ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

OIL, ENGINE, DIESEL, SERVICE FILL WSS-M2C171-F1

1. SCOPE

This material specification defines the minimum acceptable performance requirements and
physical/chemical properties of all appropriate viscosity grades of engine oils to be used in Ford Motor
Company vehicles in its global engine/vehicle service operations.

2. APPLICATION

This specification is released for all appropriate viscosity grades of service fill engine oils used for
lubrication of compression ignition engines using diesel fuel. The Documentation, Performance
Requirements and Quality Control subsections of the QUALIFICATION PROCEDURE apply only to
engine oils supplied directly to Ford Motor Company

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 APPROVED SOURCES FOR FORD MOTOR COMPANY INTERNAL USE

This specification requires the use of approved sources. Only the sources identified on the Ford
Approved Source List (ASL) can be used when this specification is listed on the drawing, CAD
file, or other documents. The list of approved sources is located within Ford at
www.mats.ford.com or available externally through a Ford Materials Engineer.

3.2 PERFORMANCE

Shall meet all the requirements of and be licensed to display API service category CK-4 and also
meet additional Ford test requirements.

All required engine tests shall be conducted in accordance with the most recently approved
procedures as described in ASTM Standards and the applicable ASTM Standards Research
Reports and Information Letters. All tests under surveillance by ASTM must be conducted using
test equipment monitored by and calibrated to the requirements of the ASTM Test Monitoring
Center.

3.2.1 Mack T-11 (ASTM D7156)

3.2.2 Mack T-12 (ASTM D7422)

3.2.3 Cummins ISB (ASTM D7484)

3.2.4 Cummins ISM (ASTM D7468)

3.2.5 Caterpillar C13 (ASTM D7549)

3.2.6 Caterpillar 1N (ASTM D6750)

3.2.7 Roller Follower Wear (ASTM D5966)

3.2.8 Caterpillar C13 Engine Oil Aeration (ASTM D8047)

3.2.9 Volvo T-13 Oil Oxidation (ASTM D8048)

Date Action Revisions Rev. 0

2016 Aug 9 Draft C. E Richardson, NA

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3.2.10 Valve-Train Wear, Ford Diesel Engine Test

(Consult Ford Engineering for test requirements)

3.2.10.1 Ford Engineering should be notified prior to scheduling/conducting the Ford

Valve-Train Wear test. Test requester shall also provide test information,
including, test lab, formulation code and test identification number prior to the
start of the test.
3.2.11 Additional requirements:
Preliminary approval may be granted without the valve train wear test based on evaluation
of other data by Ford Motor Company. This could include but is not limited to the following:

3.2.11.1 Previously licensed CJ-4 formulation (licensed prior to January 1, 2016) that also
meets and is licensable to CK-4.

3.2.11.2 Previously licensed CJ-4 formulation (licensed prior to January 1, 2016), with
only the addition of an antioxidant boost to pass the T-13 test that also meets
and is licensable to CK-4. All other engine tests beside the T-13 and D4037
aeration tests must have been conducted on the original un-boosted CJ-4
formulation. Based on the type of antioxidant boost used, level 1 or 2 support
data must be provided to show the antioxidant boost will not degrade oil
performance in the other tests. Any other formulation rebalancing due to the
addition of the antioxidant must also be supported with data to show no
degradation in performance in other tests.

3.2.11.3 Other testing conducted on the 6.7L engine may be used if approved by Ford
Motor Company prior to testing. This can include, vehicle testing or,
dynamometer testing.

3.2.12 Once the Valve-Train Wear Test is available to run, all formulations approved against the
requirements of 3.2.11 must be run and pass the test to stay on the list of approved
formulations. The test must be run within 6 months of the test becoming available.

All required ASTM engine tests shall be conducted in accordance with the most recently approved
procedures as described in ASTM Standards and the applicable ASTM Standards Research
Reports and Information Letters. All tests under surveillance by ASTM must be conducted using test
equipment monitored by and calibrated to the requirements of the ASTM Test Monitoring Center.

3.3 PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

3.3.1 High Temp/High Shear Viscosity at 150 °C 3.5 cP min

(ASTM D4683)

3.3.2 Phosphorus (ASTM D5951) 0.10 - 0.12 %

(minimum limit may be waived based on valve-train wear test results)

3.3.3 Sulfated Ash (ASTM D874) 1.0 % max

3.3.4 Noack Volatility (ASTM D5800) 13 % max

3.3.5 Seal Compatibility (ASTM D7216)

3.3.6 Physical Appearance and Odor

Shall be clear and bright with no objectionable odor.

3.3.7 Contaminants

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Shall be free of carcinogens, toxins, and metals not removed in refining or from previous
use.
3.4 QUALIFICATION PROCEDURE

3.4.1 Documentation

Applicant must furnish to Fuels and Lubricants Engineering a completed and certified copy
of the attached Supplement A and test reports demonstrating full compliance with all the
requirements of this specification.

The test reports must include results on both the candidate oil and the appropriate ASTM
reference oils. The standard photographs of the test components are considered an
essential part of the required test documentation. The oil sample code used for
identification in each test document must be consistent. Any deviation in sample code
uniformity must be explained and shown on the cover of each test report.

All tests must be certified by a qualified and authorized representative of the test facility.

The applicant shall identify all the formulation changes and modifications that occurred in
the test program that coincide with the tests listed in the ACC Monitoring Agency summary.
Individual formulations should be listed in Supplement A, and for ACC registered tests,
identified by the line item number and the formulation code.

Fuels and Lubricants Engineering will review all data and determine if it adheres to the
requirements of this specification. After review of the data, Fuels and Lubricants
Engineering will notify the applicant of its decision in writing.

If approved, the applicant will receive a letter of approval and will be placed on a list of
approved formulations. At this time the applicant may display that their product is approve
to this specification.

If the applicant's formulation is not approved, Fuels and Lubricants Engineering will contact
them in writing with the reason for rejection and additional testing/documentation necessary
to continue reviewing the formulation.

3.4.2 "Read Across" Guidelines

It is recommended that all performance tests be conducted on the final formulation.

The API Base Oil Interchangeability Guidelines and the API Guidelines for SAE Viscosity-
Grade Read Across may be used. However, Fuels and Lubricants Engineering reserves the
right deviate from tthese guidelines and additional testing or support data may be
requested.

3.4.3 Fleet Testing

Materials which constitute a significant departure from conventional formulations, whether in

base stocks, refining processes or additive packages, must be fleet tested, in addition to the
requirements outlined herein. These tests must include the type(s) of service judged to be
affected by the difference in formulation technology. Fuels and Lubricants Engineering
should be consulted prior to testing.

3.4.4 Verification

Fuels and Lubricants Engineering reserves the right to conduct verification testing. If the
test results do not support the originally submitted data, the fluid supplier must re-test the
product in coordination with Fuels and Lubricants Engineering. This re-test must be
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conducted and certified by a mutually agreed upon test facility.

3.4.5 Chemical and Physical Properties

Applicant shall furnish appropriate chemical and physical properties as required on

Supplement A along with the manufacturing limits that apply to the material as requested.

3.4.6 Quality Control

The applicant and Fuels and Lubricants Engineering shall establish mutually agreed upon
quality control limits to be listed in Supplement B. These will be used for ongoing product
verifications at mutually agreed upon frequencies. The infrared absorption spectra of the
approved material shall constitute the reference standard and shall be kept on file. All
samples shall produce infrared curves that correspond to the reference standard when
tested under the same conditions as those specified on the master curve.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION

The information given below is provided for clarification and assistance in meeting the requirements of
this specification. Contact [email protected] for questions concerning Engineering Material Specifications.

4.1 APPROVAL OF MATERIALS

4.1.1 FOR FORD MOTOR COMPANY INTERNAL USE

Suppliers desiring approval of their materials shall first obtain an expression of interest
from Purchasing, Design or Product Development, and Materials Engineering. The
supplier shall submit a completed copy of their laboratory test reports, signed by a
qualified and authorized representative of the test facility, demonstrating full compliance
with all the requirements of the Material Specification. Tested material samples must be
available for review upon request and kept for a minimum of one year. Upon request, the
supplier will review the associated quality control documents (Process Failure Mode and
Effects Analysis, Control Plans, Certification testing) with Ford.

4.1.2 APPROVAL OF MATERIALS FOR THE APPROVED FORMULATIONS LIST

Oil marketers and additive companies desiring approval of their materials shall contract
Fuels and Lubricants Engineering and provide the required documentation listed above
using the supplements in this specification. Once the information is provided it will be
evaluated by Fuels and Lubricants Engineering. Fuels and Lubricants Engineering will
contact the provider in writing if the data provided is acceptable or if more information and
testing is required.

4.2 SUPPLIER'S ONGOING RESPONSIBILITY

4.2.1 FOR FORD MOTOR COMPANY INTERNAL PRODUCTS

All materials must be equivalent in all characteristics to the material upon which approval
was originally granted.

Prior to making any changes to the material originally approved, whether or not such
changes affect the material's ability to meet the specification requirements, the supplier
shall notify the affected Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), Purchasing, and Materials
Engineering activities of the proposed changes (with reasons) by submission of a
completed Suppliers Request for Engineering Approval, SREA.

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For parts and components using Ford Engineering Material Specifications, all samples
tested to the specifications for Design Verification (DV), Production Verification (PV) and
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) sign off must be kept until Job 1.

4.2.1 FOR THE APPROVED FORMULATIONS LIST

For any products on the approved formulations list, Fuels and Lubricants Engineering
must be made aware of and approve any formulation changes, information provided on
page 1 for supplement a, prior to these changes going into production. Fuels and
Lubricants Engineering reserves the right to request testing or support data for any
formulation changes.

4.3 RESTRICTED SUBSTANCE MANAGEMENT STANDARD

Substance restrictions imposed by regulations or Company direction applies to the materials

addressed by this document. The restrictions are identified in the Restricted Substance
Management Standard WSS-M99P9999-A1 which is updated yearly. It is the supplier’s
responsibility to comply with this standard on a continuing basis through IMDS and or GMAP
reporting.

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Supplement A / Page 1 of 6
Supplier Product Name
Product Code Viscosity Grade
Plant Location Date
Base Oils
Name/Group Type Vol. % KV at 100 °C KV at 40 °C Sulfur, %
A.
B.
C.
D.

Refinery Name & Location Process Type Crude Source

A.
B.
C.
D.
Formulation Additives
Additive In
Additive /Type Mfg. Name Additive Code Description Finished Oil,
Vol. %
E
F.
G.
H.
I.

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Supplement A / Page 2 of 6
Supplier Product Name
Product Name Viscosity Grade
Plant Location Date
MTAC
Performance Requirements Requirements Specification Test Results
Mack T-11 Test (D7156)
Test # / date:
TGA % Soot at 4 cSt increase, 100ºC, min 3.5/3.4/3.3
º
TGA % Soot at 12 cSt increase, 100 C, min 6.0/5.9/5.9
º
TGA % Soot at 15 cSt increase, 100 C, min 6.7/6.6/6.5

Mack T-12 Test (D7422)

Test # / date:
Average Cylinder Liner Wear, µm max 24
Avg Top Ring Weight Loss, mg, max 105
Oil consumption gph, max Report
Cummins ISB Test (D7484)
Test # / date:
Slider Tappet Mass Loss, mg, max 100/108/112
Cam Wear, µm, max 55/59/61
Crosshead Weight Loss Rate & Report
Cummins ISM Test (D7468)
Test # / date:
Merit Rating, min 1000/1000/1000
Top Ring Mass Loss, mg, max 100/100/100
Crosshead Average Weight Loss, mg max 7.1
Oil Filter differential Pressure, kPa, max 19
Average Engine Sludge, min 8.7
Ave. Valve Adjustment Screw Weight Loss, mg max 45
Caterpillar 1N (D6750)
Test # / date:
Weighted Demerits, max 286.2/311.7/323.0
Top Land Heavy Carbon, %, max 3/4/5
Top Groove Fill, %, max 20/23/25
Oil Consumption, g/kW-hr, max 0.54/0.54/0.54
Ring/Liner Scuffing none

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Supplement A / Page 3 of 6
Supplier Viscosity Grade
Product Name Product Code
Plant Location Date
MTAC
Performance Requirements Requirements Specification Test Results
Caterpillar C13 Heavy-Duty Engine Oil Test (D7549)
Test # / date:
Merits 1000 min
Hot Stuck Rings none
Oil Consumption Report
Top Groove Carbon Report
Top Land Carbon Report
Second Ring Top Carbon Report
Roller Follower Wear Test (D5966)
Test # / date:
Pin Wear, µm, max 7.6/8.4/9.1
Caterpillar-C13 Engine-Oil Aeration Test (D8047)
Test # / date:
Oil Aeration volume, 40 hr. to 50 hr., % 11.8/11.8/11.8
Volvo T-13 Oil Oxidation Test (D8048)
Test # / date:
IR Peak at EOT, Abs., cm-1 125/130/133
Kinematic Viscosity Increase at 40 oC, % max 75/85/90
Avg. Oil Consumption, 48 h to 192 h, g/h, max Report
Ford Valve-train Wear Test
(Consult Ford Engineering for specific requirements. Ford
Engineering should be notified prior to scheduling/conducting
any test. Test requester shall also provide test information,
including, test lab, formulation code and test identification
number.

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Supplement A / Page 4 of 6
Supplier Viscosity Grade
Product Name Product Code
Plant Location Date
Final Reblends/Reformulations
Formulation Code
Viscosity Grade
I. Base Stocks, vol. %
1)
2)
3)
II. Additive Treat, mass %
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
III. New Oil Inspection
KV at 100°C, cSt
KV at 40 °C, cSt
VI
CCS Vis at (-)XX°C
NOACK , %
TBN
(-)XX = Appropriate temperature for the viscosity grade as shown is the latest SAE J300 Standard

Elemental, mass % (report numerical values only)

S
Ca
Mg
P
Zn
Ba
Mo
Ba
Na
N
Cu
Cl

IV. Engine/Bench Tests Conducted (list test conducted for each formulation)
Comments
Comments
Comments
Comments

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Supplement A / Page 5 of 6
Supplier Viscosity Grade
Product Name Product Code
Plant Location Date
Mfg.
Physical/Chemical Properties Specifications Results Limits
Kinematic Viscosity (D445), cSt
KV at 150 °C report
KV at 100 °C SAE J300
KV at 40 °C report
Density, kg/L (D1298) report
CCS Viscosity at -XX °C, cP, (D5293) SAE J300
MRV Viscosity at -XX °C, cP, (D4684) SAE J300
MRV of Sooted Oil at -20 °C (D6896)
180 hr. oil sample, cP 25,000 max
Yield Stress of the 180 h used oil sample, Pa max <35
Pour Point, °C (D97) report
Volatility at 250 °C, % (D5800) 13.0 max
HTHS Viscosity, cP at 150 °C, (D4683)
New Oil 3.5 min
Shear Stability after 90 passes shearing, (D7109)
mm2/s at 100°C, min
xW-30 9.3
0W-40 12.5
Other xW-40 12.8
HTHS viscosity at 150°C, (D4683), min xW-30 3.4

HTCBT at 135°C (D6594)

Copper, used oil increase, ppm 20 max
Lead, used oil increase, ppm 120 max
Copper Strip Rating, max 3
Foaming (D892)
Sequence I, mL 10/0 max
Sequence II, mL 20/0 max
Sequence III, mL 10/0 max
Phosphorus, % (D4951) 0.10 – 0.12
Sulfur, % (D4951) 0.40 max
Sulfated Ash, % (D874) 1.0 max
Total Acid Number (D664), mg KOH/g report
Total Base Number (D2896), mg KOH/g report
Total Base Number (D4739), mg KOH/g report

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Supplement A / Page 6 of 6
Supplier Viscosity Grade
Product Name Product Code
Plant Location Date

Seal Compatibility (ASTM D7216) Test Results Mfg. Limits

a. Nitrile/NBR
Volume Change, % +5/-3
Hardness, Points +7/-5
Tensile Strength, % +10/-TMC1006
Elongation, % +10/-TMC1006

b. Silicone/VMQ
Volume Change, % +TMC1006/-3
Hardness, Points +5/-TMC1006
Tensile Strength, % +10/-45
Elongation, % +20/-30

c. Polyacrylate/ACM
Volume Change, % +5/-3
Hardness, Points +8/-5
Tensile Strength, % +18/-15
Elongation, % +10/-35

d. Fluoroelastomer/FKM
Volume Change, % +5/-2
Hardness, Points +7/-5
Tensile Strength, % +10/-TMC1006
Elongation, % +10/-TMC1006

e. Vamac G
Volume Change, % +TMC1006/-3
Hardness, Points +5/-TMC1006
Tensile Strength, % +10/-TMC1006
Elongation, % +10/-TMC1006
Elemental, mass %
Results Limits Results Limits
Phosphorus Copper
Zinc Nitrogen
Calcium Potassium
Magnesium Sodium
Boron Chlorine
Molybdenum Barium
Sulfur Other
Silicon

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Supplement B / Page 1 of 1
Supplier Viscosity Grade
Product Name Product Code
Plant Location Date

Physical/Chemical Properties Limits Frequency

Kinematic Viscosity at 100 °C, cSt 100 °C
Kinematic Viscosity at 40 °C, cSt
Density, kg/L, (D1298)
CCS Viscosity at -XX °C, cP (D5293)
Low Temp Pumping Viscosity at -XX °C (D4684)
Pour Point (D97), °C
Flash Point,°C (D93)
Volatility, Loss at 250 °C , % (D5800)
HTHS Viscosity, cP at 150 °C (D4683)
Foaming (D892)
Sequence I, mL
Sequence II, mL
Sequence III, mL
Sulfated Ash, % (D874)

Elemental, mass %
Typical Range Typical Range
Phosphorus Copper
Zinc Nitrogen
Calcium Potassium
Magnesium Sodium
Boron Chlorine
Molybdenum Barium
Sulfur Other

-XX = Appropriate temperature for the viscosity grade as shown is the latest SAE J300 Standard

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Fuels and Lubricants Engineering concurrence ___________________________________________________________

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