Diesel Engine Oil
Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range during the period between oil changes.
The following oil is recommended for 500-hour oil changes:
John Deere PLUS-50
®
Other oils may be used if they meet one or more of the following:
If none of the available oil types meet these specifications, reduce the intervals at which oil is changed to 250 hours.
In this case, John Deere TORQ-GARD SUPREME
®
is recommended. Other oils may be used if they meet one of the following:
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API CG-4
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API CF-4
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ACEA E3
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ACEA E2
Multi-viscosity diesel engine oils are preferred.
If diesel fuel with sulfur content greater than 0.5% is used, reduce the service interval by 50% also.
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