Engine Break-In Oil

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. If the engine has not reached 100 hours after 12 months of use, change the oil and filter and refill with John Deere ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL. Continue to use ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL until 100 hours is reached.

If engine has been under light load during the first 100 hours of operation, continue to use ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL for the first 2—3 oil changes.

If John Deere ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL is not available, use a diesel engine oil with oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range, and meeting one of the following:

IMPORTANT: These oils are not ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL’s and should only be used as a last resort to maintain the specified oil level. Change the filter and oil at the first opportunity and refill with John Deere ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL to continue the break-in period.

• API Service Classification CG-4
• API Service Classification CF-4
• ACEA Specification E3
• ACEA Specification E2

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

IMPORTANT: Do not use John Deere PLUS-50â oil or engine oils meeting API CG4 or API CF4 during the first 100 hours of operation of a new or rebuilt engine. These oils will not allow the engine to break-in properly.