Our Recommendation

Make
BEDFORD
Model
5.4 ltr 'Red Series' Turbo (M Series)
Engine
DT
Year
1984-
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Application
Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (DT)
  (a, b)
11.7
Transfer Box
1
VERKOL GT-8/80w90 EP
2
ENGRANAJES 80w90 EP
3
ENGRANAJES SAE 90 EP
Transmission
1
VERKOL GT-8/80w90 EP (c)
2
ENGRANAJES 80w90 EP
3
ENGRANAJES SAE 90 EP
Differential
1
VERKOL GT-8/80w90 EP
2
SALDUBA 80w90 LS
3
VERKOL GT-7 SAE-90 EP
Power Steering
VESTA TD 2

Lubricant / Capacity Notes

a.
Use only CC oils in naturally aspirated Bedford diesel engines during the first 6000 miles of engine life
b.
Alternative recommendations: CD+SE 10W-40; CD+SE 15W-50; CD+SE 20W-40; CD+SE 20W-50
c.
Detroit Diesel 2-stroke engines: the use of SAE 30 oils should aid cold starting below 0°C

General Notes

1.
Bedford HGV's ceased production in 1986
2.
Cooling systems. Use VERKOL TRUCK 50% at a concentration of 30% or one part VERKOL TRUCK 50% with two parts water

Oil Change Intervals

Engine (DT)
Km Max
10000
Transfer Box
Km Min
20000
Km Max
80000
Transmission
Km Min
20000
Km Max
80000
Differential
Km Max
60000