Engine Oil - API Classification Correction

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Models


1985 Colt, Colt Vista, & Ram 50


Subject


Service Manual Correction - API Classification


Index


ENGINE/ LUBRICATION

Date

February 11, 1985


No.


09-03-85

P-383
A revision in the API classification for engine oil should be made in the following service manuals:

Model
Name of Manual Year Publication No.

Colt Service Manual 1985 81-270-5011
Colt Vista Service Manual 1985 81-270-5012
Ram 50 Service Manual 1985 81-370-5015

Please revise the pages indicated to read as follows (changes indicated in bold type):

^ Page 0-2 of service publication #81-270-5011 and 81-270-5012, and page 0-1 of service publication #81-370-5015:

GENERAL INFORMATION

ENGINE OIL

The SAE grade number indicates the viscosity of engine oils, for example, SAE 30, which is a single grade oil. Engine oils are also identified by a dual number, for example, SAE 10W-30, which indicates a multigrade oil.

The API classification system defines oil performance in terms of engine usage. Only engine oil designed "For Service SF" or "For Service SF/CC" ...

^ Page 0-6 of service publication #81-270-5011 and 81-270-5012, and page 0-10 of service publication #81-370-5015:
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS

Remarks

Parts Specifications

API classification For further details, refer
Engine Oil SF or SF/CC SAE viscosity number


^ Page 0-8 of service publication #81-270-5011 and 81-270-5012:

MAINTENANCE SERVICE

ENGINE OIL (Change)

Always use lubricants which conform to the requirements of the API classification "For Service SF" or "For Service SF/CC" ...

^ Page 0-20 of service publication #81-270-5015:

MAINTENANCE SERVICE

ENGINE OIL (Change)

Always use lubricants which: (1) conform to the requirements of the API classification "For Service SF" or "For Service SF/CC" ...


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