A diesel engine should use which type of lubricating oil?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — Detergent oil
Modern diesel engines mandate detergent-dispersant lubricating oils to chemically suspend combustion byproducts, soot, and carbonaceous particles, preventing sludge and varnish accumulation on critical internal moving parts.
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