Description

Castrol Tection DD Monograde 40 is a high performance trunk piston diesel engine lubricant, especially formulated to meet the latest performance requirements for General Motors Detroit Diesel 2-stroke engines operating with
distillate fuels up to 0.5% sulphur content.

Application

Main Power Generation. Emergency generators.
Auxiliary engines in Cranes, Firewater pumps etc.

Performance Levels & OEM Approvals

Exceeds API Service Categories :

• CF-2, CD-2.
• General Motors Corp. (Detroit Diesel Div.)

Typical Characteristics

Name	Method	Units	Tection DD Monograde 40
SAE Viscosity			40
Base Oil Type			Mineral
Relative Density @ 25°C	ISO 3675 / ASTM D1298		0.890
Viscosity @ 40°C	ISO 3104 / ASTM D445	mm²/s	145
Viscosity @ 100°C	ISO 3104 / ASTM D445	mm²/s	15.5
Viscosity Index	ISO 2909 / ASTM D2270		100
Total Base Number, TBN	ASTM D2896	mg KOH/g	8.0
Flash Point (COC)	ISO 2592 / ASTM D92	°C	224
Pour Point	ISO 3016 / ASTM D97	°C	-24
Sulphated Ash	ISO 3687 / ASTM D874	% wt	0.77

The above figures are typical of those obtained with normal production tolerance and do not constitute a specification.