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Our Recommendation

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
D8T (Tracked Bulldozers)
Engine
DT
Application
Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (DT) (C-15 Acert 310 hp)
  (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i)
38.0
Transmission
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4 (j, k, l)
155
Final Drives (each)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4 (m, n, o, p, q, r)
12.5
Coolant
  (s, t)
77.0
Hydraulics
VESTA 10w HD (u, v, w, x, y)
75.0
Grease Points
1
QUAKERTEK VERKOMAX FGM 2 (z, ba)
2
QUAKERTEK VERKOMAX R 250
3
QUAKERTEK VERKOMAX SG 2
Automatic Lubrication (grease)
1
QUAKERTEK VERKOMAX FGM 2
2
QUAKERTEK VERKOMAX R 250
3
QUAKERTEK VERKOMAX SG 2
Fan Bearings
 
Pivot Shaft
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4 (bb, bc, bd, be)
40.0
Recoil Spring Compartment
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4 (bf, bg, bh, bi)
65.0
Track Rollers & Idlers
  (bj)
Winch Sump (PA 110VS)
VERKOL SAE 10w TO-4 (bk, bl)
15.0

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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.
Oil sample per S.O.S. & -15°C to 50°C
c.
Alternative recommendations, -40°C to 40°C: EO CAT ECF-1 0W-40
d.
Alternative recommendations, -40°C to 30°C: EO CAT ECF-1 0W-30
e.
Alternative recommendations, -40°C to 10°C: EO CAT ECF-1 0W-20
f.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 50°C: EO CAT ECF-1 5W-40
g.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 30°C: EO CAT ECF-1 5W-30
h.
Alternative recommendations, -18°C to 50°C: EO CAT ECF-1 10W-40
i.
Alternative recommendations, -18°C to 40°C: EO CAT ECF-1 10W-30
j.
Oil sample per S.O.S. & 0°C to 35°C
k.
Alternative recommendations, NOT in ICM controlled transmissions, 10°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
l.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 10°C: VERKOL SAE 10w TO-4
m.
Moderate/Intermittent useage. Oil Sample per S.O.S. & -15°C to 32°C
n.
Alternative recommendations, Moderate/Intermittent Usage, -25°C to 15°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
o.
Alternative recommendations, Moderate/Intermittent Usage, -7°C to 50°C: TF CAT TO4 60
p.
Alternative recommendations, Severe/Continuous Usage, -40°C to 0°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
q.
Alternative recommendations, Severe/Continuous Usage, -33°C to 14°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
r.
Alternative recommendations, Severe/Continuous Usage, -25°C to 50°C: TF CAT TO4 60
s.
Must add CAT ELC Extender at 6000 hrs
t.
Mix ratio, 50% >-37°C
u.
-20°C to 40°C
v.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W; VERKOPLUS 10w30 MSA
w.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
x.
Alternative recommendations, -5°C to 45°C: HY CAT HYDO 20W
y.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: HY CAT HYDO 30
z.
-30°C to 50°C
ba.
Alternative recommendations, -35°C to 40°C: GrCSC 1
bb.
-20°C to 25°C
bc.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 0°C: VERKOL SAE 10w TO-4
bd.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
be.
Alternative recommendations, 10°C to 40°C: TF CAT TO4 40
bf.
-20°C to 25°C
bg.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 0°C: VERKOL SAE 10w TO-4
bh.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
bi.
Alternative recommendations, 10°C to 40°C: TF CAT TO4 40
bj.
-20°C to 25°C
bk.
-20°C to 10°C
bl.
Alternative recommendations, 10°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4

Oil Change Intervals

Engine (DT) (C-15 Acert 310 hp)
Hours Max
250
Transmission
Hours Max
500
Final Drives (each)
Hours Max
500
Coolant
Months Max
72
Hours Max
12000
Hydraulics
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Pivot Shaft
Hours Max
1000
Recoil Spring Compartment
Hours Max
1000
Winch Sump (PA 110VS)
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000