Manual
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FLUID & LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL FLUID AND LUBRICANT
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS
John Deere Engines
Use the table below to select the oil viscosity based on
expected air temperature range during the period
between oil changes. Consult the John Deere
Operator’s Manual for additional information.
Note: New John Deere engines use special break-in oil
for the initial period of operation. Consult engine
Operator’s Manual for additional information.
General Fluid & Lubricant Specifications
System or
Component
Fluid or
Lubricant
Specification
Fuel System
1
1. Consult engine manufacturer’s Operator’s
Manual for additional information.
See “Fuel Requirements”
Hydraulic
System
Tractor Hydraulic
Fluid
Mobilfluid
®
424
Engine Cooling
System
See engine manufacturer’s operating
manual.
Engine Oil
1
See “Engine Oil Specifications”
Transmission See “Transmission Oil
Specifications”
Differential Tractor Hydraulic
Fluid
Mobilfluid
®
424
Planetary Hub Tractor Hydraulic
Fluid
Mobilfluid
®
424
Grease Points Grease Lithium-based
Engine Oil Selection Chart, John Deere
Engine Oil, John Deere
Oil Grade
Temperature
Range °F
Temperature
Range °C
SAE 5W-30 -22 to +86 °F -30 to + 30 °C
SAE 10W-30 -4 to +86 °F -20 to +30 °C
SAE 15W-40 +5 to 122 °F -15 to 50 °C
SAE 30W +32 to +86 °F 0 to +30 °C
SAE 40W +50 to +104 °F +10 to +40 °C
Arctic Oil (e.g.
MIL-L-46167B)
Below -22 °F Below -30 °C
Approved Engine Oil Specifications
API CD/ CE
CCMC Specification D4, D5
SAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40
SAE 30W
SAE 40W
MIL-L-46167B