With the exception of grade 10W oil which is not to be used in
high-output, two-cycle compression-ignition engines, the lubricating
oils covered by this specification are intended for... View More
With the exception of grade 10W oil which is not to be used in
high-output, two-cycle compression-ignition engines, the lubricating
oils covered by this specification are intended for preservative,
break-in and operational use until the first scheduled oil change in
all spark-ignition and compression-ignition engines used in all types
of military tactical/combat group equipment. The oils are also intended
for the same application in power transmissions, hydraulic systems and
non hypoid gear units of engineer/construction
equipment, materials handling equipment and tactical/combat equipment.
The lubricating oils covered by this specification meet service
classifications CD and SE of SAE J183 and are intended for all
conditions of operational service, as defined by appropriate
lubrication orders, when temperatures are above −25 °C. Recommended
ambient temperature ranges for specific grade oils are shown by table
V.
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