Our Recommendation

Make
PETERBILT
Model
579 6x4 12.9 (MX-13)
Engine
D
Year
2013-
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Application
Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (D)
  (b, c)
40.1 (a)
Transmission (Automatic)
 
37.9 - 45.0 (d)
Axle (DANA Spicer)
1
VERKOL GT-8/80w90 EP (g, h)
17.5 - 22.0 (e, f)
2
SALDUBA 80w90 LS
3
VERKOL GT-7/80w90 EP
Axle (MERITOR)
1
VERKOL GT-8/80w90 EP (k, l, m, n, o)
14.3 - 18.5 (i, j)
2
SALDUBA 80w90 LS
3
VERKOL GT-7/80w90 EP

Lubricant / Capacity Notes

a.
Engine sump, including filter, 40.1 litres
b.
Preferred lubricant specification & -15°C to 50°C
c.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 40°C: CK-4 10W-30
d.
Gearbox refill, 37.9 - 45.0 litres
e.
Differential, rear, 17.5 - 22.0 litres
f.
Differential, front, 17.5 - 22.0 litres
g.
Preferred lubricant specification
h.
Alternative recommendations: GO DNA 256 75W-90; VERKOL GT-7/85w140 EP
i.
Differential, rear, 14.3 - 18.5 litres
j.
Differential, front, 14.3 - 18.5 litres
k.
Preferred lubricant specification & >-26°C
l.
Alternative recommendations: ENGRANAJES SAE 90 EP
m.
Alternative recommendations, >-40°C: VERKOL GT-8/75w90; GO MTR 076M 75W-140
n.
Alternative recommendations, >-26°C: GO MTR 076D 80W-90
o.
Alternative recommendations, >-23°C: GO MTR 076A 85W-140

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