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Maintenance Section
Table 13
(1) Supplemental heat is recommended for cold-soaked starts below the minimum ambient temperature. Supplemental heat may be required for cold-soaked
starts that are above the minimum temperature that is stated, depending on the parasitic load and other factors. Cold-soaked starts occur when the engine has
not been operated for a period of time, allowing the oil to become more viscous due to cooler ambient temperatures.
(2)
API CF oils are not recommended for Caterpillar 3500 Series and smaller Direct Injection (DI) diesel engines. API CF-4 oils are not recommended for
Caterpillar machine diesel engines.
(3) Cat Arctic DEO SYN is an SAE 0W-30 viscosity grade oil.
(4) API CI-4, API CI-4 PLUS, and API CH-4 oils are acceptable if the requirements of Caterpillar's ECF-1 (Engine Crankcase Fluid specification(-1) are met. API
CI-4, API CI-4 PLUS, and API CH-4 oils that have not met the requirements of Caterpillar's ECF-1 specification may cause reduced engine life.
(5) API CG-4 oils are acceptable for use in all Caterpillar machine diesel engines. When API CG-4 oils are used, the oil change interval should not exceed 250
hours. API CG-4 oils that also meet API CI-4, API CI-4 PLUS, or API CH-4 must also meet the requirements of the Caterpillar ECF-1 specification.
(6) Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)" for the amount of 197-0017 Friction Modifier (Axle and Brake) that needs to be added to
the center section of the front axle on your machine.
(7) Cat TDTO-TMS (Transmission Multi-Season) (synthetic blend that exceeds the TO-4M multigrade specification requirements).
Recommended Grease
Cat MPG (Multipurpose Grease)
Cat MPG is a National Lubricating Grease Institute
(NLGI) grade 2 grease. This grease is made with
petroleum base oil and a lithium complex thickener.
Cat MPG is formulated for use in applications that
have a low severity to a medium severity in moderate
temperatures.
Cat MPG meets the NLGI certification of "GC-LB".
(This certification relates to extended service
intervals in automotive chassis points and in wheel
bearings with disc brakes in automobiles, vans and
light trucks.)
Note: If the application calls for an MPG and a Cat
MPG is not available, consult the grease data
sheets. Use a substitute that meets or exceeds the
performance characteristics of Cat MPG.
Lubricant Viscosities for Ambient Temperatures
Compartment or System Oil Type and Classification Oil Viscosities
°C °F
Min Max Min Max
Engine Crankcase
(1)(2)
Cat DEO Multigrade
Cat DEO SYN
Cat Arctic DEO SYN
(3)
Cat ECF-1
(4)
API CG-4 Multigrade
(5)
SAE 0W-20 -40 10 -40 50
SAE 0W-30 -40 30 -40 86
SAE 0W-40 -40 40 -40 104
SAE 5W-30 -30 30 -22 86
SAE 5W-40 -30 50 -22 122
SAE 10W-30 -18 40 0 104
SAE 10W-40 -18 50 0 122
SAE 15W-40 -9.5 50 15 122
Hydraulic System, Service
Brake System, Transmission,
Differentials and Final Drives
(6)
Cat TDTO
Cat TDTO-TMS
Cat Arctic TDTO SYN
commercial TO-4
SAE 0W-20 -40 40 -40 104
SAE 0W-30 -40 40 -40 104
SAE 5W-30 -30 40 -22 104
SAE 5W-40 -30 40 -22 104
SAE 10W -20 40 -4 104
SAE 30 10 50 50 122
SAE 10W-30 -20 40 -4 104
SAE 15W-40 -15 50 5 122
Cat TDTO-TMS
(7)
-20 50 -4 122