John Deere Break-In™ Plus Engine Oil

New engines are filled at the factory with John Deere Break-In™ Plus Engine Oil. During the break-in period, add John Deere Break-In™ Plus Engine Oil, as needed to maintain the specified oil level.

Operate the engine under various conditions, particularly heavy loads with minimal idling, to help seat engine components properly.

Change the oil and filter after the first 375 hours of initial operation of a new or rebuilt engine.

After engine overhaul, fill the engine with John Deere Break-In™ Plus Engine Oil.

If John Deere Break-In™ Plus Engine Oil is not available, use an SAE 10W-30 viscosity grade diesel engine oil meeting one of the following during the initial 250 hours of operation:

• API Service Category CJ-4
• ACEA Oil Sequence E9
• ACEA Oil Sequence E6

IMPORTANT: Do not use any other engine oils during the initial break-in of a new or rebuilt engine.

John Deere Break-In™ Plus Engine Oil can be used for all John Deere diesel engines at all emission certification levels.

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