AQAP SAE 20W50 API CH-4

Product data sheet (PDS)

Product Description 

AQAP Super Duty SAE 20W50 API CH-4 is a heavy-duty multi grade diesel engine oil for use in high-speed diesel engines, specifically formulated for on-highway and off-highway applications. It complies with the low emission law, especially Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) systems. 

Applications 

This oil is recommended for use in naturally aspirated and turbo-charged diesel-powered equipment from 

leading Japanese, European and American Manufacturers, mixed fleets, On-highway light and heavy-duty 

trucking, off highway industries including construction, mining, quarrying and agriculture. The oil is backward compatible with other API Diesel classes like API CG-4,CF-4, CD, etc. 

 

Features and Benefits 

  • Exceptional Thermal and Oxidation Stability ensures trouble-free operation. 
  • Reduced maintenance costs due to minimized engine overhaul periods. 
  • Advanced detergency/dispersancy leading to cleaner engines and longer component life. 
  • Stay in grade shear stability provides wear protection and viscosity control. 
  • Designed for use with fuels with Sulphur of 5000 ppm.  

Specifications and Approvals 

  • API CH-4  
  • API SL / API SJ 
  • MB 228.1 
  • Caterpillar ECF-1-a 
  • Cummins CES 20077 
  • Deutz DQC-III / Deutz DQC-II 
  • MTU 2.0 
  • Mack EO-N 
  • Renault RLD-2 

KEY PROPERTIES  

TEST METHODS  

SPECIFICATION 

TYPICAL VALUE 

API 

 

CH4 

 

SAE Grade 

 

20W50 

 

Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C 

ASTM D445 

 

155.2 

Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C 

ASTM D445 

16.3-21.9 

18.33 

Viscosity Index 

ASTM D2270 

125 Min 

132 

Flash Point, °C 

ASTM D92 

216 Min 

236 

Pour Point, °C 

ASTM D97 

-18 Max 

-36 

CCS @ -15°C 

ASTM D5293 

9500 Max 

6450 

Base Number 

ASTM D2896 

8.0 Min 

10.2 

Health and Safety 

Detailed health and safety information for this product is provided in a Material Safety Data Sheet which is available upon request from our AQAP sales office. 

 

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