Our Recommendation

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
5230 (Tracked Excavators)
Engine
DT
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Application
Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (DT) (Cat 3516TA)
  (a)
190
Coolant
 
500
Hydraulics (Tank/System)
VESTA 10w HD (b, c, d, e, f, g)
1,660 / 2,100
Carrier Roller - each
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
0.7
Final Drives (bearing compartment)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
2.0
Final Drives (planetary gear compartment)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
80.0
Final Drives (spur gear compartment)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
11.0
Final Drives (travel brake compartment)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
0.3
Greases: Molybdenum
1
QUAKERTEK ATLANTA 2
2
QUAKERTEK VERKOMAX R 250
3
QUAKERTEK MOLYVERKOL 2
Greases: Multipurpose
1
QUAKERTEK VITALIA BF
2
QUAKERTEK VERKOPLEX XP-2
3
QUAKERTEK TERMOPLEX 220 EP
Greases: Special Purpose (high temp. antifriction bearings)
 
Pump Drive
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
90.0
Swing Gear
 
Swing Gearboxes (each)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4 (h, i, j, k, l)
14.0
Track Idlers (each)
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
6.0
Track Rollers (each)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
2.0

Lubricant / Capacity Notes

a.
Caterpillar list API CH-4 and API CI-4 as preferred oils and API CG-4 as an acceptable alternative. These oils must meet Caterpillar's ECF-1 specification to avoid reduced engine life. API CF-4 should not be used in Caterpillar diesel engines
b.
Caterpillar list API CG-4, API CF and CAT TO-4 as alternative specifications. These oils must have a minimum zinc content of 900 ppm
c.
-20°C to 40°C
d.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W; VERKOPLUS 10w30 MSA
e.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
f.
Alternative recommendations, -5°C to 45°C: HY CAT HYDO 20
g.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: HY CAT HYDO 30
h.
-15°C to 50°C
i.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 25°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
j.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 0°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W
k.
Alternative recommendations, -25°C to 35°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
l.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4

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Oil Change Intervals

Engine (DT) (Cat 3516TA)
Months Max
3
Hours Max
500
Coolant
Months Max
24
Hours Max
2000
Hydraulics (Tank/System)
Months Max
18
Hours Max
3000
Carrier Roller - each
Months Max
12
Hours Max
1000
Final Drives (bearing compartment)
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Final Drives (planetary gear compartment)
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Final Drives (spur gear compartment)
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Final Drives (travel brake compartment)
Hours Max
1000
Pump Drive
Months Max
36
Hours Max
5000
Swing Gearboxes (each)
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000