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New engines are filled at the factory with John Deere ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL (SAE 10W-30). During the break-in period, add John Deere ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL as needed to maintain the specified oil level.
Change the oil and filter after the first 100 hours of operation of a new or rebuilt engine.
After engine overhaul, fill the engine with John Deere ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL.
If John Deere ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL is not available, use a diesel engine oil (SAE 10W-30) meeting one of the following during the first 100 hours of operation:
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API specification CC
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API specification CD
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ACEA specification E1
After the break-in period, use John Deere PLUS-50
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or other diesel engine oil as recommended in this manual.
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IMPORTANT:
During the first 100 hours, under NO circumstances use John Deere PLUS-50 oil or any oil that meets the following:
API CI-4
ACEA E5
API CH-4
ACEA E4
API CG4
ACEA E3
These oils do not satisfy the requirements for breaking in the engine.
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