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New engines are filled at the factory with John Deere ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL. 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 meeting one of the following during the first 100 hours of operation:
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API Service Classification CE
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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.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use PLUS-50
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oil or engine oils meeting API CG4, API CF4, ACEA E3, or ACEA E2 performance levels during the first 100 hours of operation of a new or rebuilt engine. These oils will not allow the engine to break-in properly.
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