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Operation and Maintenance Manual

RM-500 Soil Stabilizer
Media Number -KEBU7564-05

Publication Date -01/09/2013

Date Updated -17/09/2013

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Lubricant Viscosities
SMCS - 1000; 7000; 7581

Selecting the Viscosity

Ambient temperature is the temperature of the air in the immediate vicinity of the machine. This
may differ due to the machine application from the generic ambient temperature for a geographic
region. When selecting the proper oil viscosity for use, review both the regional ambient
temperature and the potential ambient temperature for a given machine application.
Generally, use the higher temperature as the criterion for the selection of the oil viscosity.
Generally, use the highest oil viscosity that is allowed for the ambient temperature when you start
the machine. Refer to the "Lubricant Viscosities for Ambient Temperatures" tables for guidance.
In cold-weather applications, the preferred method is to use properly sized machine compartment
heaters and a higher viscosity grade oil. Thermostatically controlled heaters that circulate the oil
are preferred.
The proper oil viscosity grade is determined by the minimum ambient temperature (the air in the
immediate vicinity of the machine). This is the temperature when the machine is started and while
the machine is operated. In order 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
in order to select the oil viscosity grade 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 when you start the
machine.
Machines that are operated continuously should use oils that have the higher oil viscosity in the
final drives and in the differentials. 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 Caterpillar dealer if
additional information is needed.
Note: SAE 0W and SAE 5W oils, where allowed for use in non-hydraulic system compartments,
are generally not recommended for use in machines that are operated continuously and/or are
heavily loaded. Refer to the "Lubricant Viscosities for Ambient Temperatures" tables for
guidance. The oils that have the higher oil viscosity will maintain the highest possible oil film
thickness. Consult your Caterpillar dealer if additional information is needed.
Note: Oil viscosity grade selection is also machine compartment specific. For guidance on
selecting oil viscosity, refer to the "Lubricant Viscosities for Ambient Temperatures" tables.
Note: Generally, use the highest oil viscosity that is available to meet the requirement for the
temperature at start-up.

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NOTICE
Proper oil viscosity AND oil type/specification are required to
maximize machine compartment performance and life. Do NOT use
only oil viscosity, or only oil type to determine the machine
compartment oil selection. Using only the oil viscosity or only the oil
type to determine a machine compartment oil selection can lead to
reduced performance and compartment failure. Refer to the
"Lubricant Viscosities for Ambient Temperatures" tables and to ALL
of the associated footnotes.

NOTICE
Not following the recommendations found in the "Lubricant Viscosities
for Ambient Temperatures" tables and associated footnotes can lead to
reduced performance and compartment failure.

General Information for Lubricants

The information provided in this "Lubricant Viscosities for Ambient Temperatures" article and
Tables should be used in conjunction with the information provided in the Special Publication,
SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations".

NOTICE
Cat does not warrant the quality or performance of non-Cat fluids and
greases.

NOTICE
Do NOT use only the oil viscosities when determining the
recommended oil for an engine compartment. The oil type
(performance requirements) MUST also be used.
Note: Only use the oil type and the specification that is recommended for the various machine
compartments.
Note: Some machine compartments allow the use of more than one oil type. For the best results,
do not mix oil types.
Note: Different brand oils may use different additive packages to meet the various machine
compartment performance specification recommendations. For the best results, do not mix oil
brands.
Note: The availability of the various Caterpillar oils will vary by region.
Note: SAE 10W viscosity grade oil used in most Caterpillar machine compartments must have a
minimum viscosity of 5.8 cSt at 100 C (212 F) ("ASTM D445").
Note: The minimum acceptable viscosity for commercial alternative oils in most Caterpillar
machine hydraulic and hydrostatic transmission systems is 6.6 cSt at 100 C (212 F) ("ASTM
D445").

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Note: Caterpillar oils are the preferred oils.

Table 1
Recommendations for powertrain, transmissions, and hydraulics Fluids and Caterpillar
Performance Requirements
Preferred
Cat HYDO
Advanced
Cat Bio HYDO
Advanced
Cat TDTO
Cat TDTOTMS
Cat ATF
Cat FDAO, Cat
FDAO SYN
Cat GO

Minimum acceptable
Performance Requirements
for commercial oils
Per Product Data Sheet
requirements
Cat BF-2
Cat TO-4
Cat TO-4M
Cat AT-1

Application
Hydraulic systems and Hydrostatic
Transmissions
Hydraulic systems and Hydrostatic
transmissions requiring biodegradable
fluids
Powershift transmissions, some direct drive
transmissions, final drives, differentials, and
transfer drives of many machines
On-Highway truck Automatic transmissions

Cat FD-1

Highly loaded final drives and axles that do

not have friction materials

API GL-5

Gears and roller bearings where extreme

pressure additives are required.

When you are operating the machine in temperatures below -20C (-4F), refer to Special
Publication, SEBU5898, "Cold Weather Recommendations". This is available from your
Caterpillar dealer.
For cold-weather applications where transmission oil SAE 0W-20 is recommended, Cat Cold
Weather TDTO is the first choice oil. Second choice for cold-weather transmission applications
are commercial oils of full synthetic basestock that do not have viscosity index improvers and do
meet the performance requirements of the Cat TO-4 specification. Typical lubricant viscosity
grades are SAE 0W-20, SAE 0W-30, and SAE 5W-30. Commercial oils that contain a Cat TO-4
additive package and a lubricant viscosity grade of SAE 0W-20, SAE 0W-30, or SAE 5W-30 are a
last choice.
Caterpillar has determined that Medium Wheel Loaders equipped with the High Ambient Cooling
Attachment can operate with Cat HYDO Advanced 10 Hydraulic System Oil in ambient
temperatures from -20 C (-4 F) to 50 C (122 F).
The footnotes are a key part of the tables. Read ALL footnotes that pertain to the machine
compartment in question.

Cat Engines

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Refer to the "Lubricant Information" section in the latest revision of the Special Publication,
SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations" for a list of Cat engine oils and for
detailed information.
Supplemental heat is recommended for cold-soaked starts below the minimum ambient
temperature. The parasitic load and other factors will determine if supplemental heat is required
for cold-soaked starts that are above the minimum temperature that is stated. Cold-soaked starts
occur when the engine has not been operated for a period of time. The oil becomes more viscous
due to cooler ambient temperatures.
Cat DEO-ULS and Cat DEO multigrade oils are the preferred oils for use in ALL Cat diesel
engines. Commercial alternative diesel engine oils are, as a group, second choice oils.
Cat DEO-ULS or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3 specification and the API CJ-4 oil category are
required for use in nonroad Tier 4 United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)
certified engines that are equipped with aftertreatment devices.
Cat DEO-ULS or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3 specification and the API CJ-4 are required for use
in the applications listed below. If oils meeting the Cat ECF-3 specification and the API CJ-4
specifications are not available, oils meeting ACEA E9 may be used. ACEA E9 oils meet the
chemical limits designed to maintain aftertreatment device life. ACEA E9 oils are validated using
some but not all ECF-3 and API CJ-4 standard engine performance tests. Consult your oil supplier
when considering use of an oil that is not Cat ECF-3 or API CJ-4 qualified.
Nonroad EU Stage IIIB and IV type-approved engines that are equipped with aftertreatment
devices
Nonroad Japan Step 4 approved engines that are equipped with aftertreatment devices
Cat DEO-ULS and oils meeting the Cat ECF-3 specification and the API CJ-4 and ACEA E9 oil
categories have the following chemical limits:
1 percent maximum sulfated ash
0.12 percent maximum phosphorous
0.4 percent maximum sulfur
The chemical limits were developed in order to maintain the expected aftertreatment devices life,
performance, and service intervals. Use of oils other than Cat DEO-ULS or oils that do not meet
the Cat ECF-3 specification and the API CJ-4 oil category (and/or ACEA E9 category for EU and
Japan specific applications listed above) in aftertreatment-equipped engines can negatively impact
performance of the aftertreatment devices, can contribute to Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
plugging and/or can cause the need for more frequent DPF ash service intervals. Refer to your
engine-specific Operation and Maintenance Manual, and refer to your aftertreatment device
documentation, if available, for additional guidance.
Typical aftertreatment systems include the following:
Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF)
Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOC)
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)

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Lean NOx Traps (LNT)

Other systems may apply.
Cat DEO-ULS and Cat DEO are recommended for all pre-Tier 4 engines that use Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) or Low Sulfur Diesel (LSD) fuels.
Cat DEO is recommended for engines using fuels of sulfur levels that exceed 0.1 percent (1000
ppm). Cat DEO-ULS may be used in these applications if an oil analysis program is followed. The
oil change interval may be affected by the fuel sulfur level.
Cat DEO-ULS SYN and Cat DEO SYN are SAE 5W-40 viscosity grade oils.
Cat Cold Weather DEO-ULS is an SAE 5W-40 viscosity grade oil.
Cat ECF refers to Engine Crankcase Fluid specifications. Commercial alternative diesel engine
oils must meet one or more of these Cat ECF specifications.
If ambient temperature conditions at engine start-up require the use of multigrade SAE 0W oil,
SAE 0W-40 viscosity grade is generally preferred over SAE 0W-30.
Table 2
Lubricant Viscosities for Ambient Temperatures
Compartment or
System

Engine Crankcase for

all Machines

Oil Type and

Performance
Requirements

Cat DEO-ULS
Cat DEO
Cat DEO-ULS SYN
Cat DEO SYN
Cat Cold Weather
DEO-ULS
Cat ECF-1-a, Cat
ECF-2, Cat ECF-3

Oil
Viscosities

Min Max Min

SAE 0W-40

-40

SAE 5W-30

-30

SAE 0W-30

-40

SAE 5W-40

-30

SAE 10W30

-18

SAE 10W40

-18

SAE 15W40

-9.5

40

-40

30

-22

30

-40

50

-22

40
50
50

0
0
15

Max
104

86
86
122
104
122
122

Cat Hydraulic Systems and Hydrostatic Transmissions

Refer to the "Lubricant Information" section in the latest revision of the Special Publication,
SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations" for a list of Cat engine oils and for
detailed information.

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Cat HYDO Advanced 10 SAE 10W, Cat HYDO Advanced 30 SAE 30W, or Cat BIO HYDO
Advanced are the preferred oils for use in most Caterpillar machine hydraulic and hydrostatic
transmission systems. Cat HYDO Advanced fluids have a 50% increase in the standard oil
drain interval for machine hydraulic systems (3000 hours versus 2000 hours) over second and
third choice oils - when following 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.
6000 hour oil drain intervals are possible when using SOS Services oil analysis. Consult your
Caterpillar dealer for details. In order to gain the most benefit from the improved performance
designed into Cat HYDO Advanced fluids, when switching to Cat HYDO Advanced fluids, cross
contamination with the previous oil should be kept to less than 10%.
Second choice oils are Cat MTO, Cat DEO, Cat DEO-ULS, Cat TDTO, Cat Cold Weather TDTO,
Cat TDTO-TMS, Cat DEO-ULS SYN, Cat DEO SYN, Cat Cold Weather DEO-ULS. Third
choice oils are commercial oils that meet Cat ECF-1-a, Cat ECF-2, Cat ECF-3, Cat TO-4, or the
Cat TO-4M performance requirements, and that have a minimum zinc additive level of 0.09
percent (900 ppm). Commercial biodegradable hydraulic oil must meet the Cat BF-2 specification.
The minimum viscosity for commercial alternative oils used in most Cat machine hydraulic and
hydrostatic transmission systems is 6.6 cSt at 100 C (212 F) ("ASTM D445").
Table 3
Lubricant Viscosities for Ambient Temperatures
C

Compartment or
System

Oil Type and Performance

Requirements

Oil
Viscosities

Min Max Min

Hydraulic
System

CatHYDO Advanced 10
Cat HYDO Advanced 30
Cat BIO HYDO Advanced
Cat MTO
Cat DEO-ULS
Cat DEO
Cat DEO-ULS SYN
Cat DEO SYN
Cat TDTO
Cat TDTO-TMS
Cat Cold Weather DEO-ULS
Cat Cold Weather TDTO
Cat ECF-1-a, Cat ECF-2, Cat
ECF-3, Cat TO-4, Cat TO4M, Cat BF-2

SAE 0W-20

-40

SAE 0W-40

-40

SAE 0W-30

-40

SAE 5W-40

-30

SAE 10W

-20

SAE 30

10

Bio HYDO
Advanced

-40

SAE10W-30

-20

SAE15W-40

-15

Cat MTO

-20

Max

40

-40

104

40

-40

104

40

-40

104

40

-22

104

50

-4

122

50

50

122

40

-40

104

40
50

-4
5

104
122

-4

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40
Cat TDTOTMS

-15

50

104

122

Reclaimer Mixers
Where recommended for use, Cat TDTO SAE 50 or TO-4 SAE 50 is preferred in most
applications, particularly continuous operation. If the ambient temperature is below -15 C (5 F),
warm up the oil prior to operation. The oil must be maintained to a temperature above -15 C (5
F) during operation. If the ambient temperature is below -15 C (5 F), perform the procedures in
the Operation and Maintenance Manual , "Engine and Machine Warm-Up" prior to operation. If
the ambient temperature is below -25 C (-13 F), consult your Caterpillar dealer for instructions.
Failure to warm up the oil prior to operation will cause damage to the machine.
Table 4
Lubricant Viscosities for Ambient Temperatures
Oil Type and
Performance
Requirements

Compartment or System

Cat TDTO
Cat TDTO-TMS
Cat Cold Weather
TDTO
Cat TO-4, Cat TO4M

Front Propel Planetary

Drives
Rear Propel Planetary
Drives
Rotor Drive Planetary
Rotor Chain Drive Case
and Rotor Bearing
Reservoir
Rotor Transmission

Rotor Differential

SAE 50

TDTO-TMS

SAE 30

Cat TDTO

SAE 10W

F
Max

Min

50

50

-20

50

-4

35

32

50

-4

40

-4

50

14

40

32

Min

Cat TDTO

CAT GO (Gear Oil)

API GL-5 gear oil

Oil
Viscosities

10

-20

SAE 80W90

-20

SAE 85W140

-10

SAE 90

Max

122

122

122

122
104
122
104

Lubricating Grease
Cat Multipurpose Grease

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Cat Multipurpose Grease is a National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) grade 2 grease. This
grease is made with petroleum base oil and a lithium complex thickener. Cat Multipurpose Grease
is formulated for use in applications that have a low severity to a medium severity and moderate
temperatures.
Cat Multipurpose Grease meets the NLGI certification of "GC-LB". (This certification relates to
extended service intervals in automotive chassis points and in wheel bearings with disc brakes in
automobiles, vans and light trucks.)
Note: If the application calls for a multipurpose grease and Cat Multipurpose Grease is not
available, consult the grease data sheets. Use a substitute that meets or exceeds the performance
characteristics of Cat Multipurpose Grease.

Cat Advanced 3Moly Grease

Cat Advanced 3Moly Grease is an NLGI grade 2 grease. This grease is made with petroleum base
oil and a lithium complex thickener. This grease also has 3% Molybdenum diSulfide (MoS2 or
"Moly"). Cat Advanced 3Moly Grease is formulated for use in applications with low severity to
high severity at moderate temperatures. In addition, the molybdenum in Cat Advanced 3Moly
Grease is a special grade that has a median particle size of 3 microns in order to meet the special
requirements of some rolling element bearings. Cat Advanced 3Moly Grease is recommended for
heavily loaded pin joints, and high impact applications in machines.
Cat Advanced 3Moly Grease meets the NLGI certification of "GC-LB".
Note: If the application calls for a multipurpose grease with molybdenum and Cat Advanced
3Moly Grease is not available, consult the data sheets for the greases. Use a substitute that meets
or exceeds the performance characteristics of Cat Advanced 3Moly Grease.

Cat Ultra 5Moly Grease

Cat Ultra 5Moly Greases are available in NLGI grades 0, 1, and 2. Cat Ultra 5Moly Greases are
made with special blends of petroleum base oils and a Calcium Sulfonate Complex thickener.
These greases also have 5% Molybdenum diSulfide (MoS2 or "Moly") and added tackifier. Cat
Ultra 5Moly Greases are specially formulated in order to protect all of the most heavily loaded
joints in any Caterpillar machine against galling, wear, and corrosion. This protection is sustained
while work is being done in moderate temperatures and with wet working conditions or dry
working conditions.
Cat Ultra 5Moly Grease exceeds the NLGI certification of "GC-LB".
Note: If the application calls for Cat Ultra 5Moly Grease and Cat Ultra 5Moly Grease is not
available, consult the data sheets for the grease. From these data sheets, use a substitute that meets
the performance characteristics of Cat Ultra 5Moly Grease.

Grease Application Chart

Table 5
Application
Point

Typical
Load and
Speed

Load
Factor

Ambient Temperature
Range
C

NLGI
Grade

Grease Type

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Min Max Min Max

High

Lubrication
Points

Medium

Low

457 mm
(18)
soil/305
mm (12)
asphalt.
305 mm
(12)
soil/150
mm (6)
asphalt.

-35

40

-30

50

-20

40

150 mm (6)
soil/100
-30
mm (4)
asphalt.

40

-31

-22

-4

-22

104
122

104

104

1
Ultra 5Moly
Grease
2

Advanced
3Moly Grease

Multipurpose
Grease

Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD)

The United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines Ultra-Low Sulfur
Diesel (ULSD - S15) as a U.S. diesel fuel with a sulfur content not to exceed 15 parts per million
(ppm(mg/kg)) or 0.0015 percent by weight. ULSD was introduced for the U.S. on-highway diesel
engine market in October 2006. ULSD will be available in December 2010 for off-highway diesel
engines and machines and for the on-highway diesel engine markets. Engines certified to nonroad
Tier 4 standards (Stage IV in Europe) and are equipped with exhaust aftertreatment systems are
designed to run on ULSD only. Use of LSD or fuels higher than 15 ppm (mg/kg) sulfur in these
engines will reduce engine efficiency and engine durability and will damage emissions control
systems and/or shorten their service interval. Failures that result from the use of fuels are not
Caterpillar factory defects. Therefore the cost of repairs would not be covered by a Caterpillar
warranty.
Caterpillar does not require the use of ULSD in non-road and machine applications that are not
Tier 4/Stage IIIB/ Stage IV certified engines and are not equipped with aftertreatment devices. For
Tier 4/Stage IIIB/Stage IV certified engines, always follow operating instructions and fuel tank
inlet labels to insure the correct fuels are used.
Note: ULSD has less electrical conductivity than LSD. Follow all industry standard grounding
and safety practices.

Sulfur-free Diesel Fuel

In Europe, ultra low sulfur diesel fuel will have a maximum of 0.0010 percent (10 ppm(mg/kg))
sulfur and is typically referred to as "sulfur-free". This sulfur level is defined in European
Standard "EN 590:2004".
Note: Another available diesel fuel in Europe has a maximum sulfur content of 0.005 percent (50
ppm). This sulfur level is defined in European Standard "EN 590:2004".

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Low Sulfur Diesel (LSD)

Low Sulfur Diesel (LSD - S500) is defined by the U.S. EPA as a U.S. diesel fuel with sulfur
content not to exceed 500 ppm or 0.05 percent by weight.
Note: Both ULSD and LSD must meet the fuel requirements outlined in the most current revision
level of "ASTM D975".

Biodiesel
Biodiesel is a fuel that can be made from a variety of renewable resources that include vegetable
oils, animal fat, and waste cooking oil. Soybean oil and rapeseed oil are the primary vegetable oil
sources. In order to use any of these oils or fats as fuel, the oils or fats are chemically processed
(esterified) and the water and contaminants removed.
Fuel made of 100 percent renewable resource is generally referred to as B100 biodiesel or neat
biodiesel.
Biodiesel can be blended with distillate diesel fuel. The blends can be used as fuel. The most
commonly available biodiesel blends are B5, which is 5 percent biodiesel and 95 percent distillate
diesel fuel, and B20, which is 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent distillate diesel fuel. Note that
the percentages are volume based.
U.S. distillate diesel fuel specification "ASTM D975-09a" includes up to B5 (5 percent) biodiesel.
Currently, any diesel fuel in the U.S. may contain up to B5 biodiesel fuel.
European distillate diesel fuel specification "EN 590" includes up to B5 (5 percent) and in some
regions up to B7 (7 percent) biodiesel. Any diesel fuel in Europe may contain up to B5 or in some
regions up to B7 biodiesel fuel.
Cat engines can run on B5 biodiesel blend. Most Cat engines can run on B20 biodiesel blend. The
biodiesel and biodiesel final blend must conform to the quality recommendations provided in
Table 6.
Table 6
Biodiesel Fuel Recommendations for Caterpillar Off-Highway Engines
Biodiesel Blend Stock

Caterpillar biodiesel
specification. (2)

Final Blend
B5: Caterpillar distillate
diesel fuel specification. (3)
B20: "ASTM D7467" and
"API" gravity 30-45

Distillate Diesel Fuel used for

blending (1)
Caterpillar distillate diesel fuel
specification, "ASTM D975" or
"EN590"

(1)

For Tier 4 applications in the U.S., the diesel fuel portion of the final blend must meet the requirements of S15
fuels (15 ppm sulfur) designations in the latest edition of "ASTM D975" specification. For Stage IIIB and later
applications in EU, the diesel fuel portion of the final blend must meet the requirements for sulfur free (10 ppm
sulfur) designation in the latest edition of "EN590". The final blend must have 15 ppm sulfur or less.

(2)

Refer to the "Biodiesel" section of the latest revision of Special Publication, SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine
Fluids Recommendations".
Refer to the "Fuel" section of the latest revision of Special Publication, SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine Fluids
Recommendations".

(3)

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When biodiesel fuel is used, certain guidelines need to be followed. Biodiesel fuel can influence
the engine oil, aftertreatment devices, non metallics, fuel system components, etc. Follow the
guidelines provided in the latest revision of Special Publication, SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine
Fluids Recommendations".
Biodiesel fuel has limited storage life and has limited oxidation stability. Follow the guidelines
provided in the latest revision of Special Publication, SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine Fluids
Recommendations" for storage and handling. Follow these guidelines for engines that are
seasonally operated and for standby generation engines.

Coolant Recommendations
The information provided in this "Coolant Recommendation" section should be used in
conjunction with the "Lubricants Information" provided in the latest revision of Special
Publication, SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations".
The following two types of coolants may be used in Caterpillar diesel engines:
Preferred - Cat ELC (Extended Life Coolant)
Acceptable - (listed in order of most recommended to least recommended)
Cat DEAC (Diesel Engine Antifreeze/Coolant)
a commercial extended life coolant that meets the Caterpillar EC-1 (Engine Coolant -1)
specification and the additional requirements for EC-1 specification coolants as stated in the
coolant section of Special Publication, SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine Fluids
Recommendations".
a commercial heavy-duty antifreeze/coolant that meets the "ASTM D6210-06"
specifications
a commercial heavy-duty antifreeze/coolant that meets "ASTM D4985-05" specifications
Coolant is normally composed of three elements: water, additives, and glycol. Additionally,
coolants containing ethylene glycol may also use embittering agents to make the coolant taste bad.
Caterpillar recommends a 1:1 mixture of properly inhibited distilled or deionized water and
glycol. This mixture will provide optimum heavy-duty performance as a coolant/antifreeze.
Table 7
Coolant Service Life
Coolant Type
Cat ELC
Commercial coolant that meets the Caterpillar EC-1
Specification
Cat DEAC

Service Life

(1) (2)

12000 Service Hours or Six

Years (3)
6000 Service Hours or Six
Years (4) (5)
3000 Service Hours or Three
Years

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Commercial Heavy-Duty Coolant/Antifreeze that meets

"ASTM D6210"

3000 Service Hours or Two

Years

Commercial Heavy-Duty Coolant/Antifreeze that meets

"ASTM D4985"

3000 Service Hours or One

Year

(1)

Use the interval that occurs first.

(2)

Refer to the engine's Operation and Maintenance Manuals, "Maintenance Interval Schedule" for the correct
interval for replacement of the cooling system water temperature regulator.
Cat ELC Extender must be added at 6000 service hours or one half of the service life of the Cat ELC.
An extender must be added at 3000 service hours or one half of the service life of the coolant.

(3)
(4)
(5)

In order to be used in Caterpillar diesel engines in accordance with the service interval for EC-1 coolants that is
listed in this Special Publication, commercial EC-1 coolants must also pass/conform to the additional
requirements for EC-1 specification coolants as stated in the coolant section of this Special Publication. Cat EC-1
coolants must also meet the requirements of the "ASTM D6210" specification.

Water
NOTICE
Never use water alone without Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCA)
or without inhibited coolant. Water alone is corrosive at engine
operating temperatures. In addition, water alone does not provide
adequate protection against boiling or freezing.
Note: Caterpillar strongly recommends a minimum of 30 percent glycol in diesel engine cooling
systems, with a minimum of 50 percent glycol very strongly recommended. Use only glycol based
coolants that meet one or more of the coolant specifications that are defined as preferred or
acceptable in this Special Publication and that also comply with any additional requirements that
are stated in this Special Publication (i.e. chemical composition, the use of SCA, the use of
Extender, etc.). Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for your engine for any
exceptions.

NOTICE
All Cat diesel engines equipped with air-to-air aftercooling (ATAAC)
require a minimum of 30 percent glycol in order to help prevent water
pump cavitation.
Water in the water/glycol coolants is more effective than glycol alone in transferring heat.
Distilled water or deionized water is recommended for use in engine cooling systems.
DO NOT use the following types of water in cooling systems: hard water, softened water that has
been conditioned with salt and sea water.
If distilled water or deionized water is not available, use water that meets or exceeds the minimum
acceptable water requirements that are listed in Table 8.
Table 8
Caterpillar Minimum Acceptable Water Requirements
Property

Maximum Limit

ASTM Test

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Chloride (Cl)

"D512", "D4327"
40 mg/L (2.4 grains/US gal)

Sulfate (SO4)
Total Hardness
Total Solids

100 mg/L (5.9 grains/US gal)

"D1126"

170 mg/L (10 grains/US gal)

340 mg/L (20 grains/US gal)

"D1888"
"Federal Method 2504B" (1)

pH of 5.5 to 9.0

"D1293"

Acidity
(1)

"D516"
"D4327"

Total dissolved solids dried at 103 C (217 F) - 105 C (221 F), "Standard Method for the Examination of
Water and Wastewater", "American Public Health Association", "www.apha.org", "www.aphabookstore.org",
(888) 320-APHA.

For a water analysis, consult one of the following sources:

Caterpillar dealer
Local water utility company
Agricultural agent
Independent laboratory
Note: Periodic analysis of water that is used in the coolant is recommended. Water quality can be
affected by a variety of factors including malfunctioning purification equipment, earthquakes, and
droughts.

Cat ELC Extender

Cat ELC Extender is added to the cooling system halfway through the Cat ELC Extender service
life. Treat the cooling system with Cat ELC Extender at 6000 hours or one half of the coolant
service life.

SCA
SCA (supplemental coolant additive) is a general term for an inhibitor package that is added to a
cooling system. In glycol-based coolant applications, SCA is added to pre-charge a new coolant
that is not fully formulated and/or to recharge an in-service conventional coolant on a maintenance
basis to maintain proper inhibitor levels.

Standard Factory Fill Fluids

Table 9
Standard Factory Fill Fluids (1)
Compartment or System

Oil Viscosities

C
Min

F
Max

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-9.5

50

Cat HYDO
Advanced 10

-20

40

Front Propel Planetary Drives

Rear Propel Planetary Drives
Rotor Drive Planetary

Cat TDTO
SAE 50

-10

50

Rotor Chain Drive Case and Rotor

Bearing Reservoir

SAE 30

Rotor Transmission

SAE 10W

Rotor Differential

SAE 80W-90

Engine Crankcase

SAE 15W-40

Hydraulic Systems

(1)

35

-20

50

-20

40

Min

Max

15

122

-4

104

50

122

32

122

-4

122

-4

104

The machine is delivered from the factory with the designated fluids.

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