Diesel Engine Break-In Oil

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:

• API specification CC
• API specification CD
• ACEA specification E1

After the break-in period, use John Deere PLUS-50 ™ or other diesel engine oil as recommended in this manual.

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.