2022/08/12 Lubricant Viscosities - Fluids Recommendations (M0088181-09)

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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". This publication is available from your Cat® dealer.

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Refer to the "Lubricant Information" section in the latest revision of the Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU5898 , "Cold
Weather Recommendations for All Caterpillar Machines" for a list of Cat® engine oils and for detailed information.

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The footnotes are a key part of the tables. Read all footnotes that pertain to the machine compartment in question.

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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 ambient temperature.

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The proper oil viscosity grade is determined by the minimum ambient temperature (the air in the immediate vicinity of the
machine). Measure the temperature when the machine is started and while the machine is operated. To determine the proper oil

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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"

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tables, use the highest oil viscosity that is allowed for the ambient temperature.

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Machines that are operated continuously should use oils that have the higher oil viscosity. The oils that have the higher oil

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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.

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

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Engine Oil
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).

Lubricant Viscosities for Ambient Temperatures 

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

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
 Cat DEO SAE 15W-40  −9.5  50  15  122 

Cat DEO-ULS
Pump Coupling (If Equipped)  SAE 10W-30  −18  40  0  104 
Cat DEO 

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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

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certified and prior, and in engines that do not use aftertreatment devices.

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Hydraulic Systems
Refer to the Lubricant Information section in the latest revision of the Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU6250 ,

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"Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations" for detailed information.

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

Cat HYDO Advanced 10 SAE 10W

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Cat HYDO Advanced oils allow 6000 hours or higher oil drain intervals for most applications. Scheduled Oil Sampling

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(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 choice oils) allow 2000 hours oil drain interval. It is recommended to follow the

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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

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contamination with the previous oil should be kept to less than 10%.

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Second choice oils are listed below.
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Cat DEO

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Cat TDTO

Cat TDTO Cold Weather

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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.

Lubricant Viscosities for Ambient Temperatures 

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

CatHYDO Advanced 10
SAE 10W  −20  40  −4  104 
Cat TDTO 

Cat HYDO Advanced 30 SAE 30  10  50  50  122 

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Cat BIO HYDO Advanced "ISO 46" Multi-Grade  −30  50  −22  122 

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 

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Cat DEO SYN

Cat DEO-ULS Cold Weather SAE 0W-40  −40  40  −40  104 

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Cat TDTO Cold Weather SAE 0W-20  −40  40  −40  104 

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

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Compartment or System 
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Requirements  Grade  Min Max  Min  Max 

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SAE 0W-20  -40  0  -40  32 

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SAE 0W-30 -40 10  -40  50 

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Cat TDTO SAE 5W-30 -30 10  -22  50 
Cat TDTO-TMS
Final Drives and Swing Drives  SAE 10W −30 0  -22  32 

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Cat TDTO SYN Cold Weather
commercial TO-4  SAE 30 −25 25  −13  77 

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SAE 50 -15 50  5  122 

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SAE 0W-20  −40  0  −40  32 

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SAE 5W-30 −35 0  −31  32 
Cat TDTO
Track Roller Frame Recoil Spring and Pivot Cat TDTO-TMS SAE 10W −30 0  −22  32 
Shaft Bearings  Cat TDTO SYN Cold Weather SAE 30 −20 25  −4  77 
commercial TO-4 
SAE 40 −10 40  14  104 

SAE 50 0 50  32  122 

Cat TDTO-TMS −25 25  −13  77 

Cat DEO (single grade) SAE 30  −20  25  −4  77 
Cat DEO SYN
Cat DEO-ULS SYN
Track Idlers and Track Rollers  Cat ECF-1-a
Cat ECF-2 SAE 5W-40 −35 40  −31  104 
Cat ECF-3
API CF 

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Excavators, Front Shovels, Mass Excavators, Demolition Excavators, and Track Material Handlers
Lubricant Viscosities for Ambient Temperatures 

Oil Viscosity °C  °F 

 Compartment or System  Oil Type and Performance Requirements  Grade 
Min Max  Min  Max 

Cat Full Synthetic Multigrade DEO SAE 0W40(1)  -40  50  -40  122 
commercial Full Synthetic Multigrade Diesel Engine Oil
Variable Pitch Flexxaire meeting either Cat ECF-1 or API CG-4  SAE 5W40(1) -40 50  -40  122 
Fan (If Equipped) 
SAE 30(2)  -15  25  -5  77 
Caterpillar Non-Synthetic TO-4
SAE 50(2) −10  50  14  122 

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This is the first choice. Full synthetic oils are recommended. Synthetic oils may provide longer service life for the fan. Synthetic oils allow for increased service
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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 PSP

Grease
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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

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lead to failure of a pin joint.

Recommended Grease 
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Compartment or National Lubricating Grease Institute °C  °F 
Grease Type 
System  (NLGI) Grade 

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Min Max  Min  Max 

Cat Prime Application Grease  NLGI Grade 2  −20  140  −4  284 

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Cat Extreme Application
Grease
NLGI Grade 1 

NLGI Grade 2
−20  140 

−15  140 
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Cat Extreme Application

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External Lubrication NLGI Grade 0.5  -50  130  -58  266 
Grease-Artic
Points 

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Cat Extreme Application
NLGI Grade 2  −10  140  +14  284 
Grease-Desert

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Cat Ball Bearing Grease NLGI Grade 2  −20  160  −4  320 

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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.

Recommended Grease for the Autolube System 

°C  °F 
Compartment or System  Grease Type  NLGI Grade 
Min Max Min Max 

NLGI Grade 1  −35  40  -31  104 

Cat Autolube System  Cat Extreme Application Grease 
NLGI Grade 2 −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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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
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU6250 , "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations" for more details

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diesel and biodiesel fuels. Consult your Cat® dealer for availability.

Biodiesel Fuel Recommendations 1

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Never use raw vegetable or plant-based oils in place of

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esterified biodiesel.

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damage, up to and including engine failure.

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Biodiesel is a fuel that can be made from various renewable resources that include vegetable oils, animal fat, and waste cooking

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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

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 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.

Coolant Information
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)

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

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Never use water alone as a coolant. Water alone is corrosive at

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not provide adequate protection against boiling or freezing.

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