Shacman and Weichai engine oil (X3000, X6000, WP10, WP12)
Shacman trucks are one of the fastest-growing fleets on Gauteng and Mpumalanga roads. Here is what to put in them from the Caltex range, and where to ask us first.
Important: Our Delo engine oils meet API CI-4, the oil class the Weichai manual specifies. No Caltex PDS lists a Weichai or Shacman approval. Gearbox, coolant and grease: follow your manual.
| Compartment | Spec in the manual | Caltex grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine (WP10 / WP12 / WP13) | API CI-4, 10W-40 (X6000 manual) | Delo Gold Ultra T 10W-40 | PDS: Approved API CI-4; Volvo VDS-3; MAN M3277; Daimler DTFR 15B120 (previously MB 228.5). For hot summers, Delo Gold Ultra 15W-40 (API CI-4/SL Approved). Euro V and earlier engines without a DPF only. If your engine has a DPF, use Delo 400 SLK. |
| Gearbox (X6000, ZF) | ZF TE-ML 02E | Ask us | No Caltex product in our PDS set lists ZF TE-ML 02E |
| Diffs (and Fast manual gearbox only if the manual specifies API GL-5 / MT-1) | API GL-5 80W-90 / 85W-140 (check manual) | Delo Gear EP-5 | PDS: meets the requirements of API GL-5, MT-1 |
| Coolant | Check the manual | Delo XLC Premix 50/50 or Delo ELC | Don’t mix coolant types. Flush when changing |
| Grease | NLGI 2 EP | Starplex EP 2 |
Drain intervals: follow your Shacman service book and oil analysis. On SA diesel, dust and long idle, shorter is safer.
Not sure? WhatsApp a photo of the engine plate or the manual page to +27 83 252 0540. We’ll reply with the match.
Other brands are sold by AVDMM Lubes (Level 2 B-BBEE) and ordered in for you.
Not sure? WhatsApp a photo of your plate or oil label to +27 83 252 0540.
Andre van de Merwe Motors · Benoni · 011 422 1333 · WhatsApp +27 83 252 0540