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2022/08/12 Lubricant Viscosities - Fluids Recommendations (M0110743-08)

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General Information for Lubricants

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When you are operating the machine in temperatures below −20 °C (−4 °F), refer to Operation and
Maintenance Manual, SEBU5898 , "Cold Weather Recommendations for All Caterpillar Machines".

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Refer to the "Lubricant Information" section in the latest revision of the Operation and Maintenance

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Manual, SEBU5898 , "Cold Weather Recommendations for All Caterpillar Machines" for a list of
Cat® engine oils and for detailed information.
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compartment in question.

Selecting the Viscosity Cat

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To select the proper oil for each machine compartment, refer to the "Lubricant Viscosity for Ambient
Temperature" table. Use the oil type and oil viscosity for the specific compartment at the proper
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The proper oil viscosity grade is determined by the minimum ambient temperature (the air in the c.
immediate vicinity of the machine). Measure the temperature when the machine is started and while
the machine is operated. To determine the proper oil viscosity grade, refer to the "Min" column in the
table. This information reflects the coldest ambient temperature condition for starting a cold machine
and for operating a cold machine. Refer to the "Max" column in the table for operating the machine
at the highest temperature that is anticipated. Unless specified otherwise in the "Lubricant
Viscosities for Ambient Temperatures" tables, use the highest oil viscosity that is allowed for the
ambient temperature.

Machines that are operated continuously should use oils that have the higher oil viscosity. The oils
that have the higher oil viscosity will maintain the highest possible oil film thickness. Refer to
"General Information for Lubricants" article, "Lubricant Viscosities" tables, and any associated
footnotes. Consult your Cat® dealer if additional information is needed.

NOTICE
Not following the recommendations found in this manual can
lead to reduced performance and compartment failure.

Engine Oil
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Cat® oils have been developed and tested in order to provide the full performance and life that has
been designed and built into Cat® engines.

Cat® DEO-ULS multigrade and Cat® DEO multigrade oils are formulated with the correct amounts of
detergents, dispersants, and alkalinity in order to provide superior performance in Cat® diesel
engines where recommended for use.

Note: SAE 10W-30 is the preferred viscosity grade for the 3116, 3126, C7, C-9,and C9 diesel
engines when the ambient temperature is between -18 °C (0 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F).

Table 1

Lubricant Viscosities for Ambient Temperatures

Oil Type and °C °F

Compartment or Oil
Performance
System Viscosities Min Max Min Max
Requirements
Cat DEO-ULS Cold Weather SAE 0W-40 −40 40 −40 104
Cat DEO-ULS SYN
SAE 5W-40 −30 50 −22 122
Cat DEO SYN
Engine Crankcase Cat DEO-ULS
SAE 10W-30 −18 40 0 104
Cat DEO
Cat DEO-ULS
SAE 15W-40 −9.5 50 15 122
Cat DEO
Pump Coupling (If Cat DEO-ULS
SAE 10W-30 −18 40 0 104
Equipped) Cat DEO

Note: API engine oil categories are backwards compatible. Cat® DEO-ULS (API CK-4) oil can be
used in all engines with some restrictions related to fuel sulfur level. Cat® DEO (API CI-4/API CI-4
PLUS) can be used in engines that are Tier 3 emissions certified and prior, and in engines that do
not use aftertreatment devices.

Hydraulic Systems
Refer to the Lubricant Information section in the latest revision of the Operation and Maintenance
Manual, SEBU6250 , "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations" for detailed information.

The following are the preferred oils for use in most Cat® machine hydraulic systems:

Cat HYDO Advanced 10 SAE 10W

Cat HYDO Advanced 30 SAE 30W

Cat BIO HYDO Advanced

Cat HYDO Advanced oils allow 6000 hours or higher oil drain intervals for most applications.
Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S) services oil analysis is recommended when the oil drain interval is
increased to 6000 hours or higher. In comparison, non-Cat® commercial hydraulic oils (second
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choice oils) allow 2000 hours oil drain interval. It is recommended to follow the maintenance interval
schedule for oil filter changes and for oil sampling that is stated in the Operation and Maintenance
Manual for your particular machine. Consult your Cat® dealer for details. When switching to Cat®
HYDO Advanced fluids, cross contamination with the previous oil should be kept to less than 10%.

Second choice oils are listed below.

Cat MTO

Cat DEO

Cat DEO-ULS

Cat TDTO

Cat TDTO Cold Weather

Cat TDTO-TMS

Cat DEO-ULS SYN

Cat DEO SYN

Cat DEO-ULS Cold Weather

Note: Oil drain intervals of the oils listed above are less than those of Cat® HYDO Advanced oils.
The oil drain interval of these oils is typically 2000 hours and up to a maximum of 4000 hours. An
exception is Cat TDTO Cold Weather oil which allows 6000 hours or higher oil drain interval.
Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S) services oil analysis is required when the oils listed above are used
in Cat® hydraulic system components and hydrostatic transmissions.

Table 2

Lubricant Viscosities for Ambient Temperatures

Oil Type and °C °F

Compartment or Oil
Performance
System Viscosities Min Max Min Max
Requirements

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CatHYDO Advanced 10
SAE 10W −20 40 −4 104
Cat TDTO
Cat HYDO Advanced 30
SAE 30 10 50 50 122
Cat TDTO
"ISO 46" Multi-
Cat BIO HYDO Advanced −30 50 −22 122
Grade
Cat MTO
Cat DEO-ULS SAE 10W-30 −20 40 −4 104
Hydraulic System Cat DEO
Cat DEO-ULS
SAE 15W-40 −15 50 5 122
Cat DEO
Cat TDTO-TMS Multi-Grade −15 50 5 122
Cat DEO-ULS SYN
SAE 5W-40 −30 40 −22 104
Cat DEO SYN
Cat DEO-ULS Cold Weather SAE 0W-40 −40 40 −40 104
Cat TDTO Cold Weather SAE 0W-20 −40 40 −40 104

Other Fluid Applications

Table 3

Excavators, Front Shovels, Mass Excavators, Demolition Excavators, and Track

Material Handlers
Lubricant Viscosities for Ambient Temperatures

Oil Type and Oil °C °F

Compartment or
Performance Viscosity
System
Requirements Grade Min Max Min Max

SAE 0W-20 -40 0 -40 32

SAE 0W-30 -40 10 -40 50
Cat TDTO SAE 5W-30 -30 10 -22 50
Cat TDTO-TMS
Final Drives and Swing SAE 10W −30 0 -22 32
Cat TDTO SYN Cold
Drives
Weather SAE 30 −25 25 −13 77
commercial TO-4
SAE 50 -15 50 5 122
Cat TDTO-
−30 25 -22 77
TMS

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SAE 0W-20 −40 0 −40 32

SAE 0W-30 −40 10 −40 50
SAE 5W-30 −35 0 −31 32
Cat TDTO
Track Roller Frame Recoil Cat TDTO-TMS SAE 10W −30 0 −22 32
Spring and Pivot Shaft Cat TDTO SYN Cold SAE 30 −20 25 −4 77
Bearings Weather
commercial TO-4 SAE 40 −10 40 14 104
SAE 50 0 50 32 122
Cat TDTO-
−25 25 −13 77
TMS
Cat DEO (single grade)
Cat DEO SYN SAE 30 −20 25 −4 77
Cat DEO-ULS SYN
Track Idlers and Track
Cat ECF-1-a
Rollers
Cat ECF-2
Cat ECF-3 SAE 5W-40 −35 40 −31 104
API CF

Table 4

Excavators, Front Shovels, Mass Excavators, Demolition Excavators, and Track

Material Handlers
Lubricant Viscosities for Ambient Temperatures

Oil °C °F
Compartment or Oil Type and Performance
Viscosity
System Requirements Min Max Min Max
Grade

Cat Full Synthetic

Multigrade DEO SAE 0W40(1) -40 50 -40 122
commercial Full Synthetic
Variable Pitch Multigrade Diesel Engine
Flexxaire Fan (If Oil meeting either Cat ECF- SAE 5W40(1) -40 50 -40 122
Equipped)
1 or API CG-4
SAE 30(2) -15 25 -5 77
Caterpillar Non-Synthetic TO-4
SAE 50(2) −10 50 14 122
(1)
This is the first choice. Full synthetic oils are recommended. Synthetic oils may provide longer service life for the fan.
(2) Synthetic oils allow for increased service intervals over non-synthetic oils.
This is the second choice. Caterpillar TDTO is acceptable. Commercial oils that meet the TO-4 specification are also
acceptable. TDTO is non-synthetic. Commercial TO-4 oils are typically non-synthetic.

Special Lubricants
Grease
To use a non-Cat® grease, the supplier must certify that the lubricant is compatible with Cat® grease.

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Each pin joint should be flushed with the new grease. Ensure that all old grease is removed. Failure
to meet this requirement may lead to failure of a pin joint.

Table 5

Recommended Grease

National Lubricating °C °F
Compartment or
Grease Type Grease Institute
System Min Max Min Max
(NLGI) Grade
Cat Prime
Application NLGI Grade 2 −20 140 −4 284
Grease

Cat Extreme NLGI Grade 1 −20 140 −4 284

Application Grease NLGI Grade 2 −15 140 +5 284
Cat Extreme
External Application NLGI Grade 0.5 -50 130 -58 266
Lubrication Points Grease-Artic
Cat Extreme
Application NLGI Grade 2 −10 140 +14 284
Grease-Desert
Cat Utility Grease NLGI Grade 2 −20 140 −4 284
Cat Ball Bearing
NLGI Grade 2 −20 160 −4 320
Grease

Grease for the Autolube System (if Equipped)

The grease used with the automatic lubrication system must not contain any graphite or
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).

Note: Pump ability is based on "US Steel Mobility and Lincoln Ventmeter Tests". Performance may
vary depending on lubrication equipment and the length of the lines.

Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU6250 , "Caterpillar Machine Fluids

Recommendations" for additional information about grease.

Table 6

Recommended Grease for the Autolube System

Compartment or NLGI °C °F
Grease Type
System Grade Min Max Min Max
NLGI Grade
−35 40 -31 104
Cat Extreme Application 1
Cat Autolube System
Grease NLGI Grade
−30 50 -22 122
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Diesel Fuel Recommendations

Diesel fuel must meet Cat® specification for distillate fuel and the latest versions of "ASTM D975" or
"EN 590" to ensure optimum engine performance. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual,
SEBU6250 , "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations" for the latest fuel information and for
Cat® fuel specification.

The preferred fuels are distillate fuels. These fuels are commonly called diesel fuel, furnace oil, gas
oil, or kerosene. These fuels must meet the Caterpillar Specification for Distillate Diesel Fuel for Off-
Highway Diesel Engines. Diesel Fuels that meet the Cat® specification will help provide maximum
engine service life and performance.

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(B) Europe, Africa, Middle East film
(C) Japan film

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NOTICE
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel 0.0015 percent (≤15 ppm
(mg/kg)) sulfur is required by regulation for use in engines
certified to nonroad Tier 4 standards (U.S. EPA Tier 4 certified)
and that are equipped with exhaust aftertreatment systems.

European/China ULSD 0.0010 percent (≤10ppm (mg/kg)) sulfur

fuel is required by regulation for use in nonroad engines type-
approved to EU Stage V / China Nonroad Stage IV. Additionally,
the Cetane number should not be less than 45, and the bio-
diesel content should not be greater than 20% volume/volume.

Misfueling with fuels of high sulfur level can have the following negative effects:

Shorten the time interval between aftertreatment device service intervals (cause the need
for more frequent service intervals).

Adversely impact the performance and life of aftertreatment devices (cause loss of
performance).

Reduce regeneration intervals of aftertreatment devices.

Reduce engine efficiency and durability.

Increase the wear.

Increase the corrosion.

Increase the deposits.

Lower fuel economy.

Shorten the time period between oil drain intervals (more frequent oil drain intervals).

Increase overall operating costs.

Failures that result from the use of improper fuels are not Cat® factory defects. Therefore the cost of
repairs would not be covered under a Cat® warranty.

Caterpillar does not require the use of ULSD in off road and machine applications that are not Tier
4/Stage IIIB certified engines. ULSD is not required in engines that are not equipped with after
treatment devices.

Follow operating instructions and fuel tank inlet labels, if available, to ensure that the correct fuels
are used.

Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU6250 , "Caterpillar Machine Fluids

Recommendations" for more details about fuels and lubricants.

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Fuel Additives
Cat® Diesel Fuel Conditioner and Cat® Fuel System Cleaner are available for use when needed.
These products are applicable to diesel and biodiesel fuels. Consult your Cat® dealer for availability.

Biodiesel Fuel Recommendations

NOTICE
Never use raw vegetable or plant-based oils in place of
esterified biodiesel.

The use of oils that are not esterified can lead to engine
damage, up to and including engine failure.

Biodiesel is a fuel that can be made from various renewable resources that include vegetable oils,
animal fat, and waste cooking oil. These oils and fats are chemically processed (esterified), and
filtered to remove water and contaminants.

For biodiesel storage requirements, consult your fuel supplier.

Note: In some regions, biodiesel blends are known as Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME).

Use biodiesel blends that meet national, regional, and local standards.

For more information on biodiesel standards, and to reduce the risks associated with biodiesel
usage, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU6250 , "Caterpillar Machine Fluids
Recommendations".

Biodiesel Blend Limits

NOTICE
The use of biofuel blends above the acceptable limit can lead to
higher engine downtime.

Biodiesel blend levels up to B20 are acceptable to use in this product.

The use of higher biodiesel blend levels are acceptable in regions where mandated. Consult your
Cat® dealer.

Note: The energy density of biodiesel blends above B20 are noticeably lower than diesel fuel.

Note: For engines equipped with emission aftertreatment devices, biodiesel blends must be blended
with U.S. Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel, or European Sulfur Free Diesel.
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Coolant Information
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The information provided in this "Coolant Recommendation" section should be used with the
"Lubricants Information" provided in the latest revision of Operation and Maintenance Manual,
SEBU6250 , "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations".

The following two types of coolants may be used in Cat® diesel engines:

Preferred - Cat® ELC (Extended Life Coolant)

Acceptable - Cat® DEAC (Diesel Engine Antifreeze/Coolant)

NOTICE
Never use water alone as a coolant. Water alone is corrosive at
engine operating temperatures. In addition, water alone does
not provide adequate protection against boiling or freezing.

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