Application
Castrol Tection Monograde is a diesel engine oil available in SAE 10W, 20W, 30 and 40 viscosities. Its primary application is in diesel engines, hydraulic systems and transmissions that specify the use of a monograde diesel engine oil.
Specifications/Performance
- API CF.
- MB-Approval 228.0
Can be used for Caterpillar Transmissions requiring a T0-2 specification product.
Typical Characteristics
| Name | Method | Units | Tection Monograde 10W |
| Density @ 15°C, Relative | ASTM D4052 | g/ml | 0.882 |
| Viscosity, Kinematic 100°C | ASTM D445 | mm²/s | 7.0 |
| Noack Volatility | CEC L-40-A-93 | % Loss | 14.7 |
| Viscosity, CCS -25°C (10W) | ASTM D5293 | cP | 6700 |
| Flash Point, COC | ASTM D92 | °C | 226 |
| Viscosity, Kinematic 40°C | ASTM D445 | mm²/s | 43.8 |
| Viscosity Index | ASTM D2270 | 116 | |
| Ash, Sulphated | ASTM D874 | % wt | 0.9 |
| Total Base Number, TBN | ASTM D2896 | mg KOH/g | 7.1 |
| Pour Point | ASTM D97 | °C | -36 |
The above figures are typical of those obtained with normal production tolerance and do not constitute a specification.