Our Recommendation

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
257
Engine
D
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Application
Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (D)
  (a, b, c, d, e, f, g)
6.0 - 9.0
Transmission
From Hydraulics
Coolant
 
10.0
Hydraulics
VESTA 10w HD (h, i, j, k, l, m, n)
35.0
External Grease Points
QUAKERTEK MOLYVERKOL 2

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, Engine and Drive Chain Boxes, -40°C to 30°C: EO CAT ECF-1 0W-30
c.
Alternative recommendations, Engine and Drive Chain Boxes, -40°C to 10°C: EO CAT ECF-1 0W-20
d.
Alternative recommendations, Engine and Drive Chain Boxes, -30°C to 40°C: EO CAT ECF-1 5W-40
e.
Alternative recommendations, Engine and Drive Chain Boxes, -30°C to 30°C: EO CAT ECF-1 5W-30
f.
Alternative recommendations, Engine and Drive Chain Boxes, -20°C to 40°C: EO CAT ECF-1 10W-30
g.
Alternative recommendations, Engine and Drive Chain Boxes, -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.
Includes hydrostatic drive
j.
-20°C to 40°C
k.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W; VERKOPLUS 10w30 MSA
l.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
m.
Alternative recommendations, -5°C to 45°C: HY CAT HYDO 20W
n.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: HY CAT HYDO 30

General Notes

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Oil Change Intervals

Engine (D)
Hours Max
500
Coolant
Hours Max
2000
Hydraulics
Months Max
18
Hours Max
3000