Changing Engine Oil and Replacing Oil Filter

IMPORTANT: Changing engine oil and filter every 500 hours or 12 months depends on the following requirements:

• Engine equipped with an oil pan that allows capacity for this extended drain interval.
• Use of premium oil John Deere Plus-50 II, API CJ-4, ACEA E9, or ACEA E6.
• Perform engine oil analysis to determine the actual extended service life of API CJ-4, ACEA E9, or ACEA E6 oils.
• Use of the approved John Deere oil filter.
• Use of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel with sulfur content less than 0.0015% (15 mg/kg) is required.

The oil and filter change interval is reduced if ANY of the above listed requirements are not followed.

NOTE: During the initial operation of a new or rebuilt engine with Break-In Plus, change the oil and filter between a minimum of 100 hours and a maximum of up to 500 hours.

NOTE: Service intervals depend on sulfur content of the diesel fuel, oil pan capacity, and the oil and filter used. (See Diesel Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals in the Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant Section.)

Oilscan or Oilscan PLUS is a John Deere sampling program to help you monitor machine performance and identify potential problems before they cause serious damage. Oilscan and Oilscan PLUS kits are available from your John Deere engine distributor or servicing dealer. Oil samples should be taken prior to the oil change. Refer to instructions provided with kit.

CAUTION: Engine oil and metal surfaces of engine may be hot to the touch after shutdown. Use care to prevent burns.

1. NOTE: Drain plug location may vary, depending on the application.

   
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   Engine Oil Drain Plug

   
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   Remove Filter Element Using Wrench

   A - Oil Pan Drain Plug

   Run engine approximately 5 minutes to warm up oil. Shut off engine.

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2. Remove oil pan drain plug (A).

3. Drain crankcase oil from engine while warm.

4. Remove and discard oil filter element using a suitable filter wrench.

5. Remove oil filter packing and clean filter mounting pad.

   IMPORTANT: Filtration of oils is critical to proper lubrication. Always change filter regularly. Use filter meeting John Deere performance specifications.

6. Oil new packing and install new filter element onto filter housing. Hand tighten element according to values printed on filter element. If values are not provided, tighten element approximately 1/2—3/4 turn after packing contacts filter housing. DO NOT overtighten filter element.

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   Timing Gear Cover Fill Port

   
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   Oil Pan Adapter Fill Port

   A - Timing Cover Fill Port

   B - Oil Pan Adapter Fill Port

   Inspect drain plug O-ring. Replace if necessary.

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8. Install oil pan drain plug. Torque plug to specifications.

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Oil drain plug	Torque	67 N·m (49 lb.-ft.)

9. Fill engine crankcase with correct John Deere engine oil through timing gear cover fill port (A) or oil pan fill port (B) depending on engine application. (See Diesel Engine Oil — Interim Tier 4, Final Tier 4, Stage IIIB, and Stage IV in the Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant Section for determining correct engine oil.)

   To determine the correct oil fill quantity for your engine, see Engine Crankcase Oil Fill Quantities in the Specifications Section.

   NOTE: Crankcase oil capacity may vary slightly. ALWAYS fill crankcase to full mark or within crosshatch on dipstick, whichever is present. DO NOT overfill.

10. IMPORTANT: Stop engine immediately if the engine oil warning is illuminated. Check engine oil level and for any leaks that are present.

    Start the engine and idle for 30 seconds without any load.

11. Stop engine and check oil level. Oil level reading should be on upper mark of dipstick.