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Our Recommendation

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
D5B
Engine
D
Year
1979-1986
Application
Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (D)
  (a, b)
27.5
Transmission
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
78.0
Final Drives (each)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4 (c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j)
11.0
Coolant
  (k)
34.0
Hydraulics
VERKOPLUS 10w30 MSA (l, m, n)
44.0
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)
 
Midroller hubs
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
Pivot joint (where fitted)
1
VERKOL GT-8/80w90 EP
2
SALDUBA 80w90 LS
3
VERKOL GT-7/80w90 EP
Steering control mechanism (where fitted)
 
Winch (where fitted)
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4

General Notes

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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, -20°C to 40°C: EO CAT ECF-1 10W-30
c.
Factory fill viscosity: 50
d.
Alternative recommendations, -40°C to 10°C: TF CAT TO4 0W-30
e.
Alternative recommendations, -40°C to 0°C: TF CAT TO4 0W-20
f.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 10°C: TF CAT TO4 5W-30
g.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 0°C: VERKOL SAE 10w TO-4
h.
Alternative recommendations, -25°C to 25°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
i.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
j.
Alternative recommendations, -10°C to 50°C: TF CAT TO4 60
k.
Mix ratio, 50%
l.
Hydraulics/hydrostatic system
m.
Alternative recommendations, Hydraulics/hydrostatic system: VERKOAGRI STOU 15w40 / MAXIDIESEL 15w40 SHPD
n.
Alternative recommendations: CF-4 10W

Oil Change Intervals

Engine (D)
Hours Max
250
Transmission
Hours Max
1000
Final Drives (each)
Hours Max
1000
Coolant
Hours Max
3000