Fuels, Lubricants and Coolant
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Diesel Engine Oil—Tier II Engines
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 0W-40
SAE 5W-30
50ËšC 122ËšF
40ËšC 104ËšF
30ËšC 86ËšF
20ËšC 68ËšF
10ËšC 50ËšF
0ËšC 32ËšF
-10ËšC 14ËšF
-20ËšC -4ËšF
-30ËšC -22ËšF
-40ËšC -40ËšF
TS1668A –UN–14DEC01
Diesel Engine Oil
Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature
range during the period between oil changes.
The following oil is preferred:
• John Deere PLUS-50

The following oils are also recommended:
• John Deere TORQ-GARD SUPREME

• Oils meeting ACEA Specification E5
Other oils may be used if they meet one or more of the
following:
• API Service Classification CI-4
• API Service Classification CH-4
• ACEA Specification E3
• ACEA Specification E4
Multi-viscosity diesel engine oils are preferred.
Diesel fuel quality and sulfur content must comply with all
existing emissions regulations for the area in which the
engine operates.
If diesel fuel with sulfur content greater than 0.05% (500
ppm) is used, reduce the service interval by 100 hours.
If diesel fuel with sulfur content greater than 0.5% (5000
ppm) is used, reduce the service interval by 50%.
Diesel fuel with sulfur content greater than 1.0% (10,000
ppm) is not recommended.
When John Deere PLUS-50
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is used along with the
specified John Deere filter, the oil change interval may be
extended from every 250 hours to every 375 hours of
operation.
PLUS-50 is a registered trademark of Deere & Company.
TORQ-GARD SUPREME is a trademark of Deere & Company
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