I will list the 15W-40 specs on the Product Forum.

Best regards,

Wayne
amsoilman

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94'SLT 4X4 AT/White in color. Factory Tow Hooks & Running Boards. Amsoil By-Pass filter, Amsoil Air cleaner,and all fluids are Amsoil. Optima "Red Top" batteries.
BD exhaust Brake, BD Torque Lock, BD Torque Converter, Dr. Performance Stage II Injection Pump. Mag-Hytec Diff Cover,Mag-Hytec Transmission Pan, Isspro Pyro, Boost,Oil temp Gauges mounted in 3 Gauge post mount. One gauge monitors Engine Oil, Trans, Diff. Temps.
 
Maybe the chart above explains why they come with the blue stuff in them, SO THE RINGS CAN WEAR IN, then you should change to something better.



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