Typical Properties
Listed in the table below are the typical chemical and physical properties of a lubricating oil marketed today. This table is for information purposes only. It should neither be construed as being a specification, nor used alone in selection of an engine lubricant.
| Typical Properties of Detroit™ Recommended Engine Oil | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viscosity Grade API Service | 15W-40 CH-4, CI-4 PLUS Detroit Fluids Specification 93K214 / 215 | 15W-40 CJ-4 Detroit Fluids Specification 93K218 | 5W-30/10W-30 CK-4/CJ-4 Detroit Fluids Specification 93K222/93K218 | 5W-30/10W-30 FA-4 Detroit Fluids Specification 93K223 |
| Viscosity, Kinematic, cSt: 40°C | 95 – 115 | 95 – 115 | 75 – 85 | - |
| Viscosity, Kinematic, cSt: 100°C | 12.5 – 16.3 | 12.5 – 16.3 | 9.3 – 12.5 | 9.3 – 12.5 |
| HT/HS, cP 150°C | 3.7 Min | 3.7 Min | 3.5 Min | 2.9 Min |
| Pour Point °C, Max | -23°C (-9°F) | -23°C (-9°F) | -30°C (-22°F) | -30°C (-22°F) |
| Flash Point °C, Min | 215°C (419°F) | 215°C (419°F) | 205°C (401°F) | 205°C (401°F) |
| Sulfated Ash, % Mass | 2.0 Max | 1.0 Max | 1.0 Max | 1.0 Max |
| Sulfur, ppm | 4000 – 8000 | 4000 Max | 4000 Max | 4000 Max |
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