TOPIC: Lubrication System

IDENT NO: 12-1880AV

DATE: February 2025

ALL
SUBJECT: Lube Oil Recommendations
SUPERSEDES: 12-1880AU

MODELS AFFECTED: All INNIO’s Waukesha Engines

SUMMARY TABLE OF CONTENTS

The organization and content of this bulletin has TOPIC........................................................................ PAGE
changed significantly. Change bars have been Summary............................................................................... 1
added to the margin to highlight some of the Table of Contents............................................................... 1
changes. Be sure to read and understand this Information and Instructions ........................................ 2
bulletin in its entirety. Lube Oil Performance ..................................................... 2
Use this service bulletin to identify the lube oil Lube Oil Designations.............................................. 2
needs and specifications of all INNIO Waukesha Supplementary Lube Oil Additives ............................. 2
engines. Listing is by current production model and Catalyst Contaminants ................................................... 2
fuel type. Lube Oil Recommendations .......................................... 2
Cogeneration Installations..................................... 3
This bulletin revision provides current lube oil 12V/18V220GL Installations ................................ 5
recommendations as a guideline for the selection Sour Gas, Digester Gas, Alternative Fuel
of an appropriate lube oil only. It is the Gas and Landfill Gas Recommendations........... 6
responsibility of the person(s) in charge of Recommended Lube Oils for Landfill Gas
maintenance to choose the appropriate lube oil for Applications ................................................................ 6
the engine and conditions that it is operating Lube Oil Selection............................................................. 8
under. Lube Oil Viscosity Selection.................................. 8
To obtain lube oil recommendations for INNIO’s Multi-viscosity Lube Oils ........................................ 9
Waukesha Engine models not listed in this bulletin, Synthetic Lube Oils .................................................. 9
please contact INNIO’s Waukesha Engine’s service Low Ambient Temperature Operation ...................... 9
department. 220GL Engines .......................................................... 9
Lube Oil Filtration Requirements.................................9
Recommended Lube Oil Change Intervals............. 10
Taking an Oil Sample ......................................................10
Lube Oil Condemning Limits....................................... 12
Lube Oil Consumption Guidelines............................. 16
Formulas for Determining Lube Oil
Consumption Rate .................................................. 16
ESM 2 Engine Runtime Hours Feature.................... 17
Engine Runtime Hours Update....................................18

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INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS CATALYST CONTAMINANTS

INNIO’s Waukesha Engines are heavy-duty The following contaminants are known catalyst
industrial-type engines which require heavy-duty deactivators and should be avoided when selecting
lube oils. The basic requirements are high lube oils for installations with catalysts since they
lubricating quality, high thermal stability and good contribute to shortened catalyst life: heavy and base
control of contaminants. metals such as lead, mercury, arsenic, antimony,
INNIO’s Waukesha Engine’s product line consists of zinc, copper, tin, iron, nickel, chrome, sulfur and
spark-ignited industrial gas engines from the VGF phosphorus. Generally these individual elements
through the 16V 275GL+ models. The lube oil should not exceed 1 ppm or collectively exceed 5
requirements and systems change greatly between ppm at the catalyst inlet. Specific exceptions:
each model and fuel type. phosphorus or silicon compounds at the catalyst
inlet are not to exceed 1 ppm and sulfur compounds
LUBE OIL PERFORMANCE at the catalyst inlet are not to exceed 100 ppm.
Always consult the catalyst supplier for specific
There are hundreds of commercial crankcase lube recommendations for the catalyst being used.
oils marketed today. Obviously, engine Do not confuse the concentration of these
manufacturers or users cannot completely evaluate elements in the exhaust gas flow AT THE CATALYST
the numerous commercial lube oils. The performance INLET with the concentration of these elements in
of a lubricant, like that of any manufactured product, the lube oil itself.
is the responsibility of the refiner and supplier. The
standard express limited warranty that accompanies LUBE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
an INNIO’s Waukesha Engine does not include
coverage for the performance of any lube oil. INNIO’s INNIO’s Waukesha Engine requires the use of lube
Waukesha Engine’s warranty is limited to the repair oil formulated specifically for natural gas engines
or replacement of parts that are found to be defective that meet minimum ash requirements based on
in material or workmanship during the warranty engine model. The ash-forming constituents in lube
period. oil formulations provide detergency, corrosion
INNIO’s Waukesha Engine strongly recommends protection and anti-wear protection. In addition,
monitoring the condition of the lube oil through the the ash produced during combustion of these
use of a good lube oil analysis program. additives will provide protection against valve face
and seat recession. However, use of lube oils
LUBE OIL DESIGNATIONS containing a higher ash level than specified in the
Lube oil is designated in several ways: American tables may increase engine deposits and decrease
Petroleum Institute (API), Society of Automotive component life.
Engineers (SAE), American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM) performance classifications and NOTICE
Military Designation. Since no gas engine industry INNIO’s Waukesha Engine requires lube oils
lube oil performance designations exist, it is the formulated specifically for natural gas engines.
responsibility of the engine operator to verify with INNIO’s Waukesha Engine does not recommend
their lube oil supplier that the lube oil they select gasoline or diesel lube oil formulations for use with
has proven field performance in their specific its engines. Use of gasoline or diesel formulations
engine make and model. This lube oil must also may cause severe engine damage. The standard
meet the minimum requirements specified by express limited warranty that accompanies an
INNIO’s Waukesha Engine does not include
INNIO’s Waukesha Engine as listed in the included
coverage for the performance of any lube oil.
tables. INNIO’s Waukesha Engine’s warranty is limited to
the repair or replacement of parts that are found to
SUPPLEMENTARY LUBE OIL ADDITIVES be defective in material or workmanship during the
warranty period.
Quality lube oils formulated specifically for natural
gas engines have sufficient additives to meet
requirements. INNIO’s Waukesha Engine does not
recommend the addition of lube oil additives to
these lube oils.
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Table 1: Lube Oil Recommendations by Engine Model

GAS ENGINE MODELS SULFATED ASH WT% *, **, ***
F18, H24, L36, P48 G, GL, GLD 0.45 – 0.75
F18, H24, L36, P48, GSI, GSID 0.35 – 0.55
VGF SERIES
ANY ENGINE MODEL WITH WAUKESHA
0.35 – 0.55
FACTORY-SUPPLIED CATALYST
F3521, L5790, L7042, P9390 G, GSI, GL 0.35 – 1.0
ALL SERIES 4 AND SERIES 5 MODELS WITHOUT
0.45 – 0.75
VHP SERIES WAUKESHA FACTORY-SUPPLIED CATALYST
ALL SERIES 4 AND SERIES 5 MODELS WITH
0.45 – 0.50
WAUKESHA FACTORY-SUPPLIED CATALYST
275GL/GL+ SERIES 12V, 16V 0.35 – 1.0
16V150LTD 0.4 – 0.55
APG SERIES
12V220GL, 18V220GL See Table 3
* Lube oils must be specifically formulated for gas engines using highly refined mineral oil base stocks. The ash require-
ments are a percentage by weight with both metallic and ashless additive systems. A maximum of 0.10% zinc is recom-
mended.
** Lube oil with 0.35% ash or less may be used in naturally aspirated and catalyst-equipped naturally aspirated or tur-
bocharged engines with the understanding that valve recession may occur, thus shortening the normally expected valve
and seat life.
*** Use 1.0% ash lube oil for the VHP and 275GL engines only if needed due to higher than normal valve recession rates.

COGENERATION INSTALLATIONS
Based on actual field experience, the lube oils listed
in Table 2 are specified for cogeneration
installations with forced hot water cooling systems
at 212° – 265°F (100° – 129°C) or ebullient cooling
at 250°F (121°C).
It is especially important that the lube oils used in
cogeneration applications utilize base stocks with
good thermal stability. With a minimum of 4,000+
hours of experience, the lube oils listed in Table 2
are known to give satisfactory performance in
high-temperature cooling systems applications.
NOTE: See Table 1 for lube oil sulfated ash
recommendations for gas engine models.
Additions to the list of approved lube oils may be
made with substantiating data for a lube oil
meeting the following criteria:
• Used in similar applications with 212° – 265°F
(100° – 129°C) jacket water temperatures.
• A minimum of 6 months operation with
documented engine inspection data.
• No signs of lube oil degradation, carbon or
lacquering problems (based on normal lube oil
change intervals, the engine should be clean).

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Table 2: Recommended Lube Oils for Cogeneration / Gas Compression Applications (Using Pipeline Quality Gas)
SULFATED ASH (%W)
BRAND TYPE
ASTM D 874 (TYPICAL)
Castrol Duratec G SAE 40 0.50
Castrol Duratec LD SAE 40 0.50
Chevron HDAX 5200 Low Ash SAE 40 0.50
Chevron HDAX 9200 Low Ash SAE 40 0.50
CHRONUS ECO DYN GAS ENGINE OIL SAE 40 0.48
CITGO Pacemaker GEO 1940 XL SAE 40 0.51
CITGO Pacemaker GEO 1640 SAE 40 0.50
CITGO Pacemaker 1640 AE SAE 40 0.50
GS Caltex – GS Generator Low Ash SAE 40 0.51
Gulfco LA Supreme 40 SAE 40 0.50
Mobil SHC Pegasus 40 SAE 40 0.50
Mobil Pegasus 1 (Synthetic) SAE 15W-40 0.50
Mobil Pegasus 1105 SAE 40 0.50
Mobil Pegasus 1005 SAE 40 0.50
Mobil Pegasus 805 Ultra SAE 40 0.50
Mobil Pegasus 805 SAE 40 0.50
Mobil Pegasus 710 SAE 40 1.00
ORLEN OIL DEL GAS LA 40 SAE 40 0.50
Peak Navitus LA SAE 40 0.50
Peak Navitus HA SAE 40 0.90
Pertamina NG Lube Long Life (LL) SAE 40 0.53
PETROBRAS Lubrax Gas LDI 40 SAE 40 0.50
Petro Canada, Sentron CG40 SAE 40 0.92
Petro Canada, Sentron LD 3000 SAE 40 0.47
Petro Canada, Sentron LD 5000 SAE 40 0.57
Petro Canada, Sentron LD 8000 SAE 40 0.52
Petro Canada, Sentron LD Synthetic Blend SAE 15W-40 0.51
PetroChina Kunlun KCN 7905 SAE 40 0.52
PETRONAS GEO S40 SAE 40 0.50
PETRONAS GEO SNG SAE 40 0.50
Phillips 66 EL MAR LA4 EXD SAE 40 0.50
Puma LA Natural Gas S SAE 40 0.50
Q8 Mahler MA SAE 40 0.50
Q8 Mahler HA SAE 40 0.90
REPSOL GENERATOR EXTRA LONG LIFE
SAE 40 0.50
GAS 4005
REPSOL GENERATOR SUPER LONG LIFE
SAE 40 0.50
GAS 4005
Roloil Mogas (Italy) SAE 40 0.50
Roloil Mogas-AC (Italy) SAE 40 0.90
Sinopec GS200-L Stationary Gas Engine
SAE 40 0.51
Oil (Premium)
Shell Mysella S3 S (was Mysella MA) SAE 40 0.90*
Shell Mysella S5 N (was Mysella XL) SAE 40 0.48*
Tongyi Hephaestus SGO LA40 SAE 40 0.50
TOTAL Nateria MP 40 SAE 40 0.48

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Table 2: Recommended Lube Oils for Cogeneration / Gas Compression Applications (Using Pipeline Quality Gas)
SULFATED ASH (%W)
BRAND TYPE
ASTM D 874 (TYPICAL)
TOTAL Nateria MWX40 SAE 40 0.50
Valvoline GEO LA40 SAE 40 0.58
Valvoline Premium Blue GEO LA ES 40 SAE 40 0.51
YPF Vectis G540 SAE 40 0.50
YPF Vectis G740 SAE 40 0.51

NOTE: See Table 1 for sulfated ash recommendations for INNIO’s Waukesha Engine models.
* PER ISO 3987

12V/18V220GL INSTALLATIONS It is especially important that the lube oils used in

INNIO’s Waukesha Engine does not ordinarily cogeneration applications utilize virgin base stocks
recommend lube oils by brand name for specific with good thermal stability. The lube oils listed in
products. However, based on actual field Table 3 are known to give satisfactory performance
experience, the lube oils listed in Table 3 are in high-temperature cooling system applications.
specified for all 220GL installations.

Table 3: Recommended Lube Oils for All 220GL Applications (Using Pipeline Quality Gas)

SUPPLIER BRAND NAME TYPE SULFATED ASH (%W)

ASTM D 874
Mobil SHC Pegasus 40 SAE 40 0.50
Mobil Pegasus 1 SAE 15W-40 0.50
Mobil Pegasus 1105 SAE 40 0.50
Exxon Mobil Mobil Pegasus 1005 SAE 40 0.50
Mobil Pegasus 805 Ultra SAE 40 0.50
Mobil Pegasus 805 SAE 40 0.50
Mobil Pegasus 710 SAE 40 1.00
Nateria MH 40 SAE 40 0.45
Total Nateria P 405 SAE 40 0.42
Nateria X 405 (Synthetic) SAE 15W-40 0.45

Shell Mysella S3 N (was Mysella LA) SAE 40 0.45*

Mysella S5 N (was Mysella XL) SAE 40 0.48*
HDAX 5200 Low Ash
Chevron SAE 40 0.50
(HDAX Low Ash)
Castrol Duratec L SAE 40 0.45
BP Energas NGL SAE 40 0.45
Idemitsu Appolloil GHP 40L SAE 40 0.45
Petro-Canada Sentron LD 5000 SAE 40 0.57

* PER ISO 3987

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SOUR GAS, DIGESTER GAS, ALTERNATIVE FUEL Table 4: Recommended Lube Oils – Landfill Gas
GAS AND LANDFILL GAS RECOMMENDATIONS Applications
PERCENT
! WARNING BRAND TYPE
OF
SULFATED
INNIO’s Waukesha Engine assumes ASH

!
no liability or responsibility for
SAE
potential damage to the Mobil Pegasus 610
40
1.00*
environment or any personal injury
or death caused by using landfill SAE
Mobil Pegasus 605 0.60
gases or sour gases as fuel. It is 40
solely the engine owner’s/ SAE
Mobil Pegasus 605 Ultra 40 40 0.50
customer’s responsibility to
carefully analyze any fuel gases they Chevron HDAX 5500 LFG SAE
choose to use. Use of these gases is (HDAX LFG) 40 0.71
at the owner’s/customer’s own risk.
* These lube oils have a higher sulfated ash level than
3 LHV specified in Table 1 for the F18, H24, L36, P48, G, GSI,
NOTE: Low BTU fuel gases 400-660 BTU/FT
GSID, GL, GLD and F3514, F3524, L5794, L7044, GSI,
must meet the requirements specified in the latest
L5774, L5794, LT engines. These lube oils may be used
edition of Service Bulletin 9-2702, Gaseous Fuel
but be aware that engine life cycle may decrease due to
Specification.
an increase in engine deposits.
Alternative fuel sources are attracting increasing
interest today as a low-cost fuel or because of their The best approach to improving engine life cycle is
environmental benefits. However, there are issues to filter out or absorb contaminants in the fuel gas
that arise due to the sulfur compounds (H2S, etc.), before they reach the engine. There are various
siloxanes and halide constituents in these fuels. companies manufacturing and promoting gas
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), siloxanes and total organic filtration and absorption processes. However,
halide as chloride (TOH/CI) bring with them totally INNIO’s Waukesha Engine makes no endorsement
different challenges for the engine and lube oil. See of these products or services. Their performance is
the latest edition of Service Bulletin 9-2702, Gaseous solely the responsibility of their respective
Fuel Specification, for additional information. manufacturers.

The use of landfill, digester or other waste gas The following lube oil recommendations will
makes the selection of an engine lube oil, lube oil minimize corrosion problems normally
analysis and lube oil drain intervals far too encountered with fuel gas containing H2S and
complicated to address completely here because TOH/CI:
the lube oil requirements change as the TOH/Cl Recommendation #1
level increases. Anyone operating with landfill,
Contact your lube oil supplier for an appropriate
digester or other waste gas must review the latest
choice. Also follow the appropriate ash content
edition of Service Bulletin 9-2702, Gaseous Fuel
percent by weight for the specific engine model.
Specification, to fully understand the ramifications
of operating an engine with that type of fuel gas. Recommendation #2
RECOMMENDED LUBE OILS FOR LANDFILL GAS Used lube oil analysis is mandatory for alternative
APPLICATIONS fuel applications. Lube oil change periods are
determined by TBN (Total Base Number), TAN
INNIO’s Waukesha Engine recommends lube oil
(Total Acid Number), oxidation and nitration level
specifically formulated for landfill gas applications.
in the used lube oil samples. The user must change
Always follow the lube oil manufacturer’s
the lube oil when the TBN level falls to 30% of the
instructions and do not use the lube oil beyond
new lube oil value or TAN increases by 2.5 – 3.0
their recommendations. Some landfill gas
above the new lube oil value. The method of
formulated lube oils can cause excessive buildup of
measuring TBN in used lube oil is shown in Table 12.
abnormal ash deposits in the combustion chamber
when used outside of their recommendations.
Landfill gas engine lube oils should only be used in
engines applied to landfill gas operation and not
digester gas operation.

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The DEXSIL® Corporation has developed the Recommendation #3

Q2000 field test kit. This kit is used to determine Increase the jacket water temperature to 210° –
the chlorine contamination of engine lube oil 235°F (99° – 113°C) and lube oil temperature to
exposed to chlorine containing fuels such as landfill 185° – 200°F (85° – 93°C). 275GL/GL+ series
gas. This field test kit is highly accurate and allows engines are limited to a maximum of 180°F (82°C)
the operator to obtain timely test results in the lube oil temperature. 220GL series engines are
field. The lube oil must be sampled every 50 hours limited to a maximum of 212°F (100°C) jacket water
in order to establish an initial “trend.” Ordering outlet temperature, and 176°F (80°C) lube oil inlet
information may be obtained from the DEXSIL temperature. Increased temperatures will reduce
Corporation, One Hamden Park Drive, Hamden, CT condensation which will reduce the concentration
06517. of acids within the crankcase. High-temperature
thermostats are available for most models.
NOTICE
Any question on lubricants to be used with
TOH/CI does not affect TBN levels the same as
alternative fuel gases should be directed to the
sulfur compounds. Therefore, the 30% TBN
depletion (50% TBN depletion on 220GL engines) as
Field Service Department or Sales Engineering
an indicator of a change interval only applies to the Department prior to selecting a lube oil.
applications where fuel gas does not contain halides.

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LUBE OIL SELECTION

LUBE OIL VISCOSITY SELECTION
The operating temperature of the lube oil in the
sump or header is the best guide for selecting the
proper SAE grade of lube oil. When the lube oil
temperature is unknown, add 120°F (67°C) to the
ambient temperature to obtain an estimated lube
oil sump temperature.

Table 5: VGF / VHP Sump and Header Temperatures and SAE Number
SUMP TEMPERATURE HEADER TEMPERATURE SAE NUMBER
160° – 230°F 160° – 195°F
40
(71° – 110°C) (71° – 91°C)
Below 160°F (71°C) Below 160°F (71°C) 30

Table 6: 275GL/GL+ Sump and Header Temperatures and SAE Number

SUMP TEMPERATURE HEADER TEMPERATURE SAE NUMBER
160° – 230°F 160° – 180°F
40
(71° – 110°C) (71° – 82°C)

Table 7: 220GL Sump and Header Temperatures and SAE Number

SUMP TEMPERATURE HEADER TEMPERATURE SAE NUMBER
194° – 203°F 167° – 176°F
40
(90° – 95°C) (75° – 80°C)

Table 8: 16V150LTD / APG 1000 Sump and Header Temperatures and SAE Number
SUMP TEMPERATURE HEADER TEMPERATURE SAE NUMBER
195° – 205°F 180° – 190°F
(90° – 96°C) (82° – 88°C) 40 or 30

NOTE: Do not operate engines with a lube oil header temperature below 140°F (60°C). Engines that exceed
195°F (91°C) header temperature or 215°F (102°C) sump temperature should have reduced lube oil change
intervals based upon lube oil analysis (see Table 12).

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MULTI-VISCOSITY LUBE OILS 220GL ENGINES

Use multi-viscosity lube oils only for engines in To avoid any troubles when starting under cold
cold starting applications. Multi-viscosity lube oil ambient conditions, and because of the extra
may deteriorate in continuous operation, allowing pressure drop involved by the external circuit, it is
the lube oil to lose viscosity through shearing. In mandatory that lube oil temperature in the
this state, the lube oil may not supply sufficient external circuit does not fall down below 68°F
lubricating film and/or pressure. Therefore, utilize (20°C).
a lube oil analysis program to determine the lube This minimum temperature can be achieved by two
oil change interval. different means:
SYNTHETIC LUBE OILS • Either the external circuit (piping, control valve
Based on developments by lube oil manufacturers and cooler) is located in a warm area where
and the release of their synthetic lube oils, INNIO’s temperature never falls below 68°F (20°C), such
Waukesha Engine now recognizes these products as inside a building rather than outside.
as being suitable for all INNIO’s Waukesha Engine • Or the external circuit is fitted with a warming
models including stoichiometric (“rich burn”) and system (electrical resistance or preheaters and
lean burn gas engines. Table 2 and Table 3 include circulation) which regulates lube oil temperature
synthetic lube oils. to a minimum of 68°F (20°C).
When synthetic lube oils are selected, INNIO’s LUBE OIL FILTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Waukesha Engine suggests contacting its Field
Service or Sales Engineering Departments for lube The quality of lube oil filtration will directly affect
oil change interval recommendations if lube oil engine component life. The basic filtration
analysis is not done. However, a lube oil analysis requirement for INNIO’s Waukesha Engine models
program is always recommended. Actual lube oil is 90% efficient at 15 microns for all full-flow sock
change intervals must be established through a and paper elements, and 98% efficient at 25
lube oil analysis program and visual inspection of microns for fiberglass disposable and cleanable
engine components. Typical areas to look for lube full-flow metal mesh elements. Mesh or screen
oil breakdown are exhaust valve stems, piston ring sizes larger than 25 microns are not acceptable.
area and piston undercrown. Synthetic lube oil Lube oil filter elements are to be changed based on
change intervals are 3 to 5 times longer than those the lube oil change intervals listed in Table 9 or
of mineral oils. However, lube oil filter change when the maximum pressure drop listed in the in
intervals remain at 1,000 to 1,500 hours of the Operation & Maintenance manual for that
operation, so that contaminant buildup does not engine is reached – whichever comes first. It is also
result in excessive lube oil filter pressure drop. recommended to change lube oil filters whenever
Synthetic lube oils are not recommended for the lube oil is changed. This will prevent the used
alternative fuel gas applications. INNIO’s Waukesha lube oil in the filters from contaminating the fresh
Engine suggests obtaining prior approval before lube oil.
using a synthetic.

LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE

OPERATION
At low ambient temperatures, use a lube oil which
will provide proper lubrication when the engine is
hot and working. For engines of 1,000 cu. in.
(16.4 L) displacement and above, operating at
ambient temperatures below 50°F (10°C), lube oil
and jacket water heaters are required to warm lube
oil and water for faster starting and load
application. Information on these starting devices
is available upon request.

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RECOMMENDED LUBE OIL CHANGE TAKING AN OIL SAMPLE

INTERVALS
INNIO’s Waukesha Engine recommends
! WARNING
establishing lube oil change intervals using a lube Engine lube oil is extremely hot and

!
oil analysis program and visual inspection of power is under pressure. Use caution when
sampling engine lube oil for
cylinder components. When lube oil analysis is not
analysis. Personal protection
possible, the intervals listed in Table 9 and Table 10 equipment (PPE) including insulated
serve as a guideline for engines running on pipeline gloves and safety glasses are
quality natural gas. Lube oil change intervals may required when oil samples are being
be extended beyond those listed in Table 9 and taken. Failure to follow proper
Table 10 if the following conditions are met: procedures could cause severe
personal injury or death.
• Lube oil analysis is performed per Table 12.
• INNIO’s Waukesha Engine factory-supplied lube Select INNIO’s Waukesha Engine models are
oil filtration system is used. equipped with oil sampling valves.
– See LUBE OIL FILTRATION REQUIREMENTS on
page 9.
• A factory-supplied centrifugal oil filter is
installed and maintained for proper function.
• A visual inspection of power cylinder
components after two oil change intervals of run
time under the expected running conditions and
the desired/extended lube oil change interval.
– Part deposit inspection pass/fail criteria must
hinge on acceptable industry standards of
deposit evaluation of varnish, lacquer and
carbon on valve stems, piston ring grooves
and piston undercrown.
– Inspections are to be performed on 2
cylinders. Figure 1: Oil Sample Port
NOTE: More frequent lube oil changes may be On models equipped with an oil sampling valve,
necessary with some types of lube oil as well as before taking a lube oil sample, clean the sample
with the presence of other factors including, but
outlet valve. This prevents any debris in the sample
not limited to, a dusty environment, a marginal
installation, the internal engine condition and/or outlet valve from contaminating the lube oil
operation of an engine that has malfunctioning sample. Draw the lube oil sample at engine
carburetion equipment. The lube oil drain should be operating temperature.
as complete as possible, including draining of used On models not equipped with oil sampling valves,
lube oil from low-lying plumbing in the lubrication take the oil sample before the full-flow lube oil
system. INNIO’s Waukesha Engine recommends
filters.
that the lube oil be monitored with a professional
lube oil analysis program. However, extended lube For all oil samples, record the following information
oil change intervals may cause varnish deposits, on the oil sample container:
lube oil oxidation or sludge conditions to appear in
the engine which a lube oil analysis program may • Engine model
not detect. Contact your local INNIO’s Waukesha • Engine serial number
Engine Distributor for periodic engine maintenance
• Engine total hours
recommendations.
• Lube oil sample hours

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Table 9: Lube Oil Change Intervals for Engines Receiving Normal Maintenance and Using Commercial Quality
Natural Gas Fuel When Lube Oil Analysis Is Not Possible

ENGINES EBULLIENT COOLED

OPERATED IN OR HOT WATER
ISO STANDARD OR EXCESS OF SYSTEM WITH
ENGINE MODEL CONTINUOUS ISO STD ENGINE WATER STANDBY DUTY
POWER RATING POWER OR TEMPERATURE OF
PEAK 211°F (99°C) OR
SHAVING ABOVE
FOR ENGINES OPERATING WITH LUBE OIL HEADER TEMPERATURE OF 195°F (91°C) OR BELOW
VGF G, GL, GLD
LOW CAPACITY 500 hours or
1,000 hours 500 hours 500 hours
Natural Gas and HD-5 annually
Propane
VGF G, GL, GLD
HIGH CAPACITY 500 hours or
2,100 hours 1,000 hours 1,000 hours
Natural Gas and HD-5 annually
Propane
VGF GSID, GSI
LOW CAPACITY 500 hours or
720 hours 500 hours 500 hours
Natural Gas and HD-5 annually
Propane
VGF GSID, GSI
HIGH CAPACITY 500 hours or
1,500 hours 720 hours 720 hours
Natural Gas and HD-5 annually
Propane
VGF SE
500 hours or
Natural Gas and HD-5 1,500 hours – annually
Propane
VHP SERIES
LOW CAPACITY 500 hours or
1,000 hours 500 hours 500 hours
Natural Gas and HD-5 annually
Propane
VHP SERIES
HIGH CAPACITY 3,000 hours1 – –
Natural Gas with Extender 1,500 hours2 500 hours or
Package annually
VHP SERIES FIVE 4,000 hours – –
275GL/GL+ SERIES
4,000 hours
Natural Gas
APG SERIES
16V150LTD
Normal 1,500 hours Not Allowed Not Allowed Not Allowed
Natural Gas
3,000 hours for early
engines – 1,500
hours for filters only
12V/18V220GL For WEDA 460 Not Allowed Not Allowed
500 hours or
Natural Gas engines after March
annually
2011 –
filters changed at
3,000 hours

1
Oil change interval requires that oil analysis not exceed INNIO’s Waukesha Engine-specified condemning limits,
listed in Table 12.
2
Oil change interval without oil analysis.

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Table 10: Recommended Lube Oil Change Intervals for Engines Receiving Normal Maintenance and Using Gaseous
Fuel Containing H2S of 50 µg/BTU or Less (see the latest edition of Service Bulletin 9-2702, Gaseous Fuel
Specification)
EBULLIENT COOLED
OR HOT WATER
ENGINES OPERATED
ISO STANDARD OR SYSTEM WITH
ENGINE IN EXCESS OF ISO STD
PRIME POWER ENGINE WATER STANDBY DUTY
MODEL POWER OR PEAK
RATING TEMPERATURE OF
SHAVING 211°F (99°C) OR
ABOVE
FOR ENGINES OPERATING WITH ELEVATED LUBE OIL SUMP TEMPERATURE
VGF
360 hours 250 hours 360 hours 250 hours or annually
SERIES
VHP
360 hours 250 hours 360 hours 250 hours or annually
SERIES
NOTE:275GL series engines are limited to a maximum of 180°F (82°C) lube oil temperature.
275GL/GL+
500 hours or sooner by lube oil analysis. Sample
SERIES See Table 12 for condemning limits.
Natural Gas every 100 hours.

Table 11: Duty Cycle Definitions

The highest load and speed which can be applied 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days
ISO STANDARD OR per year, except for normal maintenance. It is permissible to operate the engine at up to 10
CONTINUOUS POWER percent overload, or the maximum load indicated by the intermittent rating, whichever is
RATING: lower, for two hours each 24-hour period.
GENERATOR In a system used as backup or secondary source of electrical power, this rating is the
STANDBY POWER output the engine will produce continuously (no overload), 24 hours a day, for the duration
RATING: of the prime power source outage.
This rating is the highest load and speed that can be applied in variable speed mechanical
INTERMITTENT system application only. Operation at this rating is limited to a maximum of 3,500 hours
POWER RATING: per year.
Peak shaving is operation of an engine for a limited time to meet the short-term peak
GENERATOR PEAK power requirements. Speed, loading and hours per year of operation will affect the
SHAVING: recommended lube oil change interval.

LUBE OIL CONDEMNING LIMITS

! CAUTION
Engine lube oil is extremely hot and
is under pressure. Use caution when
sampling engine lube oil for analysis.
Failure to take adequate precautions
may result in personal injury.

Lube oil condemning limits are established by the

engine manufacturer’s experience and/or used
lube oil testing. Laboratory testing, using the
parameters shown in Table 12, will help determine
the used lube oil’s suitability for continued use.

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Table 12: Used Lube Oil Testing and Recommended Condemnation Limits
Natural gas fuel engine lube oil samples should be taken based on trend experience or @ 500 hours
maximum.
CONDEMNING LIMITS
STANDARD TEST ALL OTHER
ANALYSIS METRICS
METHOD USED 12V/18V220GL INNIO’S
WAUKESHA ENGINES
WEAR METALS:
Iron (Fe) 30 ppm max
Aluminum (Al) 10 ppm max
Copper (Cu) 15 ppm max
Lead (Pb) 20 ppm max Wear metals by trend
analysis.
Tin (Sn) 10 ppm max (Investigate source(s) of
Chromium (Cr) ASTM D5185 10 ppm max rising wear metal(s).
Change lube oil based
Nickel (Ni) 10 ppm max upon analysis report
Silver (Ag) Wear metals by trend recommendations.)
analysis.
Change lube oil based
Titanium (Ti) upon Report
recommendations.
CONTAMINANTS:
Silicon (Si) 20 ppm max Follow analysis report
recommendations
Sodium (Na) ASTM D5185 Any detectable amount Any detectable amount
(> 5 ppm) as coolant leak (> 5 ppm) as coolant leak
Potassium (K) indicator indicator
ASTM D6443 (XRF) or
Chlorine (Cl) 900 ppm max 900 ppm max
ASTM D2622 (XRF)
Soot FTIR Above 2.5% by volume Above 2.5% by volume
Water % by IR & Karl ASTM D1744 or Above 0.3% by weight Above 0.1% by weight
Fischer ASTM D6304-04A (3,000 ppm) (1,000 ppm)
(Na & K) Any detectable (Na & K) Any detectable
Glycol (pos/neg) ASTM D2982
amount (> 5 ppm) amount (> 5 ppm)
MULTI-SOURCE:
Boron (B)
Molybdenum (Mo) Multi-source by Analysis Multi-source by Analysis
ASTM D5185 Report Recommendations Report Recommendations
Antimony (Sb) (if contaminant) (if contaminant)
Manganese (Mn)
ADDITIVES:
Magnesium (Mg)
Calcium (Ca)
Additive levels are Additive levels are
Barium (Ba) ASTM D5185
information only information only
Phosphorous (P)
Zinc (Zn)
CHARACTERISTICS:
Viscosity (40°C) +50% change
ASTM D445 -20/+30% change
Viscosity (100°C) +25% change
2.5 rise over new lube 3.0 rise over new lube
TAN ASTM D664
oil ** oil **
Continued on next page

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Table 12: Used Lube Oil Testing and Recommended Condemnation Limits (Continued)
Natural gas fuel engine lube oil samples should be taken based on trend experience or @ 500 hours
maximum.
CONDEMNING LIMITS
STANDARD TEST ALL OTHER
ANALYSIS METRICS
METHOD USED 12V/18V220GL INNIO’S
WAUKESHA ENGINES
Drop to 30% of new
ASTM D2896 (new & used Drop to 50% of new TBN **
TBN
lube oil) TBN **
Not applicable to TOH/Cl
Oxidation 40 Abs/cm Peak Height 40 Abs/cm Peak Height
ASTM E2412-04 ANNEX
(Single Point Baseline) (Single Point Baseline)
Nitration A2
Method Method
25 Abs @ 1700 cm-1 Peak 25 Abs @ 1735 cm-1 Peak
Oxidation Area Method Area Method
ASTM E2412-04 ANNEX
A1 * 20 Abs @ 1625 cm-1 Peak 25 Abs @ 1625 cm-1 Peak
Nitration
Area Method Area Method
ASTM D92
Flash Point 356°F (180°C) 356°F (180°C)
(Cleveland Open Cup)

PARTICLE COUNTS: MAXIMUM MONITORED MAXIMUM MONITORED

LEVELS *** LEVELS ***
ISO Code ISO 4406 24/24/20 24/24/20
4 micron 160,000 particles/ml 160,000 particles/ml
6 micron 80,000 80,000
10 micron 30,000 30,000
14 micron 5,000 5,000
ISO 11500
21 micron 1,000 1,000
38 micron 100 100
70 micron 12 12
100 micron 8 8

* Specified condemning limit (abs/cm) is the allowed change compared to unused oil of the same formulation. Measure
values in both used and new oil. Subtract the value of the used oil from the value of new oil. If the differential value is
greater than the value shown in Table 12, the oil is condemned.
** Sweeten the sump lube oil by adding new lube oil when TBN and/or TAN level falls below condemning limits. Resample
sweetened lube oil to verify proper TAN/TBN levels. If TAN/TBN condemning limits are reached and sump sweetening is
not done, the lube oil must be changed to re-establish proper lube oil alkalinity protection from acid formation.
*** Do not condemn the lube oil based solely on particle count levels unless a severe rise in any micron level occurs in
the 500 hour lube oil sample analysis. Inspect the engine filtration system (improperly seated elements, holes in ele-
ments, a stuck open filter bypass valve, a non-functional centrifuge, etc.) if an early hour excessive rise is seen in particle
counts. Longer term, consider other lube oil condemning limits in Table 12 along with rising particle counts in the decision
to change lube oil and filters.

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In order to obtain a reasonable life expectancy for – Bypass lube oil filtration. INNIO’s Waukesha
INNIO’s Waukesha Engine models operating on gas Engine has introduced the factory-supplied
containing some level of halogens, our experience centrifugal oil filter cleanable lube oil filtering
dictates the following: system. The factory-supplied centrifugal oil
• To achieve a life expectancy equivalent to an filter system utilizes the cleaning capabilities
engine operating on pipeline quality natural gas, of a centrifuge coupled with cleanable filter
remove all halogen compounds and abrasives elements. The factory-supplied centrifugal oil
from the fuel gas. filter system utilizes INNIO’s Waukesha
Engine’s current lube oil filtration canister for
• Reasonable life can be expected if the Total
Organic Halide as Chloride (TOH/CI) the cleanable elements. The centrifuge is
concentration of the fuel does not exceed 8.5 installed as a bypass system working in
micrograms per BTU (µg/BTU) (150 µg/liter). conjunction with the cleanable filter
Total Organic Halide as Chloride equals the sum elements.
of all halogenated compounds expressed as • A fuel gas containing a TOH/CI concentration
chloride (Cl) in micrograms per BTU (µg/BTU) (or above 8.5 µg/BTU (150 µg/liter) requires pre-
µg/liter) at Standard Temperature and Pressure treatment of the fuel in order to make it suitable
(STP). See the latest edition of Service Bulletin for use in an INNIO’s Waukesha Engine.
9-2702, Gaseous Fuel Specification. Reasonable
life can also be expected with increased
maintenance and operating adjustments to the
engine, such as:

Typical changes in maintenance and operation at

this chloride level are:
– Decreased lube oil change interval (150 hours
to start)
– Condemn the lube oil when the 900 ppm
chlorine limit in used lube oil is reached. This
will aid in establishing a lube oil change
interval.
– Perform a lube oil analysis at least every 50
hours to start.
– Elevate the jacket water temperature to
212° – 235°F (100° – 113°C).
– Elevate the lube oil temperature to 185° –
200°F (85° – 93°C), 180°F (82°C) maximum
for 275GL models, and 176°F (80°C) for
220GL models.
– Use of high TBN oil (7.0 – 13.0)

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LUBE OIL CONSUMPTION GUIDELINES ESM 2 ENGINE RUNTIME HOURS

FEATURE
Typical gross lube oil consumption rates for
INNIO’s Waukesha Engine models are: The following features are available on ESM 2
Table 13: Typical Gross Lube Oil Consumption Rate Engines and can assist in determining engine
operating hours between oil changes.
LBS/ GRAMS/ GRAMS/
MODEL
HP-HR HP-HR KW-HR During the life of an ECU or engine it may be
VGF SE 0.0002 0.091 0.121 desirable to change or reset the displayed engine
VHP hours. After events such as an engine rebuild or an
Series ECU replacement, an update of the “Engine
0.0002 0.091 0.121
Four
GSI Runtime” parameter, which is based off of the
“Engine Hours Update” user calibration, may be
VHP
Series 0.0005 0.227 0.302 needed.
Five
The “Engine Runtime” feature is handled slightly
275GL different than other user calibrations and requires
+ 0.0003 0.137 0.182
a unique procedure. This is to help protect against
All 0.0002 – 0.091 –
other 0.002 0.910
0.121 – 1.22 accidental changes.

NOTE: Lube oil consumption rates given above are

a general guide and not meant to be used as
condemning limits or for determining overhaul
requirements. Lube oil treatment, losses and
changes not included.
NOTE: Oil consumption will vary depending on site
conditions, engine load, engine speed, and the age
of the engine. When sizing an oil makeup tank
double the values above to plan for oil consumption
increase as the engine ages.
FORMULAS FOR DETERMINING LUBE OIL
CONSUMPTION RATE
The following formulas may be useful for
determining the engine lube oil consumption rate.
LBS 7.3 x Number of Gallons of Lube Oil Used
=
HP-HR HP x Hours of Operation

LBS 1.82 x Number of Quarts of Lube Oil Used

=
HP-HR HP x Hours of Operation

Grams 875 x Number of Liters of Lube Oil Used

=
HP-HR HP x Hours of Operation

Grams 875 x Number of Liters of Lube Oil Used

=
kWb-HR kWb (corrected) x Hours of Operation

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Before starting procedure, verify the “Software ID”

version is S005xxxx or later. Go to the “Systems”
tab, then the “Controller” table and verify the
“Software ID.” If S005xxxx or later software is
present, proceed to the “Engine Runtime” user
calibration hours update.

Figure 2: Verify Software ID

Figure 3: Trip Hours Reset

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ENGINE RUNTIME HOURS UPDATE

Use the following procedure to properly set the
starting value of “Engine Runtime” on ESM 2-
equipped engines.
1. Shut down engine.
2. Login to the HMI as Customer. Go to User,
Customer and Login.
3. Set all parameters to desired values (if changes
are needed) by going to the “Parameters” tab.
After setting any needed parameters go to
ADV, Advanced Settings.

Figure 6: Save Parameters

6. Power cycle ECU.

7. Set “Engine Hours Update” to the desired value.

Figure 7: Set Engine Hours Update

8. Power cycle ECU.

The “Engine Hours Update” user calibration will
read “0” after the power cycle.
Figure 4: Advanced Settings
“Engine Runtime” will now update to the value set
4. Set “Engine Hours Update” to 0 (zero). in Step 7 and continue to increment while the
engine is running.

Figure 5: Set Engine Hours Update to Zero

5. Save parameters.

Figure 8: Engine Runtime

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