RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
MA-12spec tableSAE Viscosity Number
GASOLINE ENGINE OIL
Gasoline Engine Oil SAE Viscosity vs. Outside Temperature Range
| SAE Grade | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5W-20 | -30 | +15 | -22 | +59 | * Not recommended for sustained high speed driving |
| 5W-30 | -30 | +15 | -22 | +59 | * Not recommended for sustained high speed driving |
| 10W | -20 | +15 | -4 | +59 | |
| 10W-30 | -20 | +40 | -4 | +104 | |
| 10W-40 | -20 | +40 | -4 | +104 | |
| 10W-50 | -20 | +40 | -4 | +104 | |
| 15W-40 | -10 | +40 | +14 | +104 | |
| 15W-50 | -10 | +40 | +14 | +104 | |
| 20W-20 | 0 | +40 | +32 | +104 | |
| 20W-40 | 0 | +40 | +32 | +104 | |
| 20W-50 | 0 | +40 | +32 | +104 |
5W-20
Min Temp (°C)-30
Max Temp (°C)+15
Min Temp (°F)-22
Max Temp (°F)+59
Notes* Not recommended for sustained high speed driving
5W-30
Min Temp (°C)-30
Max Temp (°C)+15
Min Temp (°F)-22
Max Temp (°F)+59
Notes* Not recommended for sustained high speed driving
10W
Min Temp (°C)-20
Max Temp (°C)+15
Min Temp (°F)-4
Max Temp (°F)+59
Notes
10W-30
Min Temp (°C)-20
Max Temp (°C)+40
Min Temp (°F)-4
Max Temp (°F)+104
Notes
10W-40
Min Temp (°C)-20
Max Temp (°C)+40
Min Temp (°F)-4
Max Temp (°F)+104
Notes
10W-50
Min Temp (°C)-20
Max Temp (°C)+40
Min Temp (°F)-4
Max Temp (°F)+104
Notes
15W-40
Min Temp (°C)-10
Max Temp (°C)+40
Min Temp (°F)+14
Max Temp (°F)+104
Notes
15W-50
Min Temp (°C)-10
Max Temp (°C)+40
Min Temp (°F)+14
Max Temp (°F)+104
Notes
20W-20
Min Temp (°C)0
Max Temp (°C)+40
Min Temp (°F)+32
Max Temp (°F)+104
Notes
20W-40
Min Temp (°C)0
Max Temp (°C)+40
Min Temp (°F)+32
Max Temp (°F)+104
Notes
20W-50
Min Temp (°C)0
Max Temp (°C)+40
Min Temp (°F)+32
Max Temp (°F)+104
Notes
For warm and cold areas: 10W-30 is preferable for ambient temperatures above -20°C (-4°F).
For hot areas: 20W-40 and 20W-50 are suitable.
For turbo engines: 5W-20 is not recommended. 5W-30 should be used only under extremely cold conditions.
GEAR OIL
Gear Oil SAE Viscosity vs. Outside Temperature Range
| SAE Grade | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75W | -29 | +10 | -20 | +50 |
| 80W | -29 | +30 | -20 | +86 |
| 75W-90 | -29 | +40 | -20 | +104 |
| 80W-90 | -29 | +40 | -20 | +104 |
| 85W | -10 | +40 | +14 | +104 |
| 90 | 0 | +40 | +32 | +104 |
| 140 | +10 | +40 | +50 | +104 |
75W
Min Temp (°C)-29
Max Temp (°C)+10
Min Temp (°F)-20
Max Temp (°F)+50
80W
Min Temp (°C)-29
Max Temp (°C)+30
Min Temp (°F)-20
Max Temp (°F)+86
75W-90
Min Temp (°C)-29
Max Temp (°C)+40
Min Temp (°F)-20
Max Temp (°F)+104
80W-90
Min Temp (°C)-29
Max Temp (°C)+40
Min Temp (°F)-20
Max Temp (°F)+104
85W
Min Temp (°C)-10
Max Temp (°C)+40
Min Temp (°F)+14
Max Temp (°F)+104
90
Min Temp (°C)0
Max Temp (°C)+40
Min Temp (°F)+32
Max Temp (°F)+104
140
Min Temp (°C)+10
Max Temp (°C)+40
Min Temp (°F)+50
Max Temp (°F)+104
For warm and cold areas: 75W-90 for transmission and 80W-90 for differential carrier are preferable.
For hot areas: 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures below 40°C (104°F).