TM 5-3805-258-10
LUBRICANTS-FUEL-COOLANTS
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Oils, Transmission and Clutch Oils
Engine oils conforming and qualified under Military Specification MIL-L-2104 (Lubricating Oil, Internal
Combustion Engine, Tactical Service) are to be used for these lubrication points. These engine oils, in addition to
their meeting the required engine performance classification of CD, also meet commercial transmission system
requirement such as the Caterpillar TO-2.
Hydraulic Oil
Use OE/HDO-10 meeting MIL-L-2104 in the hydraulic system.
Lubricating Oil, Gear, Multipurpose (GO)
Use gear oil meeting MIL-L-2105 (GO).
Lubricating Grease (GAA)
Use MlL-G-l 0924, Grease, Automotive and Artillery (GAA). This grease is suitable for all temperatures.
Brake Fluid (BFS)
Brake fluid meeting MIL-B-46176, Brake Fluid, Silicone, All Weather, Operational and Preservative shall be used
in the hydraulic brake system.
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS
Types of Fuel
Fuel Oil, Diesel Federal Specification VV-F-800 shall be used as the primary fuel. Temperature limits are listed
below:
Fuel Requirements - Temperature Limits (VV-F-800)
Grade DF-2
For use above -12°C (+10oF)1
Grade DF-12
For use below -12°C(+10°F) to above -29°C(-20°F)
Grade DF-A
For use below -29° C (-20° F)
1 Usage temperature may vary dependent on the Cloud Point of the actual DF-2 fuel being supplied in the
geographical area.
2 DF-1 is not normally procured in CONUS or OCONUS. Refineries will blend DF-2 with Kerosene or further
refine distillate fractions to meet temperature requirements of DF-1.
Alternate and emergency fuels shall be used according to AR 703-1.
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