Technical Bulletin

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This Circular supersedes:
0199 - 99 - 02105/9

Lubricating Oil for MWM Gas Engines

The 10th replacement is made because of:

- Updating of the released lubricating oils

This technical bulletin contains:

- General information
- Lubricating oil selection
- Lubricating oil sampling
- Lubricating oil analysis
- Lubricating oil change
- Lubricating oil filter change
- Limit values
- Wear metals
- Lubricating oil consumption
- Interpretation of parameters of the lubricating oil analysis
- Interpretation of elements of the lubricating oil analysis
- Interpretation of the optionally analyzed elements of the lubricating oil analysis
- Approved lubricating oils

Imprint: Note:
MWM GmbH The part numbers stated in this documentation are not subject to the modification service.
Service Documentation For identifying spare parts, the spare part documentation has to be referred to.
M. Granson
Carl-Benz-Str. 1
D-68167 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 384-8455
Fax: +49 621 384-8841
www.mwm.net
Copies to:
Date:
- TR
2012-12-14 - According to SIT 07010

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General information

CAUTION
Risk of destruction
From non-approved lubricating oils
The result is damage to the engine and unit parts

- The engine may only be operated with approved lubricating oils.

Note
The owner is solely responsible for observing the lubricating oil specifications described in
this technical bulletin.
The operator must be able to demonstrate his maintenance duty through lubricating oil an-
alytics in accordance with this technical bulletin.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused by the use of non-approved lubri-
cating oils or by improper operation.

Lubricating oils for combustion engines are exposed to extreme mechanical and thermal
stress. The lubricating oil should not evaporate at the high temperatures of the cylinder lin-
ers but should form a sufficiently tenacious, non-pressable, well adhesive lubricating film.
It should be thin enough in the cold state to enable starting of the cold engine. The sliding
surfaces should remain wet for restarting the engine when the engine is shut down.
The lubricating oils must generally have the following properties:

 stable lubricating film at all operating temperatures

 optimal viscosity at all operating temperatures
 high thermal stability
 high resistance to aging
 wear-preventing properties
 neutralizing properties against corrosive materials
 balanced ratio of ash-forming active ingredients
 high safety reserves for long lubricating oil change intervals
Economic operation is achieved by as long a lubricating oil change interval of the lubricating
oil filling as possible. The emphasis is always on the avoidance of damage and achieve-
ment of the expected service lives of important engine and system components.

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Lubricating oil selection

Lubricating oils (sulfate ash content up to 0.5 wt. %)

The lubricating oils listed in the section Approved lubricating oils (sulfate ash content
up to 0.5 wt. %) must be used for operating MWM gas engines.

Lubricating oils (sulfate ash content 0.5 - 1.0 wt. %)

MWM has approved other lubricating oils specially for operation with combustive gases with
a higher pollution load (see also TR 0199-99-3017). These are listed in the section Ap-
proved lubricating oils (sulfate ash content 0.5 - 1.0 wt. %).
These lubricating oils are recognizable according to the manufacturer's data sheet by their
high TBN and sulfate ash values and have a higher neutralization reserve against acids
which are produced by the burning of pollutants in the combustive gas. These acids are pro-
duced, for example, from chlorine (Cl), fluoride (F) and sulfur (S). The neutralization of the
acids protects the engine from corrosion.
Larger amounts of lubricating oil additives are necessary to ensure neutralization. However,
this means the higher the neutralization potential of a lubricating oil, the higher the tendency
for deposits to form during combustion.
If such lubricating oils are used in combustive gases which exhibit no continuously high pol-
lutant loads (in accordance with the values permitted in TR 0199-99-3017), the additives
are not consumed because no or only small amounts of acids are produced which have to
be neutralized.
Here, the advantages of these special lubricating oils become clear disadvantages.

 The unused additives form deposits in the combustion chamber and in the following
system parts such as exhaust gas heat exchanger, silencer etc.
 These deposits can bond with elements in the combustive gas, e.g. silicon (Si), in the
combustion chamber. These compounds are very hard and lead to abrasive wear on
pistons, piston rings, cylinder liners, valves and valve seat rings.
We therefore recommend that you operate all engines with lubricating oils according to sec-
tion Approved lubricating oils (sulfate ash content up to 0.5%) until a stable combustive
gas generation has been achieved. During this time, the basic conditions and effects of the
used combustive gas on economical and reliable operation of the engine must be deter-
mined by lubricating oil and gas analyses.
If, at the end of the system start-up process, the concentration of pollutants in the combus-
tive gas should remain continuously high and no economical lubricating oil change intervals
reached as a result, you can convert to lubricating oils in accordance with section Ap-
proved lubricating oils (sulfate ash content 0.5 - 1.0 wt. %) in agreement with the ser-
vice partner responsible.

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Lubricating oil sampling

Note
A careful preparation and execution of the the lubricating oil sampling is a prerequisite for
useful analysis values.

Make sure that the lubricating oil sample is not falsified by dirt or residue lubricating oil in
the additives.
A small amount of lubricating oil is sufficient for a routine analysis.

The lubricating oil sample must be taken from the lubricating oil circuit whilst the engine is
running and warm.
For further information on the lubricating oil sampling, see

- Genset operating instructions, job card B 8-1-1, Sampling the lubricating oil

At least 100 ml of lubricating oil must be drained and properly disposed of before taking the
sample. Then the necessary amount of lubricating oil for the lubricating oil sample must be
taken.
Changes in the lubricating oil due to sampling and transport are to be avoided.
The samples must be clearly identified and the following minimum information contained:

 Operator
 Engine type
 Engine serial number
 Manufacturer of the lubricating oil
 Designation of the lubricating oil
 Date of the sampling
 Operating hours of the engine
 Operating hours of the lubricating oil
 Filling amount / lubricating oil consumption
 Total lubricating oil volume

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Lubricating oil analysis

Note
The operator must guarantee that the analysis values necessary for choosing the lubricat-
ing oil change intervals are available on schedule.
The analysis values must be presented to the operator as quickly as possible (maximum
half of the lubricating oil analysis interval).

A detailed lubricating oil analysis must ensure that the engine is operated with lubricating
oil according to the specification in this technical bulletin. Lubricating oil analysis reports
must be kept to provide proof of this proper operation of the engine.
In case of abnormal wear values within an analysis series, the analysis must be provided
to the service partner responsible for engine still under guarantee.
The trend analysis is most suitable for monitoring the analysis values over a longer period
of time. The individual analysis values are recorded here in tables or graphs. This allows
an assessment of the condition of the lubricating oil and the engine (trend detection).

Note
Perform the first lubricating oil analysis independently of the gas type after 100 operating
hours.

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Lubricating oil change

Lubricating oil change

The entire amount of lubricating oil must be replaced when performing a lubricating oil
change. The remaining lubricating oil volume in the engine and add-on parts should be kept
as low as possible.
The lubricating oil change is necessary when one of the following criteria is satisfied:

 before exceeding the limit values in this technical bulletin

 after penetration of the lubricating oil system by coolant
 after maintenance work of the maintenance and service schedule E60 and E70
 after servicing of the drive assembly
 at least once a year
- This does not include gensets with a lubricating oil change interval as per lubricat-
ing oil analysis greater than 10,000 oh.

Lubricating oil change intervals

In addition to the lubricating oil quality, the lubricating oil change intervals are dependent
on:

 the gas quality

 the ambient conditions
 the operating principle of the engine
As a rule, these influences lead to a change in the lubricating oil parameters.
It is therefore necessary to determine the lubricating oil change intervals by lubricating oil
analyses for every system.

Note
Perform the first lubricating oil analysis independently of the gas type after 100 operating
hours.

By suitable choice of the time intervals for the lubricating oil analyses, the lubricating oil can
be used until reaching the limit values.
The lubricating oil change intervals must always be re-determined when:

 commissioning the system

 changing the type of operation
 after maintenance work E60 or E70
 after service work of a scope E60 or E70
Under unchanged operating conditions, the further lubricating oil analysis intervals and the
necessary lubricating oil change must be agreed between the operator and the responsible
service partner on the basis of this technical bulletin.

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The lubricating oil change intervals must be determined as follows:

Example 1:

A1

X axis: Time period

Y axis: Numeric value of the analysis result
A: Initial value
B: Half of limit value
C: Limit value
Position 1-5: Time of the lubricating oil analysis
Position 5: Time of the next lubricating oil change

 First lubricating oil filling

- If the analysis values (position 1) are well below half the permissible limit values
B, the timer interval before the next lubricating oil analysis (position 2) can be dou-
bled.
- If individual analysis values reach half the permissible limit value B, the time inter-
val before the next analysis (position 3) must be reduced.

Note
On approaching the permitted limit value C, the time intervals from analysis to analysis (po-
sition 4 and 5) must be halved respectively.

 Second and further lubricating oil fillings

- After the first determination of the lubricating oil change interval, the first lubricat-
ing oil analysis can be taken after a greater interval (position 3) for the second lu-
bricating oil filling.

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- Another lubricating oil analysis (position 4) is taken if comparable analysis results

with the first lubricating oil filling are obtained.
- If, on the other hand, the same analysis values are reached, the same lubricating
oil change interval as in the first lubricating oil filling can be determined.
- In case of unchanged operating conditions, the lubricating oil analyses for the fol-
lowing lubricating oil fillings can be taken at the same interval (position 4).

Note
If the analysis results deviate from the previous results, the lubricating oil change intervals
must be re-determined until repeatable results are achieved.

Example 2:

A2

X axis: Time period

Y axis: Numeric value of the analysis result
A: Initial value
B: Half of limit value
C: Limit value
Position 1-4: Time of the lubricating oil analysis
Position 4: Time of the next lubricating oil change

 If the analysis values of the first lubricating oil sample are already close to the permitted
limit values (position 1), the operating time until the next lubricating oil analysis must
be reduced (position 2).
 If the short distance from the limit values is confirmed, the last analysis period (position
3 to 4) must be halved.

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Lubricating oil change for series TCG 2016 without increased lubricating oil volume in the base
frame
Owing to the time delay between the lubricating oil sampling and availability of the analysis
results (resulting from the mail service and processing time), the procedure described
above can only be applied to a limited extent for engines of the TCG 2016 series without
increased lubricating oil volume.
To eliminate limit value violations in all cases during the analysis period, the following pro-
cedure must be applied:

 After 100 oh
- First lubricating oil sample
 At 250 oh
- Second lubricating oil sample, then renew lubricating oil
Depending on the results of the lubricating oil sampling, the change time can now by grad-
ually increased by 50 operating hours, if a limit value violation has not yet occurred by the
change time.
Analogous to this, the change interval must be reduced in case of limit value violations.

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Lubricating oil filter change

All lubricating oil filters must always be replaced when performing a lubricating oil filter
change.
The lubricating oil filter change is necessary:

 after 4000 operating hours at the latest - unless otherwise indicated in the maintenance
plan
- the filter should be replaced jointly with the oil change, in order to avoid contami-
nation of the fresh oil
 with the first lubricating oil change after commissioning
 with the first lubricating oil change after maintenance work of the maintenance and ser-
vice schedule E60 and E70 or after repair work on the driving gear
 at least once a year
 if a SAN has been detected in the lubricating oil - see limit values
 after penetration of the lubricating oil system by coolant

Note
After coolant has entered the lubricating oil system, all filter elements in the crankcase
breather and the sub-stream lubricating oil filter (TCG2032) must be replaced.

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Limit values

CAUTION
Risk of destruction
Due to failure to comply with the limit values
The result is damage to the engine and unit parts

- If one of the following limit values is not complied with, the lubricating oil must be
changed immediately.

During operation

Properties Limit value Test method

2
Viscosity at 100 °C min. 12 mm /s (cSt) DIN 51366, ASTM D 445,
DIN EN ISO 3104
max. 18 mm2/s (cSt)
Increase in viscosity in comparison with the max. 3 mm2/s (cSt)
new condition at 100 °C
Water content max. 0.2 % DIN 51777, ASTM D 1744,
DIN ISO 12937

Glycol content max. 500 ppm DIN 51375, ASTM D 4291

Total base number TBN min. 2.0 mg KOH/g ISO 3771, ASTM D 4739

AN not greater than the TBN DIN EN 12634, ASTM 664

SAN max. 0.2 mg KOH/g ASTM 664

i pH value min. 4.5

Oxidation max. 20 A/cm DIN 51453

Nitration max. 20 A/cm DIN 51453

Silicon max. 300 mg/kg DIN 51396, ASTM D 5185

Note
If a wear metal exceeds its permissible limit value, the limit value of silicon reduces to max.
15 mg/kg (DIN 51396, ASTM D 5185)

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During decommissioning
When decommissioning, the acidity of the lubricating oil can cause non-usage damage to
parts carrying lubricating oil. The acidity is characterized by the alkaline reserve (TBN, Total
Base Number) and the pH value.
To avoid damage during non-use, the following limit values must not be fallen below.

Properties Limit value Test method

Total base number TBN min. 3.5 mg KOH/g ISO 3771, ASTM D 4739

i pH value min. 5.0

If the analysis values are above the values indicated, the lubricating oil can remain in the
genset during the shutdown phase and be used when putting into operation again.
If measured values from the lubricating oil analysis fall below the limit values indicated
above, the lubricating oil must be replaced.
Then operate the genset for at least 12 hours.

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Wear metals
The wear metals data provides an aid for engine assessment. In this way, changes in the
engine conditions can be detected at an early stage.

Note
For analysis, the temporal concentration progression of every individual wear metal must
be monitored in several lubricating oil analyses (trend analyses).
The wear rate of every individual value, and not its absolute value, is the decisive factor
here.

If a wear metal exceeds 50% of the analysis value listed below, the time intervals for the
sampling must be halved.
If the increased wear values are confirmed, the responsible service partner must be con-
sulted.
All measurements must be made according to DIN 51396 (ICP OES / RFA).

Example:
Calculate wear rates

vv = (c1-c2) / (t1-t2)

vv = wear rate
c1 = new concentration
c2 = old concentration
t1 = new operating hours
t2 = old operating hours

Six lubricating oil samples were analyzed for an engine. Lubricating oil was changed after
the 3rd lubricating oil analysis t3=4. From the penultimate lubricating oil analysis t5 to the
last t6, the wear metal concentration c6 increases considerably faster than expected from
earlier lubricating oil analyses.
Since the last rate of increase (delta c5.6 / delta t5.6) is above 50% of the limit value, the time
interval up to the next lubricating oil analysis must be halved.

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A3

X axis: Time period

Y axis: Numeric value of the analysis result
t3=4 Time of changing the lubricating oil
c1=c4 Concentration in the new lubricating oil

Limit values for wear rate

Model series 1015 / 2015

Aluminum max. 2 mg/kg per 100 oh
Chrome max. 1 mg/kg per 100 oh
Copper max. 2 mg/kg per 100 oh
Iron max. 3 mg/kg per 100 oh
Lead max. 2 mg/kg per 100 oh
Tin max. 1 mg/kg per 100 oh

Model series 616 / 2016

Aluminum max. 1 mg/kg per 100 oh
Chrome max. 0.5 mg/kg per 100 oh
Copper max. 2.5 mg/kg per 100 oh
Iron max. 3 mg/kg per 100 oh
Lead max. 2 mg/kg per 100 oh
Tin max. 1 mg/kg per 100 oh

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Model series 620 / 2020

Aluminum max. 1 mg/kg per 100 oh
Chrome max. 0.5 mg/kg per 100 oh
Copper max. 1.5 mg/kg per 100 oh
Iron max. 2 mg/kg per 100 oh
Lead max. 2 mg/kg per 100 oh
Tin max. 0.5 mg/kg per 100 oh

Model series 632 / 2032

Aluminum max. 0.5 mg/kg per 100 oh
Chrome max. 0.5 mg/kg per 100 oh
Copper max. 1 mg/kg per 100 oh
Iron max. 2 mg/kg per 100 oh
Lead max. 1 mg/kg per 100 oh
Tin max. 0.5 mg/kg per 100 oh

Conversion table
1 mg/kg 1 ppm 0.0001 %
10 mg/kg 10 ppm 0.001 %
100 mg/kg 100 ppm 0.01 %
1000 mg/kg 1000 ppm 0.1 %
10000 mg/kg 10000 ppm 1.0 %

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Lubricating oil consumption

The specific lubricating oil consumption is to be understood as the lubricating oil volume
which is consumed per unit of time at a definite power.
The lubricating oil consumption is determined over a longer period in the same type of op-
eration in continuous operation.
The lubricating oil consumption drops after the first few operating hours (run-in time). Then
it should remain constantly low for a longer period. The wear in the engine increases with
a very long running time and with it the lubricating oil consumption.

A4

X axis: Period
Y axis: Lubricating oil consumption
Range A: Run-in time
Range B: Operating period
Range C: Period of rising lubricating oil consumption due to increasing
material wear

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Interpretation of parameters of the lubricating oil analysis

Viscosity
Unit: mm2/s
The viscosity indicates the flow capacity of the lubricating oil (resistance to shift of two ad-
jacent layers, inner friction). The viscosity is temperature-dependent.
The viscosity is increased by:

 Ageing/oxidation
 Soot/solid foreign bodies
 Evaporation of lightly boiling components

Total Base Number (TBN)

Unit: mgKOH/g
The TBN indicates the alkaline reserve of the lubricating oil and characterizes the chemical
neutralization capacity.
This is a necessary property of the lubricating oil to check the corrosive wear.
With the use of the lubricating oil, the alkaline reserve is reduced by reaction with acids. The
acids are ultimately reaction products of the combustion process as well as ageing/oil oxi-
dation and nitration.
In operation with acid forming combustive gases (especially landfill, sewage and bio-gas-
es), a fast decomposition of the TBN is to be expected.

Acid Number (AN, formerly TAN) or Neutralization Number (Nz)

Unit: mgKOH/g
The method covers the strong and weak acids. The strong acids are recorded separately
as Strong Acid Number (SAN). Lubricating oil ingredients influence the value of the AN
which may be between 0.5 and 2 mgKOH/g in new lubricating oils.
Oxidation and nitration processes can produce weak organic acids. These are only partially
neutralized by the alkaline properties of the lubricating oil. If the lubricating oil has a suffi-
cient alkaline reserve, the AN only records the weak organic acids.
There is a rough correlation between AN rise, lubricating oil ageing and lubricating oil nitra-
tion.

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Explanation of the relation between TBN and AN.

The TBN falls whilst the AN rises. Since, according to the limit value list, the AN must al-
ways be smaller than the TBN, no engine operation is permitted in range A.

A5

X axis: Period
Y axis: Numeric value of the analysis result
Range A: non-permitted operating period
Position 1-5: Time of the lubricating oil analysis
Position 5: Time of the next lubricating oil change

Strong Acid Number (SAN)

Unit: mgKOH/g
The method only covers strong acids (e.g. sulfuric acid). If a SAN is proven, there is a risk
of corrosion.

Ageing/oxidation
Unit: A/cm
Ageing/oxidation is caused by reaction of the basic oil and ingredient molecules with oxy-
gen which leads to an increase in the viscosity and the Acid Number. Component smearing
and sludge deposits can occur. The oxidation products can form organic acids which lead
to corrosion even when the lubricating oil still has alkaline reserves.
The extinction at the wave number 1710 cm-1 in the infrared light spectrum is measured
whereby the carbonyl compounds formed in the oxidation are measured.

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Nitration
Unit: A/cm
Nitration is caused by reactions of the basic oil and ingredient molecules with nitrogen ox-
ides. The influences are comparable with those of the ageing/oxidation. They lead to
changes in the lubricating oil parameters. However, the risk of corrosive reaction products
is higher in comparison. In the case of strong nitration, a strong decomposition of the alka-
line reserve usually also occurs.
The extinction at the wave factor cm-1 in the infrared light spectrum is measured.

i pH
Unit: none
The method serves to determine the pH value of the lubricating oil. The measurement result
is specified in dimensionless pH value units. Over-acidification of the lubricating oil leads to
corrosive wear.

Water
Unit: wt. %
Water in the lubricating oil generally leads to an emulsion which leads on the whole to in-
creased wear and corrosion risk.
Water increases the viscosity of the lubricating oil.
Possible causes:

 Leaks in the coolant system

 Condensation processes in the lubricating oil system by frequent starts and emergency
stops
 Improper storage of the lubricating oil
 Insufficient ventilation of the crankcase or lubricating oil tank
 Penetration of rain water into the exhaust system

Glycol
Unit: ppm
Glycol leads to formation of sludge and filter blockage due to reaction with the lubricating
oil ingredients.
Glycol is incompatible with mineral oil.
Possible causes:

 Leaks in the coolant system

 Contamination with a lubricating oil based on polyglycol

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Interpretation of elements of the lubricating oil analysis

Silicon
Unit: mg/kg
Possible origin:

 Component in antifoaming ingredients

 Dust from the sucked-in air
- leads to abrasive wear even in the smallest of amounts.
 Compounds of combustive gases (e.g. landfill, sewage and bio-gases)
- The silicon load in the lubricating oil also gives an indirect indication of the silicon
load of the combustive gas.

Sodium
Unit: mg/kg
Typical element of ingredients for corrosion protection in the coolant. Strong increase in the
sodium content is a sign of contaminated coolant. The engine must be checked continuous-
ly for possible coolant leaks in the course of further operation.
In many cases no water can be found in the lubricating oil despite high sodium values and
the associated contamination because this evaporates due to the lubricating oil tempera-
ture in engine operation.

Aluminum
Unit: mg/kg
Typical wear element of pistons and slide bearings for example.
Aluminum may also be a part of contaminated suction intake air under certain circumstanc-
es.

Iron
Unit: mg/kg
Typical wear element of cylinder liners, cams/tappets, shaft journals, piston rings and
toothed wheels.

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Chrome
Unit: mg/kg
Typical wear element of piston rings, valve stems, cams/tappets and other high alloyed en-
gine components.

Copper
Unit: mg/kg
Typical wear element of bearings and corrosion product of lubricating oil coolers and lubri-
cating oil lines.
Copper is also part of different mounting compounds.

Lead
Unit: mg/kg
Typical wear element of slide bearings and solder from lubricating oil coolers and lubricat-
ing oil lines.

Note
The cause of a rapid change in the wear rate for lead and copper is frequently chemically
corrosive wear (note limit value for i pH value).

Tin
Unit: mg/kg
Typical wear element of slide bearings.

Molybdenum
Unit: mg/kg
May be part of lubricating oil ingredients as well as different mounting compounds.
Also used as a running surface coating for sliding bearings.

Interpretation of optionally analyzed elements of the lubricating oil analysis

Potassium and boron

Unit: mg/kg
Typical elements of ingredients for corrosion protection in the coolant. An increase in the
lubricating oil is a sign of a contamination by coolant.
However, boron is a typical element of frequently used ingredients in the lubricating oil.

Calcium, zinc, phosphorus, sulfur

Unit: mg/kg
Typical elements of ingredients in the lubricating oil.
Sulfur is also a part of the lubricating oil and combustive gases.

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Approved lubricating oils

Approved lubricating oils with a sulfate ash content up to 0.5 wt.%

Sulfate ash content up to 0.5 wt.%

Manufacturer Basic oils Sulphate TBN Viscosity
ash
Class at 40 °C at 100 °C
Product Wt. % mgKOH/g SAE mm2/s mm2/s

ADDINOL
MG 40 Extra LA Mineral 0.50 6.5 40 137 14.5

AVIA
Gas Engine Oil LA40 Mineral 0.50 6.5 40 136 14.5

BAYWA
Tectrol Methaflexx NG Mineral 0.45 5.5 40 156 14.5
Tectrol Methaflexx NG plus Mineral 0.50 6.6 40 142.1 15.1

BP
BP Energas NGL Mineral 0.45 5.1 40 130 13.5

CASTROL
Duratec L Mineral 0.45 5.1 40 130 13.5
Duratec HPL Mineral 0.45 5.1 40 121 13.0
Duratec XPL Synthetic 0.45 4.9 20W-40 109 14

CATERPILLAR
NGEO EL250 Mineral 0.57 6.5 40 130 13.5
NGEO EL350 Mineral 0.54 6.2 40 125 13.0
NEGO Advanced 40 Mineral 0.50 6.0 40 115 13.0

CEPSA
Troncoil Gas Mineral 0.46 5.2 40 144.8 14.5
Troncoil Gas LD 40 Mineral 0.50 4.6 40 133.1 14.0

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Sulfate ash content up to 0.5 wt.%

Manufacturer Basic oils Sulphate TBN Viscosity
ash
Class at 40 °C at 100 °C
Product Wt. % mgKOH/g SAE mm2/s mm2/s

CHEVRON / CALTEX / TEXACO

Geotex LA 40 Mineral 0.45 5.2 40 125.3 13.2
Geotex PX 40 Mineral 0.50 5.4 40 88 13.2

DIVINOL
Spezial MA Mineral 0.50 5.5 40 138 14.0

FUCHS PETROLUB
Titan Ganymet LA Mineral 0.45 5.5 40 156 14.5
Titan Ganymet Plus LA Mineral 0.50 6.6 40 142.1 15.1

HESSOL
Gas Engine Oil Low Ash Mineral 0.50 6.5 40 137 14.5

PETROGAL
Galp GN 4005 Mineral 0.45 5.2 40 125.3 13.2
Galp GNX 4005 Mineral 0.50 5.4 40 88 13.2

KUWAIT PETROLEUM - Q8
Mahler MA Mineral 0.50 5.5 40 138.0 14.0
Mahler G4 Mineral 0.40 6.0 40 151.0 14.9

KOMPRESSOL
LA Gas Engine Oil Mineral 0.50 5.5 40 138.0 14.0

MOBIL
Pegasus 605* Mineral 0.52 7.1 40 126 13.3
Pegasus 805 Mineral 0.54 6.2 40 130 13.5
Pegasus 1005 Mineral 0.50 5.0 40 125 13.0
Pegasus 1 Synthetic 0.51 6.5 15W-40 93.8 13.0
* Only for sewage gas, landfill gas and other bio-gases.

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Sulfate ash content up to 0.5 wt.%

Manufacturer Basic oils Sulphate TBN Viscosity
ash
Class at 40 °C at 100 °C
Product Wt. % mgKOH/g SAE mm2/s mm2/s

NILS
Burian Light Mineral 0.50 6.5 40 136 14.5

PETRO-CANADA
Sentron 445 Mineral 0.45 5.0 40 126 13.4
Sentron LD 5000 Mineral 0.57 4.8 40 124 13.4

REPSOL
Extra Gas 40 Mineral 0.50 6.0 40 133 13.5
Super Motor Gas 4005 Mineral 0.50 6.4 40 129 13.0
Long Life Gas 4005 Mineral 0.50 5.1 40 118 13.2

ROLOIL
Mogas 40 Mineral 0.50 5.5 40 138.0 14.0

SHELL
Mysella S3 N Mineral 0.45 5.0 40 139 14.0
Mysella S5 N Mineral 0.48 4.5 40 125 13.7

TOTAL
Nateria MH 40 Mineral 0.43 5.5 40 142.2 14.8
Nateria MP 40 Mineral 0.50 4.6 40 133.1 14.0

WCI - WIPA CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL

Ecosyn GE 4004 Synthetic 0.4 6 40 155 13.7
Ecosyn GE C104 Synthetic 0.4 6 40 155 13.7

WUNSCH OILS
Wunsch Gas Engine Oil MA Mineral 0.5 5.5 40 138.0 14.0

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Approved lubricating oils with a sulfate ash content of 0.5 wt.% to 1.0 wt.%

Sulfate ash content of 0.5 wt.% to 1.0 wt.%

Manufacturer Basic oils Sulphate TBN Viscosity
ash
Class at 40 °C at 100 °C
Product Wt. % mgKOH/g SAE 2
mm /s mm2/s

ADDINOL
MG 40 Extra Plus Mineral 0.85 9.8 40 133 14.2

AVIA
Gas Engine Oil HA 40 Mineral 0.85 9.8 40 133 14.2

BAYWA
Tectrol Methaflexx HC premium Mineral 0.70 8.2 40 105 13.4
Tectrol Methaflexx HC plus Mineral 0.8 9.2 40 132 14.5
Tectrol Methaflexx MD Mineral 0.85 9.8 40 133 14.2
Tectrol Methaflexx GE-M Mineral 0.90 7.9 40 141.2 14.1
Tectrol Methaflexx D Plus Mineral 1.0 10.6 40 137 15.0

CASTROL
Duratec M Mineral 0.72 7.5 40 125 13.0

CHEVRON / CALTEX / TEXACO

Geotex LF 40 Mineral 0.99 8.5 40 139 14.0

DIVINOL
Spezial HA Mineral 0.90 7.9 40 141.2 14.1

FUCHS PETROLUB
Titan Ganymet Plus Mineral 0.80 9.2 40 132 14.5
Titan Ganymet Ultra Mineral 0.70 8.2 40 105 13.4

HESSOL
Gas Engine Oil SAE 40 Mineral 0.85 9.8 40 133.0 14.2

KOMPRESSOL
HD Gas Engine Oil Mineral 0.90 7.9 40 141.2 14.1

KUWAIT PETROLEUM - Q8
Mahler HA Mineral 0.90 7.9 40 141.2 14.1

MOBIL
Pegasus 605 Mineral 0.52 7.1 40 126 13.3

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Sulfate ash content of 0.5 wt.% to 1.0 wt.%

Manufacturer Basic oils Sulphate TBN Viscosity
ash
Class at 40 °C at 100 °C
Product Wt. % mgKOH/g SAE mm2/s mm2/s

NILS
Burian SAE 40 Mineral 0.85 9.8 40 133.0 14.2

ROLOIL
Mogas 40 AC Mineral 0.90 7.9 40 141.2 14.1

TOTAL
Nateria MJ 40 Mineral 0.82 8.8 40 148.0 15.1

WCI - WIPA CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL

Ecosyn GE 4006 Synthetic 0.6 7.5 40 156 13.9

WUNSCH OILS
Wunsch Gas Engine Oil HA Mineral 0.9 7.9 40 141.2 14.1

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