Typical Physical Characteristics

SAE Grade	15W40	20W40	30	40
Viscosity, Kinematic
at 40 deg C, cSt	115.3	143.9	79.1	153.1
at 100 deg C, cSt	15.3	15.5	10.2	15.4
Viscosity, Apparent
At-15 deg C, cP	?	9100	?	?
at -20 deg C, cP	6300	?	?	?
Viscosity Index	139	111	105	102
Specific Gravity, 15/15 deg C	0.877	0.887	0.879	0.892
Flash Point, COC, deg C	234	234	225	232
Pour Point, deg C	-27	-24	-24	-24
TBN, mgKOH/g	9.7	9.7	9.7	9.7

 

Performance Standards

SPC SDM 900 meets the following performance requirements:

• API CH-4/SL
• ACEA A3-98/B3-98 issue 2/B4-98/E3-96 issue 4
• MAN M3275
• MB p 228.2, 228.3
• Volvo VDS-2
• Cummins CES 20071, 20072
• MACK EO-M
• Renault VI-RLD
• Allison C-4

APPROVALS

• MTU TYPE 2 (SAE 15W40, SAE 30, SAE 40)
• MB Sheet 228.3 (SAE 15W40)
• Volvo VDS-2 (SAE 15W40)

Applications

SPC SDM 900 is recommended for use in diesel engines operating under very severe conditions. It is suitable for both highway, off-highway vehicular diesel engines where SHPD oils and extended drain intervals are required.