MBE 900 ENGINE 2007 OPERATOR'S GUIDE The Use of Supplemental Additives Refer to section Maintenance Tables. for the maximum intervals at which the engine may operate before the oil and filters must be changed. Lubricants meeting the Detroit Diesel specifications outlined in this publication already contain a balanced additive treatment. Supplemental additives are generally not necessary and can even be harmful. These additives may be marketed as either oil treatments or engine treatments and are discouraged from use in Detroit Diesel engines. Oil analysis may be used to determine whether this interval should be shortened, but it should not be used to lengthen the interval.
The use of fuels with sulfur content above 0.05 mass percent will require a shortening of drain intervals and/or the use of a higher TBN oil. For detailed information refer to publication Engine Requirements – Lubricating Oil, Fuel and Filters (7SE270), available from authorized Detroit Diesel distributors. Engine damage resulting from the use of such materials is not covered by your Detroit Diesel Corporation warranty. Detroit Diesel will not provide statements beyond this publication relative to their use.
When to Change Oil Disposing of Waste Oil The length of time an engine may operate before an oil change depends upon the lubricant and fuel used, engine oil consumption, and the operating cycle. Dispose of used lubricating oil and filters in an environmentally responsible manner, according to federal (EPA) and/or state recommendations. The disposal of waste oil may be best addressed by the engine oil supplier, who may accept responsibility for proper disposal of this material as part of the business of providing lubricant. USED ENGINE OIL To avoid injury to skin from contact with the contaminants in used engine oil, wear protective gloves and apron.
All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 04/08) 89 DDC-SVC-MAN-0040 0704 Copyright © 2008 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION