What type of oil for MEP-002A

[tibxx]

What type of oil do you put in a MEP-002A ?

Thanks

 

[319]

Different temps require different oils. Check TM 5-6115-584-12 and LO 5-6115-584-12.

 

[tibxx]

Civi version of mil spec oil.

I tried looking up a cross-reference to mil spec and googled dextron II trans fluid.
That just doesn't seem right.
It gets cold here in NH so -10F to +30F (OE 10?) range oil.
Any suggestions 5W-20 etc.

Thanks

Tibxx

 

[brianrbull]

I use Rotella T in all my Equipment have for years, and my Grand Father Before me. Also use it in all our farm equipment It has been good to me. Just my 2 Cents

 

[LanceRobson]

OE-10 wont work over 30 degrees. All the M002As and 003As I ever saw used 15-40 year round at Drum.

Lance

 

[dirtyfingernails]

I believe the TM states 30W. I use Rotella 15W40 in my MEP003s.

 

[OD_Coyote]

I use Delo 15W-40 in all my diesel powered equipment.

 

[JDToumanian]

Are these air cooled engines? Multi-grade oil is a no-no for air cooled engines, the high temperatures will burn the viscosity-modifying polymers and the oil will break down. Straight 30w is the way to go.

Jon

 

[OD_Coyote]

Thanks for the heads up on the multi-grade oil. I will change the oil in my MEP-002 to straight 30W ASAP.

 

[tibxx]

Thanks for the info.