[C320-list] Oil for Perkins

[Jeff Hare]

Warren is correct.  "CD" is obsolete.   Use the latest letter of the alphabet you can find for the second letter.   We're up to at least CJ by now.  I don't know what the "C" stands for other than maybe Commercial. 

-Jeff
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From: Warren Updike
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Sent: Nov 8, 2009 5:04 PM

The manual says to use API class CD/SE oils; but, I believe these are
obsolete codes. I've been buying 15W40 in class CF and CJ at a local auto
store. Most later diesels are higher performance engines so I assume the
newer oils are OK. I'm attempting to verify this with Saber-Perkins. 

Warren & Pattie Updike
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay

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Gang 

Wanted to ask what weight and brand Eng oil is being used out there.

I have used both Chevron 30 weight in the past but over the last 2 years I
have used Chevron 15-40w.  I sail into Dec on the Chesapeake and the multi
grade does make starting easier.

Like to know what other are using.

Tony 
#30