Our Recommendation

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
252
Engine
D
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Application
Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (D)
  (a, b, c, d, e, f, g)
7.0
Transmission
From Hydraulics
Coolant
 
9.5
Hydraulics
VESTA 10w HD (h, i, j, k, l, m)
35.0
Drive Chain Box (each)
  (a, n, o, p, q, r, s)
8.0
External Lubrication Points
 

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.
Alternative recommendations, -40°C to 30°C: EO CAT ECF-1 0W-30
c.
Alternative recommendations, -40°C to 10°C: EO CAT ECF-1 0W-20
d.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 40°C: EO CAT ECF-1 5W-40
e.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 30°C: EO CAT ECF-1 5W-30
f.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: EO CAT ECF-1 10W-30
g.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: EO CAT ECF-1 15W-40
h.
Caterpillar list CF/CF-4/CG-4/TF CAT TO4/ATF-D3 synthetic as alternative specifications
i.
-20°C to 40°C
j.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W; VERKOPLUS 10w30 MSA
k.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
l.
Alternative recommendations, -5°C to 45°C: HY CAT HYDO 20W
m.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: HY CAT HYDO 30
n.
Alternative recommendations, -40°C to 30°C: EO CAT ECF-1 0W-30
o.
Alternative recommendations, -40°C to 10°C: EO CAT ECF-1 0W-20
p.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 40°C: EO CAT ECF-1 5W-40
q.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 30°C: EO CAT ECF-1 5W-30
r.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: EO CAT ECF-1 10W-30
s.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: EO CAT ECF-1 15W-40

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Oil Change Intervals

Engine (D)
Hours Max
500
Coolant
Hours Max
2000
Hydraulics
Months Max
18
Hours Max
3000
Drive Chain Box (each)
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000