Komatsu PC27R-8 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 127

IMPORTANT
When the diesel oil sulphur content is less than 0,5%, change the engine oil according to the periodic
maintenance intervals indicated in the operation and maintenance manual. If the diesel oil sulphur con-
tent exceeds 0,5%, change the engine oil according to the following table:
When starting the engine at temperatures below 0°C, use engine oil SAE 10W, 20W-20, even if during the day
the temperature increases by 10°C.
Use engine oil with CD classification; if oil with CC classification is used, reduce the engine oil change interval
by a half.
Use Komatsu Utility genuine products whose characteristics have been specifically formulated and approved
for use in the engine, in the equipment hydraulic circuit and in the reduction gears.
First filling quantity: total quantity of oil, including the oil for the components and pipes.
Oil change quantity: quantity of oil necessary to fill the system or unit during the normal inspection and mainte-
nance operations.
ASTM: American Society of Testing and Materials
SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers
API: American Petroleum Institute
Sulphur content
from 0.5 a 1.0%
over 1.0%
Engine oil change interval
1/2 of regular interval
1/4 of regular interval
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