Fuels, Lubricants and Coolant 01 002 Diesel Engine Oil—Tier II Engines 6 Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range during the period between oil changes. 50˚C 122˚F The following oil is preferred: 40˚C 104˚F John Deere PLUS-50 SAE 15W-40 SAE 10W-40 30˚C 86˚F The following oils are also recommended: 20˚C 68˚F John Deere TORQ-GARD SUPREME Oils meeting ACEA Specification E5 SAE 5W-30 SAE 0W-40 10˚C 50˚F 32˚F Other oils may be used if they meet one or more of the following:
-10˚C 14˚F API Service Classification CI-4 API Service Classification CH-4 ACEA Specification E3 ACEA Specification E4 -20˚C -4˚F -30˚C -22˚F TS1668A –UN–14DEC01 Multi-viscosity diesel engine oils are preferred. -40˚C -40˚F Diesel fuel quality and sulfur content must comply with all existing emissions regulations for the area in which the engine operates. Diesel Engine Oil If diesel fuel with sulfur content greater than 0.05% (500 ppm) is used, reduce the service interval by 100 hours. If diesel fuel with sulfur content greater than 0.5% (5000 ppm) is used, reduce the service interval by 50%. Diesel fuel with sulfur content greater than 1.0% (10,000 ppm) is not recommended.
When John Deere PLUS-50 is used along with the specified John Deere filter, the oil change interval may be extended from every 250 hours to every 375 hours of operation. PLUS-50 is a registered trademark of Deere & Company. TORQ-GARD SUPREME is a trademark of Deere & Company CTM100 (06APR04) 01-002-6 P OWER T ECH 10.5 L & 12.5 L Diesel Engines OUOD002,0000172 –19–15MAY02–1/1 040604 PN=36