GULF S.D.M.O.
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Performance Specifications
Gulf Super Duty Motor Oil (S.D.M.O) is formulated to provide superior lubrication for both diesel and gasoline engines operated in heavy duty service. Gulf S.D.M.O. meets the requirements of most diesel and gasoline engine manufacturers, such as: API CD/SF, CCMC D2 and G2, Mack EO-K (Approved), Ford M2C153D, Caterpillar TO-2,Allison C-3,Daimler Benz 227.0/227.1 (Approved), General Motors 6048M and 6085M.
It is also approved by major engine builders - like Ashok Leyland, HMT Tractors, Hindustan Motors, Komatsu, Hino Motors, Premier Automobiles, Mahindra and Mahindra, Bajaj Tempo, Eicher Tractors, Escorts Limited, TAFE, Greaves, Simpson and Co., Kirloskar Cummins, Kirloskar Oil Engines, Hindustan Motors Earthmoving equipments, BEML, Voltas forklifts, Escorts Daewoo, Rocket Engineering diesel gensets, Escorts Ford Tractors, Escorts Tractors, etc.
 
Recommendations
Gulf Super Duty Motor Oil is formulated with highly refined base stocks and selected additives to meet or exceed the severe requirements of motor oils, both over the road and off-highway use.
Gulf Super Duty Motor oil is recommended for use in diesel engines and automotive gasoline engines operating in either light or heavy duty service. This oil is especially recommended for use in turbocharged diesel engines.
The use of Gulf Super Duty Motor Oil will allow operators of more than one make of equipment to stock one lubricating oil that will satisfy the warranty requirements of most engine manufacturers. Its minimum TBN limit of 10.0 provides excellent protection against formation of corrosive acids from high sulfur fuel.
 
Typical Properties
 

SAE Grade

15W40

10W30

20W40

20

30

40

50

25W50

Viscosity at 40ºC, cSt

109

72

109

60

90.9

139

222

222

Viscosity at 100oC, cSt

15.4

11

15.4

11.1

15.4

15.4

19.9

19.1

Viscosity Index

135

144

135

116

110

107

103

111

Pour Point, oC

-25

-25

-12

-12

-12

-9

-9

-12

Flash Point, oC

220

218

220

204

215

220

225

220

Sulfated Ash, wt%

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.2

TBN, min

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10
 
Color Varies from Country to Country. Properties mentioned above are typical only and minor variations, which do not affect the product performances are to be expected in normal manufacturing. Advice and opinion noted herein are given in good faith and on the basis of the best information available, information is based on past history of the grade only and must not be construed as a guarantee of performance nor any legal liability is accepted by GULF OIL International or any of its affiliates. Follow equipment manufacturer’s recommendations for performance level and viscosity grade. The Material Safety Data Sheet for this product is available with your nearest GULF office or in this Website.(*) Computer generated read-across data.
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