Description
Castrol RLX Super 40 is a 5th Generation (LMOA) zinc and chlorine free engine crankcase lubricant which has been specifically designed for the lubrication of diesel propulsion, diesel electric and stationary power generation installations where a zinc-free lubricant is specified.
Application
Castrol RLX Super 40 is formulated to meet the requirements of engines manufactured by General Motors Electromotive Division (GM-EMD), General Electric (GE) and ALCO. This grade is suitable for all engines fitted with silver bearings, particularly those used in Marine and Offshore power generation sets.
Approval Status
- API CF / CF-2
- Conforms to the requirements of `Generation 5` for GM-EMD and `Generation 4LL` for GE.
- Meets the oil recommendations for Caterpillar 3600 series engines. Suitable for all ALCO engines.
Technical Data
| Name | Method | Units | RLX Super 40 |
| Density @ 15°C | ASTM D1298 | g/ml | 0.890 |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C | ASTM D445 | mm²/s | 14.5 |
| Viscosity Index | ASTM D2270 | 100 | |
| SAE Number | 40 | ||
| Total Base Number, TBN | ASTM D2896 | mg KOH/g | 13.7 |
| Pour Point | ASTM D97 | °C | -15 |
| Flash Point (PMC) | ASTM D92 | °C | >200 |
| Sulphated Ash | ASTM D874 | % m | 1.5 |
| Zinc Content | ppm | <10 | |
| Chlorine Content | ppm | <10 |
The above figures are typical of those obtained with normal production tolerance and do not constitute a specification.