Features

The Mobil DTE family of products is well known and highly regarded worldwide based on their outstanding performance and the R & D expertise and the global technical support which stand behind the brand. The highly versatile performance of Mobil DTE Oil Named oils has made them the oil of choice for a multitude of industrial equipment applications around the world.

Mobil DTE Named oils enjoy an excellent reputation in the lubrication of the circulation systems of steam turbines and hydro turbines, including geared turbines, plus a wide variety of ancillary equipment. As designs change and increase in severity, it is the challenge of our formulation scientists to understand the effect of these changes on the lubricant and to formulate these products for the broad versatility they are recognised for.

For the Mobil DTE Oil Named Series of lubricants, this process has resulted in the use of special base stocks for outstanding oxidation stability, plus a unique additive combination to ensure the excellent, wide-ranging performance of these oils. A review of the features, advantages and potential benefits of the product are shown below.

Features Advantages and Potential Benefits
Very high level of chemical and thermal stability and resistance to sludging and varnishing Long oil charge life in circulation systems and reduced oil replacement costs
Less unplanned downtime and reduced maintenance costs
Excellent water release properties Improved operating efficiency
Very good antiwear protection Longer equipment life, reduced maintenance and downtime
Long term protection against rust and corrosion Longer equipment life, reduced maintenance and downtime
High resistance to foaming and excellent air release Avoids pump cavitation, noisy and erratic operation
Highly versatile - multiple applications Rationalize inventory, reduced inventory costs

Applications

The Mobil DTE Oil Named Series of lubricants are premium performance circulating lubricants designed for applications where long lubricant service life is required. Specific applications include:

  • Land-based and marine steam turbine, hydro turbine and some gas turbine circulation systems, including pumps, valves and other ancillary equipment
  • Continuous service in plain and roller bearings and parallel shaft gearing
  • Turbines with oil supplied by splash, bath, ring oiling or other mechanical means
  • Moderate severity hydraulic pumps
  • Compressors and vacuum pumps handling air, natural gas, and inert gases, and with discharge temperatures not exceeding 150C

Specifications

Mobil DTE Named Series meets or exceeds the requirements of: Mobil DTE Light Mobil DTE Medium Mobil DTE Heavy Medium Mobil DTE Heavy
DIN 51515-1: 2010-02 X X X X
DIN 51517-2: 2009-06 X X X X
GE GEK 46506D X
GE GEK 27070 X
GE GEK 28143A X X
JIS K-2213 Type 2 w/Additives (1983) X X X

Typical Properties

Mobil DTE Named Series Mobil DTE Light Mobil DTE Medium Mobil DTE Heavy Medium Mobil DTE Heavy
ISO Viscosity Grade 32 46 68 100
Viscosity, ASTM D 445
cSt @ 40º C 31 44.5 65.1 95.1
cSt @ 100º C 5.5 6.9 8.7 10.9
Viscosity Index, ASTM D 2270 102 98 95 92
Pour Point, ºC, ASTM D 97 -18 -15 -15 -15
Flash Point, ºC, ASTM D 92 218 221 223 237
Density @15º C kg/l, ASTM D 4052 0.85 0.86 0.87 0.88
TOST, ASTM D 943, Hours to 2 NN 5000 3700 4500 4500
Rust Prevention, ASTM D 665:
Distilled Water Pass Pass Pass Pass
Sea Water Pass Pass Pass Pass
Water Seperability, ASTM D 1401,Min. to 3 ml emulsion @ 54ºC 15 15 20 30
Copper Strip Corrosion, ASTM D 130,3 hrs @ 121º C 1B 1B 1B 1B
Foam Test, ASTM D 892, Seq I Tendency/stability, ml/ml 20/0 50/0 50/0 50/0

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Lathe oil change
Old line of reliable oil. Good container. Nice smell
October 23, 2018
Purchased
 7 months ago
Very good pricing, fast shipping.
The Lubrication Store has fast shipping and good pricing. Mobil DTE is not available in my area. My order arrived in 2 days.
March 7, 2019
Purchased
 3 months ago

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The Lubricant Store Store
This oil is recommended for my Jet engine lathe and The Lubricant Store has the best price of anyone. I've used this oil for many years without any problems. Your website is quick and easy to navigate with fast checkout. Thanks
David L on Feb 19, 2019
Recommended by the manufacture and the price was better than any other vendor.
Teri D on Oct 29, 2018
This oil is recommended for my Jet engine lathe and The Lubricant Store has the best price of anyone. I've used this oil for many years without any problems. Your website is quick and easy to navigate with fast checkout. Thanks
David L on Feb 19, 2019
i could not get this product locally
Wayne W on Dec 13, 2018
Recommended by the manufacture and the price was better than any other vendor.
Teri D on Oct 29, 2018
Machine manual information. The lubricant store is the best pick for the product.
Bill M on Oct 8, 2018
suggested by MFG
Randy J on Aug 30, 2018
Recommended by machine manufacturer.
DAVID R. C on Jul 1, 2018
i could not get this product locally
Wayne W on Dec 13, 2018
Machine manual information. The lubricant store is the best pick for the product.
Bill M on Oct 8, 2018
what weight is the equivalent in a synthetic gear oil?
A shopper on Apr 24, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Mobil doesn't have a gear oil that is that thin, the closest they can get would be the Mobil SHC 625.