Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals

Recommended oil and filter service intervals are based on a combination of oil pan capacity, type of engine oil and filter used, and sulfur content of the diesel fuel. Actual service intervals also depend on operation and maintenance practices.

Use oil analysis to evaluate the condition of the oil and to aid in selection of the proper oil and filter service interval. Contact your John Deere dealer for more information on engine oil analysis.

Change the oil and oil filter at least once every 12 months even if the hours of operation are fewer than the otherwise recommended service interval.

Diesel fuel sulfur content affects engine oil and filter service intervals. Higher fuel sulfur levels reduce oil and filter service intervals.

Use of diesel fuel with sulfur content less than 15 mg/kg (15 ppm) is REQUIRED.

IMPORTANT: To avoid engine damage:

• Reduce oil and filter service intervals by 50% when using BioDiesel blends greater than B20. Oil analysis may allow longer service interval.
• Use only approved oil types.

Engine oil and filter change intervals:
After the first 100 hours of operation	Drain brake-in oil and refill with recommended engine oil. Replace engine oil filter
Every 250 hours of operation	If Bio-Diesel blends greater than B20 are used or if oils, other as recommended are used.
Every 500 hours of operation	If STANDARD fuel compliant to the EN 590 (2005/55 - 2005/78) is used. The use of additives is discouraged. A fuel known as BIO DIESEL is allowed only if it is compliant with the EN EN 14214 - ASTM 6751 norm, mixed in standard fuel with a maximum percentage of 20%. If recommended oil is used.