Our Recommendation

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
257 (Multi Terrain Loaders)
Engine
D / DT
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Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (D / DT)
  (a)
8.0 - 9.0
Transmission
From Hydraulics
Coolant
 
10.0
Hydraulics
VESTA 10w HD (b, c, d, e, f, g)
35.0
External Grease Points
QUAKERTEK MOLYVERKOL 2
Idler & Bogie Wheel Tubes
1
VERKOL GT-8/80w90 EP
0.2
2
SALDUBA 80w90 LS
3
VERKOL GT-7/80w90 EP

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.
Also recommended, VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4 / VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4 / VERKOL SAE 10w TO-4
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 20W
g.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: HY CAT HYDO 30

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Oil Change Intervals

Engine (D / DT)
Months Max
1
Hours Max
250
Coolant
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Hydraulics
Months Max
18
Hours Max
3000