Lubricant Viscosities - Fluids Recommendations (M0110743-09)

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General Information for Lubricants
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When you are operating the machine in temperatures below −20 °C (−4 °F), refer

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to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU5898 , "Cold Weather

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Recommendations for All Caterpillar Machines". This publication is available from
your Cat® dealer.
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Refer to the "Lubricant Information" section in the latest revision of the Operation
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Caterpillar Machines" for a list of Cat® engine oils and for detailed information.
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The footnotes are a key part of the tables. Read all footnotes that pertain to the

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machine compartment in question.

Selecting the Viscosity illa

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To select the proper oil for each machine compartment, refer to the "Lubricant
Viscosity for Ambient Temperature" table. Use the oil type and oil viscosity for the
specific compartment at the proper ambient temperature.

The proper oil viscosity grade is determined by the minimum ambient

temperature (the air in the immediate vicinity of the machine). Measure the
temperature when the machine is started and while the machine is operated. To
determine the proper oil viscosity grade, refer to the "Min" column in the table.
This information reflects the coldest ambient temperature condition for starting a
cold machine and for operating a cold machine. Refer to the "Max" column in the
table for operating the machine at the highest temperature that is anticipated.
Unless specified otherwise in the "Lubricant Viscosities for Ambient Temperatures"
tables, use the highest oil viscosity that is allowed for the ambient temperature.

Machines that are operated continuously should use oils that have the higher oil
viscosity. The oils that have the higher oil viscosity will maintain the highest
possible oil film thickness. Refer to "General Information for Lubricants" article,
"Lubricant Viscosities" tables, and any associated footnotes. Consult your Cat®
dealer if additional information is needed.
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Not following the recommendations found in this manual can
lead to reduced performance and compartment failure.

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Engine Oil
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Cat® oils have been developed and tested in order to provide the full
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performance and life that has been designed and built into Cat® engines.

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Cat® DEO-ULS multigrade and Cat® DEO multigrade oils are formulated with the

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correct amounts of detergents, dispersants, and alkalinity in order to provide

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superior performance in Cat® diesel engines where recommended for use.

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Note: SAE 10W-30 is the preferred viscosity grade for the 3116, 3126, C7, C-
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9,and C9 diesel engines when the ambient temperature is between -18 °C (0 °F)
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Oil Type and °C °F
Compartment or Oil
Performance
System Viscosities Min Max Min Max
Requirements

Cat DEO-ULS Cold SAE 0W-

−40 40 −40 104
Weather 40

Cat DEO-ULS SYN SAE 5W-

−30 50 −22 122
Engine Cat DEO SYN 40
Crankcase Cat DEO-ULS SAE 10W-
−18 40 0 104
Cat DEO 30

Cat DEO-ULS SAE 15W-

−9.5 50 15 122
Cat DEO 40

Pump Coupling Cat DEO-ULS SAE 10W-

−18 40 0 104
(If Equipped) Cat DEO 30

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CK-4) oil can be used in all engines with some restrictions related to fuel sulfur
level. Cat® DEO (API CI-4/API CI-4 PLUS) can be used in engines that are Tier 3
emissions certified and prior, and in engines that do not use aftertreatment
devices.

Hydraulic Systems
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Refer to the Lubricant Information section in the latest revision of the Operation

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Recommendations" for detailed information.

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The following are the preferred oils for use in most Cat® machine hydraulic
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Cat HYDO Advanced 30 SAE 30W

Cat BIO HYDO Advanced 024

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Cat HYDO Advanced oils allow 6000 hours or higher oil drain intervals for
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most applications. Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S) services oil analysis is
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recommended when the oil drain interval is increased to 6000 hours or higher. In
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comparison, non-Cat® commercial hydraulic oils (second choice oils) allow 2000
hours oil drain interval. It is recommended to follow the maintenance interval
schedule for oil filter changes and for oil sampling that is stated in the Operation
and Maintenance Manual for your particular machine. Consult your Cat® dealer for
details. When switching to Cat® HYDO Advanced fluids, cross contamination with
the previous oil should be kept to less than 10%.

Second choice oils are listed below.

Cat MTO

Cat DEO

Cat DEO-ULS

Cat TDTO

Cat TDTO Cold Weather

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Cat DEO-ULS SYN

Cat DEO SYN

Cat DEO-ULS Cold Weather

Note: Oil drain intervals of the oils listed above are less than those of Cat® HYDO
Advanced oils. The oil drain interval of these oils is typically 2000 hours and up to

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a maximum of 4000 hours. An exception is Cat TDTO Cold Weather oil which

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allows 6000 hours or higher oil drain interval. Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S)
services oil analysis is required when the oils listed above are used in Cat®

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hydraulic system components and hydrostatic transmissions.

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Performance
Requirements
Viscosities Min Max Min Max
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Cat HYDO Advanced
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SAE 30 10 50 50 122
Cat TDTO

Cat BIO HYDO "ISO 46"

−30 50 −22 122
Advanced Multi-Grade

Cat MTO
Cat DEO-ULS SAE 10W-30 −20 40 −4 104
Hydraulic Cat DEO
System
Cat DEO-ULS
SAE 15W-40 −15 50 5 122
Cat DEO

Cat TDTO-TMS Multi-Grade −15 50 5 122

Cat DEO-ULS SYN

SAE 5W-40 −30 40 −22 104
Cat DEO SYN
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Weather

Cat TDTO Cold

SAE 0W-20 −40 40 −40 104
Weather

Other Fluid Applications

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Excavators, Front Shovels, Mass Excavators, Demolition Excavators, and

Track Material Handlers
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Lubricant Viscosities for Ambient Temperatures

Compartment or
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Oil Type and
Performance
Oil
Viscosity
°C °F

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Requirements Grade Min Max Min Max

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-40 0 -40 32
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-40 10 -40 50

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-30 10 -22 50
Final Drives and Cat
Cat TDTO-TMS 30

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Cat TDTO SYN
SAE 10W −30 0 -22 32
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SAE 30 −25 25 −13 77

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SAE 50 -15 50 5 122

Cat
TDTO- −30 25 -22 77
TMS

SAE 0W-
−40 0 −40 32
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SAE 0W-
−40 10 −40 50
30

Cat TDTO SAE 5W-

−35 0 −31 32
Cat TDTO-TMS 30
Track Roller Frame
Recoil Spring and Cat TDTO SYN SAE 10W −30 0 −22 32
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commercial TO-4
SAE 40 −10 40 14 104

SAE 50 0 50 32 122

Cat
TDTO- −25 25 −13 77
TMS

Cat DEO (single SAE 30 −20 25 −4 77

grade)
Cat DEO SYN
Cat DEO-ULS
Track Idlers and Track
Rollers PSP SYN SAE 5W-
−35 40 −31 104

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Cat ECF-1-a 40
Cat ECF-2

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Lubricant Viscosities for Ambient Temperatures

Oil Type and Cat Oil °C °F

Compartment
Performance erp Viscosity
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Multigrade DEO c. 0W40(1)
-40 50 -40 122

commercial Full Synthetic

Multigrade Diesel Engine SAE
Variable Pitch -40 50 -40 122
Oil meeting either Cat 5W40(1)
Flexxaire Fan
ECF-1 or API CG-4
(If Equipped)
SAE
Caterpillar Non-Synthetic -15 25 -5 77
30(2)
TO-4
SAE 50(2) −10 50 14 122
(1) This is the first choice. Full synthetic oils are recommended. Synthetic oils may provide longer
service life for the fan. Synthetic oils allow for increased service intervals over non-synthetic oils.
(2) This is the second choice. Caterpillar TDTO is acceptable. Commercial oils that meet the TO-4
specification are also acceptable. TDTO is non-synthetic. Commercial TO-4 oils are typically non-
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Special Lubricants
Grease
To use a non-Cat® grease, the supplier must certify that the lubricant is compatible
with Cat® grease.

Each pin joint should be flushed with the new grease. Ensure that all old grease is
removed. Failure to meet this requirement may lead to failure of a pin joint.

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Recommended Grease
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Compartment
or System
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Institute (NLGI)
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Grade
Min Max Min Max

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Grease 10+ NLGI Grade 2 −20 140 −4 284

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NLGI Grade 1 −20 140 −4 284

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Grease NLGI Grade 2 −15 140 +5 284
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NLGI Grade 0.5 -50 130 -58 266

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Cat Extreme
Application NLGI Grade 2
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Grease-Desert

Cat Utility
NLGI Grade 2 −20 140 −4 284
Grease

Cat Ball Bearing

NLGI Grade 2 −20 160 −4 320
Grease

Grease for the Autolube System (if Equipped)

The grease used with the automatic lubrication system must not contain any
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Note: Pump ability is based on "US Steel Mobility and Lincoln Ventmeter Tests".
Performance may vary depending on lubrication equipment and the length of the
lines.

Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU6250 , "Caterpillar Machine

Fluids Recommendations" for additional information about grease.

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Recommended Grease for the Autolube System

Compartment or NLGI °C °F
Grease Type
System Grade Min Max Min Max

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Grade 1
−35 40 -31 104
Cat Autolube
System -Cat Extreme

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Application Grease NLGI
−30 50 -22 122
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Grade 2

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Diesel Fuel Recommendations
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Diesel fuel must meet Cat® specification for distillate fuel and the latest versions of
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"ASTM D975" or "EN 590" to ensure optimum engine performance. Refer to
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Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU6250 , "Caterpillar Machine Fluids
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Recommendations" for the latest fuel information and for Cat® fuel specification.

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The preferred fuels are distillate fuels. These fuels are commonly called diesel fuel,

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furnace oil, gas oil, or kerosene. These fuels must meet the Caterpillar

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Specification for Distillate Diesel Fuel for Off-Highway Diesel Engines. Diesel Fuels

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that meet the Cat® specification will help provide maximum engine service life and
performance.
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NOTICE
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel 0.0015 percent (≤15 ppm
(mg/kg)) sulfur is required by regulation for use in engines
certified to nonroad Tier 4 standards (U.S. EPA Tier 4 certified)
and that are equipped with exhaust aftertreatment systems.
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fuel is required by regulation for use in nonroad engines type-
approved to EU Stage V / China Nonroad Stage IV. Additionally,
the Cetane number should not be less than 45, and the bio-
diesel content should not be greater than 20% volume/volume.

Misfueling with fuels of high sulfur level can have the following negative
effects:

Shorten the time interval between aftertreatment device service

intervals (cause the need for more frequent service intervals).

Adversely impact the performance and life of aftertreatment devices

(cause loss of performance).

Reduce regeneration intervals of aftertreatment devices.

Reduce engine efficiency and durability.

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Increase the wear.

Increase the corrosion.

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Increase the deposits.

Lower fuel economy. M0 10+

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Shorten the time period between oil drain intervals (more frequent oil drain
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Increase overall operating costs.

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Failures that result from the use of improper fuels are not Cat® factory defects.

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Therefore the cost of repairs would not be covered under a Cat® warranty.

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Caterpillar does not require the use of ULSD in off road and machine applications
that are not Tier 4/Stage IIIB certified engines. ULSD is not required in engines
that are not equipped with after treatment devices.

Follow operating instructions and fuel tank inlet labels, if available, to ensure that
the correct fuels are used.
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Fluids Recommendations" for more details about fuels and lubricants.

Fuel Additives
Cat® Diesel Fuel Conditioner and Cat® Fuel System Cleaner are available for use
when needed. These products are applicable to diesel and biodiesel fuels. Consult
your Cat® dealer for availability.

Biodiesel Fuel Recommendations

NOTICE
Never use raw vegetable or plant-based oils in place of
esterified biodiesel.

The use of oils that are not esterified can lead to engine
damage, up to and including engine failure.

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Biodiesel is a fuel that can be made from various renewable resources that include
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vegetable oils, animal fat, and waste cooking oil. These oils and fats are chemically

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processed (esterified), and filtered to remove water and contaminants.

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For biodiesel storage requirements, consult your fuel supplier.

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(FAME).
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Use biodiesel blends that meet national, regional, and local standards.
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The use of biofuel blends above the acceptable limit can lead to
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Biodiesel blend levels up to B20 are acceptable to use in this product.

The use of higher biodiesel blend levels are acceptable in regions where
mandated. Consult your Cat® dealer.

Note: The energy density of biodiesel blends above B20 are noticeably lower
than diesel fuel.

Note: For engines equipped with emission aftertreatment devices, biodiesel

blends must be blended with U.S. Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel, or European Sulfur Free
Diesel.

Coolant Information
The information provided in this "Coolant Recommendation" section should be
used with the "Lubricants Information" provided in the latest revision of Operation
and Maintenance Manual, SEBU6250 , "Caterpillar Machine Fluids
Recommendations".

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The following two types of coolants may be used in Cat® diesel engines:

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Never use water alone as a coolant. Water alone is corrosive at

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engine operating temperatures. In addition, water alone does
not provide adequate protection against boiling or freezing.
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