Defense Logistics Agency

Re-refined Motor Oil

In defense of our environment . . .

FY 2017 Basic and Closed Loop Programs
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Re-refined oil . . . a responsible choice

Oil is a nonrenewable resource. However, lubricating oil does not 

wear out; it simply becomes dirty as it does its job. Re-refined oil 

is used motor oil that has undergone extensive re-refining to 

remove all contaminants.

Laboratory tests on the finished lubricant cannot determine any 

difference between the highly re-refined base oil and virgin crude 

base oil.

Re-refined oil is equivalent in every respect to oil produced 

directly from crude oil. It undergoes the same comprehensive 

testing and meets the same quality standards as virgin lubricants 

in order to receive certification by the American Petroleum 

Institute (API).

Re-refined commercial oil contains the API certification mark 

that ensures you that the re-refined oil you are buying has been 

proven to meet auto manufacturers’ specifications for optimum 

engine performance. 

The main difference between re-refined and virgin oil products is 

that re-refining represents the responsible choice. Users enjoy 

the same quality and performance as virgin oil products while 

reducing America’s dependence on foreign oil and helping the 

environment by eliminating waste material and lessening the 

amount of nonrenewable resources taken from the environment.
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Re-refined oil will not void warranties

These major manufacturers of gas and diesel engines have said 

warranties will not be voided by using re-refined oil which 

meets American Petroleum Institute performance 

classifications:

Chrysler Corp.

Ford Motor Co.

General Motors

Caterpillar

Cummins Engine Co.

Detroit Diesel Two programs to meet your motor oil needs

:

Basic re-refined oil program

Customers worldwide may order packaged re-refined oil 

products in lieu of virgin motor oil for their tactical, diesel 

and commercial vehicles through DLA Aviation's Basic Rerefined Oil Program.

Available in a variety of weights and container sizes, there are 

no minimum orders when you purchase any of the following 

re-refined oils from DLA Aviation:

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•SAE 10W, 30, 40 and 15W-40 engine oils in accordance with

MIL-PRF-2104. Available by the quart, five-gallon

can/container, or 55-gallon drum. Your MILSPEC oil will be

shipped within 30 days from receipt of order.

•SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30 engine oils meeting API SN and

ILSAC GF-5 performance requirements

•SAE 30 and 40 engine oils meeting API CF and CF-2

performance requirements

•15W-40 engine oils meeting API CJ-4, SN performance

requirements

Commercial oil products are API certified and available 

in boxes of 12 quarts, five-gallon containers, or 55-gallon drums. 

Commercial oil products will be shipped directly to you from 

the vendor above within 15 days of receipt of your order.

Closed loop re-refined oil program

Pick up and re-refining of your used vehicular oil is now part of 

the service when you order re-refined Closed Loop oil from DLA 

Aviation.

Closed Loop eliminates your need to contract for disposal of 

used vehicular oil while offering quality re-refined oil in 

a variety of weights and in quantities that will suit your facility’s 

needs.

Available nationwide (continental U. S. only).

The U. S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Comand 

(TACOM) has reviewed and approved the re-refined oils as 

meeting the requirements MIL-PRF-2104 and has qualified these 

products for listing on the Qualified Products List for MILPRF-2104.

Closed loop oils may be ordered in one-quart plastic bottles, fivegallon containers, 55-gallon drums, or in bulk deliveries, a 

feature not found in the basic re-refined oil program. There are 

minimum ordering quantities of 12 quarts, one container, one 

drum, or a bulk delivery of 200 gallons for closed loop re-refined 

oil.

Your closed loop oil will arrive within 7 to 10 days after receipt of 

your order. After receipt of your first order, your used vehicular 

oil will be picked up within 48 hours of your call.

Pick up of used vehicular oil is included in NSN price. To 

determine the agent closest to you, call 1-800-525-5739:

– Minimum pick up quantity is 55 gallons.

– Pick up at point of generation at installation.

– Transmission fluid, hydraulic fluid, and used motor oil may be

mixed. Some materials cannot be introduced without affecting its

status or potential recyclability. Automatic rejects include:

Resin

Water soluble compounds 

Highly aromatic oils/solvents 

Oily sludge

Oils high in chlorine
Antifreeze (nominal amounts accepted)

Water content greater than 15 percent

Oils mixed with hazardous wastes

– As in private industry, installations are responsible for direct

charges for contaminated or high water content loads.

When ordering re-refined oil from DLA 

Aviation you’ll get:

– Quality products

– Fast delivery

– Competitive pricing

– Easy ordering

– Technical support

– Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) reporting

– Safety Data Sheet

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Use re-refined oil to comply with federal 

statutes / EPA guidelines:

Executive Order 13693 and the Resource Conservation and 

Recovery Act (42 U.S .C. 6962) require federal agencies 

to purchase products containing recycled materials as designated 

by the Environmental Protection Agency.

The act also mandates that federal agencies report the amount of 

the designated product they purchase annually. Re-refined 

lubricating oil is among the guideline items currently designated 

by the Environmental Protection Agency and is widely used 

both within the Department of Defense and by other federal 

agencies.

DLA Aviation will submit the required Resource Conservation 

and Recovery Act reports by service/agency when you purchase 

re-refined oil from us.

DLA Aviation can assist with the new emphasis on requiring rerefined oil in contractor/contractor support maintenance 

agreements.

Any contractor authorized through the Federal Acquisition 

Regulation Part 51 may order our products for purposes of 

performing their contracts. 
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When you need combat / tactical service engine 

oil ask for Re-refined MIL SPEC motor oil 

This combat/tactical service engine oil meets all the requirements 

of MIL-PRF-2104 for the basic program and MIL-PRF-2104 for 

closed loop. Both have been qualified by the U. S. Army Tank, 

Automotive and Armaments Command for listing in the current 

qualified products list.

Basic re-refined oils under this military specification meet the 

American Petroleum Institute’s (API) CH-4 (for SAE 10W, 30 

and 40) and CI-4 (for 15W-40) performance classifications and is 

available for worldwide distribution.

Closed loop oils meet the CH-4 (for SAE 10W, 30 and 40) and 

CI-4 (for 15W-40) performance classifications and are available

for CONUS distribution.

Both engine oils are designed for use in all combat and tactical, 

diesel and gasoline engine powered, ground vehicles and 

equipment, and include performance requirements for power 

shift transmissions.

This oil is also used in many hydraulic, power steering, power 

transmission, and gear box applications, as specified by the lube 

orders.

Available in both the basic and closed loop programs, you can 

order under one of these NSNs:

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Available Worldwide

Basic Re-refined 

MIL-PRF-2104 Oil NSNs

(Does not include pick up of waste oils)

NSN Viscosity Unit of Issue

9150-01-421-1427 15W-40 QT*

9150-01-421-1424 15W-40 CN

9150-01-421-1432 15W-40 DR

9150-01-496-1957 10 QT*

9150-01-518-9471 10 QT*

9150-01-540-8420 10 CO

9150-01-496-1946 10 CN

9150-01-496-1939 10 DR

9150-01-433-7974 30 QT*

9150-01-518-9484 30 QT*

9150-01-433-7986 30 CN

9150-01-433-7978 30 DR

9150-01-433-7970 40 DR

*One-QT minimum applies

Available CONUS

Closed-Loop Re-refined 

MIL-PRF-2104 Oil NSNs

(Includes pick up of waste oils)

NSN Viscosity Unit ofIssue

9150-01-438-6076 15W-40 QT*

9150-01-438-6082 15W-40 CN

9150-01-438-6079 15W-40 DR

9150-01-496-1948 10 CN

9150-01-496-1943 10 DR

 9150-01-460-7518 30 DR

 9150-01-460-7956 40 DR

*12-QT or 200-GL minimum applies

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For your tactical diesel engine needs, 

choose Re-refined Heavy-Duty Diesel 

Engine Oil

These oils are intended for use in diesel engines of 

tactical-wheeled vehicles, and are not intended for use 

in transmissions or hydraulic systems.

Available to DLA Aviation's federal and military 

customers through the supply system, the 15W-40 oils 

meet the American Petroleum Institute CJ-4, SN 

performance classification and the 30 and 40 grades 

meet the CF and CF-2 performance classifications.

Available in both the basic and closed loop programs, 

you can order under one of these NSNs:
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Available Worldwide

Basic

Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Oil NSNs

(Does not include pick up of waste oils)

 BX of 12

CO

DR

 BX of 12

CO Available CONUS

Closed-Loop Re-refined

Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Oil NSNs 

(Includes pick up of waste oils)

 BX of 12

DR

1 GL*

*200-GL minimum applies

30 DR

 40 DR
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For gasoline engines in administrative type 

commercial vehicles, select Re-refined SAE 

SN commercial motor oil

Available to DLA Aviation Federal and military customers 

through the supply system, these re-refined SAE 5W-20, 

5W-30 and 10W-30 engine oils meet API SN and ILSAC 

GF-5 performance classifications.

Available in both the basic and closed loop programs, you 

can order under one of these NSNs:
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Available Worldwide

Basic Re-refined

Commercial Administrative Oil NSNs 

(Does not include pick up of waste oils)

 Unit of Issue 

 BX of 12

CO

DR

BX of 12

DR

 BX of 12

CO

DR

Available CONUS

Closed-Loop Re-refined Commercial 

Administrative Oil NSNs (Includes pick 

up of waste oils)

Unit of Issue 

 BX of 12

 DR

*200-GL minimum applies
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Order from DLA Aviation using any of 

these methods:

• Automated systems using MILSTRIP or FEDSTRIP:

Standard Form 344

• 	Email your MILSTRIP or FEDSTRIP order to DSCR’s

Customer Interaction Center at:

DLAContactCenter@dla.mil

• The Internet:

DoD EMALL: https://dod.emall.dla.mil/acct/

• Government credit card through DoD EMALL:

https://dod.emall.dla.mil/acct/

• For assistance in ordering through the EMALL:

1-877-DLA-CALL or 1-877-352-2255

http://www.dla.mil/CustomerSupport/Resources/

SelfHelp.aspx

• To speak with one of DLA’s Customer Interaction Center

representatives:

1-877-DLA-CALL or 1-877-352-2255

Commercial: 269-961-7766

DSN: 661-7766 or (OCONUS DSN 312-661-7766)

• To submit your order into AutoAgent (AutoAgent replaced

DESX) at:

CIC AutoAgent: autoagent@dla.mil

1-877-DLA-CALL or 1-877-352-2255

Commercial: 269-961-7766

DSN: 661-7766 or (OCONUS DSN 312-661-7766)

• For pricing information go to:

https://dod.emall.dla.mil/acct/

• To Learn More about DLA Aviation, visit our web site

at:

http://www.dla.mil/Aviation/

• To learn more about the Closed-Loop Re-refined Motor Oil

Program visit:

http://www.dla.mil/Aviation/Offers/Products/

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