Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals—Tractors With 9.0 L and 13.5 L Interim Tier 4 and Stage III B Engines

To confirm which engine your tractor is equipped with, see RECORD ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER in Identification Numbers Section 180 in this Operator's Manual.

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 intervals.
• Use only approved oil types.

Approved Oil Types:

• John Deere Plus-50™ II.
• “Other Oils” include API CJ-4, ACEA E9, and ACEA E6.

NOTE: The 500 hour extended oil and filter change interval is only allowed if all of the following conditions are met:

• Use of diesel fuel with sulfur content less than 15 mg/kg (15 ppm).
• Use of John Deere Plus-50™ II oil.
• Use of an approved John Deere oil filter.

Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals
John Deere Plus-50™ II	500 hours
Other Oils	250 hours