Fuels, Lubricants and Coolant DIESEL FUEL performance; these properties may result in longer engine life. Use either Grade No. 1-D or Grade No. 2-D fuel as defined by ASTM Designation D975 for diesel fuels. In European countries, use ISO 1585 commercial diesel fuel. NOTE: When John Deere TORQ-GARD SUPREME PLUS-50™ engine oil and a John Deere oil filter are used, the change interval may be extended by 50 hours. ALWAYS follow recommendations in the operator’s manual. G NOTE: At altitudes above 1500 m (5000 ft) use Grade 1-D for all temperatures. If engine is operated under “stand-by” conditions, use grade 1-D for all temperatures.
John Deere TORQ-GARD SUPREME® engine oil is also recommended but standard operator’s manual oil change intervals must be maintained. Other oils may be used if they meet one or more of the following specifications: If engine is operated at temperatures of -40° to - 57°C (-40° to -70°F), Grade DF-A arctic fuel is recommended. Fuel sulfur content of less than 0.5 percent is preferred, to prevent higher wear from corrosive combustion products. API Service Classification CE or CD Military Specification MIL-L-2104E or MIL-L- 2104D or MIL-L-2104C In European countries, oils meeting CCMC Specification D4 or D5 may be used. IMPORTANT:
If fuel sulfur content exceeds 0.5 percent, the engine oil drain interval must be reduced by 50 percent. SAE 5W20, SAE 5W30, and arctic oil viscosity grades meeting API Service Classification CC may be used, but oil and filter must be changed at one- half the normal interval. Cetane number should be no less than 40 to assure satisfactory starting and overall performance. At low temperatures and/or high altitude, a cetane number of more than 45 is recommended. Oils meeting Military Specification MIL-L-46167B may be used as arctic oils. NOTE: Excessive white smoke at start-up could be the result of low cetane fuel. NOTE:
Some increase in oil consumption may be expected when low viscosity oils are used. Check oil levels more frequently. Cloud point should be at least 6°C (10°F) below lowest expected air temperature at time of starting. Wax can separate from fuel when temperature decreases to cloud point and may plug filter. DIESEL ENGINE OIL Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range during the period between oil changes. IMPORTANT: John Deere TORQ-GARD SUPREME PLUS-50™ engine oil is not recommended during engine break-in (first 100 hours on a new or overhauled engine). The superior lubricating properties of this oil will not allow the engine to properly wear during break-in period.
Use SAE 10W 30. John Deere TORQ-GARD SUPREME PLUS-50™ engine oil is recommended at all other times. This oil is specially formulated to provide superior protection against high temperature thickening and wear as well as exceptional cold weather starting G-8 4/7/95 AllTractorManuals.com TS238 TS238