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Taro® DP and XL Series

Model Taro 20 DP 30/40 (X), Taro 30 DP 30/40 (X), Taro 40 XL 40 (X), Taro 50 XL 40 (X)

BN 20–50 diesel engine oils for medium-speed trunk piston engines burning residual or marine diesel fuel; also suit engine reduction gears that need EP properties.

Description

Taro DP and XL series oils are high-performance diesel engine oils for medium-speed trunk piston engines burning residual or marine diesel fuels, used in line with OEM guidelines. They are blended from highly refined base oils with selected additives and remain available as the regional equivalent of the newer Taro XP series.

Key features

  • Viscosity control in severe high-temperature service
  • BN retention against corrosive wear over long periods
  • Reduce hot deposits (piston lands and grooves, undercrown, purifier preheaters) and cold deposits (crankcase, cambox, rocker area, fuel pumps, purifier bowl)
  • High water tolerance and good water separation
  • Load-carrying capacity for engine reduction gears and other EP applications
  • Approvals: Everllence (formerly MAN ES), Wärtsilä, MaK (Caterpillar), Rolls Royce Bergen, Daihatsu, Hyundai Himsen, Yanmar

Specifications

SAE Viscosity Grade30/40 (Taro 20 DP, Taro 30 DP); 40 (Taro 40 XL, Taro 50 XL)
Base number (ASTM D2896)20 / 30 / 40 / 50 mg KOH/g
Density at 15°C (ASTM D4052)0.9 / 0.91 / 0.91 / 0.92 kg/l
Flash point, COC (ASTM D92)180 °C min
Pour point (ASTM D97)-12 °C
Kinematic Viscosity at 40°C (ASTM D445)94.0 / 135 mm²/s (SAE 30 / 40)
FZG test (A/8.3/90), failure load stage (CEC-L-07-95)12

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