MAK GOLD 30
SAE Grade: 30
Description
These are heavy duty oils formulated from highly refined base oils and detergent-dispersant inhibitors, anti-wear additives and a special oil thickening control agent.
Applications
They are recommended for high speed Naturally Aspirated / Turbo / Supercharged diesel engines operating at low speed and high torque conditions prevalent in prolonged city stop & go driving conditions and also in hilly regions. They are recommended for use in Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles, Light Commercial Vehicles & Multi Utility Vehicles.
This oil was evaluated in ‘Double Decker’ buses of M/s. BEST, Mumbai and oil drain interval of 22,000 kms. was established. They also demonstrated the Long Drain capability in APSRTC buses.
Performance Benefits
- Cleaner engine due to reduction of engine deposits
- Better soot handling capacity
- Longer engine and oil life
Performance Level
- API CF / CD
- MACK T-7 / T-8A Test
- IS 13656:2002 Type EDL3
- US MIL-L-2104C
| Characteristics | IS 1448 | Typical Figures |
| 30 | ||
| Appearance | —- | Clear & Bright |
| Colour, Visual Observation | —- | Red |
| Density @15°C, gm/ml | P:16 | 0.8712 |
| K.V at 40° C, cSt | P:25 | 11.40 |
| Copper Corrosion @ 100° C for 3 hrs | P:15 | 1a |
| Flash Point, (COC), °C | P:69 | 230 |
| Viscosity Index | P:56 | 96 |
| Pour Point, °C | P:10 | -9 |
| Foaming Tendency / Stability: Qty. of foam in ml a) Sequence I b) Sequence II c) Sequence III |
P:67 | Nil / Nil 10 / Nil Nil / Nil |
Health and Safety
These oils are not hazardous under normal conditions of use. For further guidance appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet may be referred.