Our Recommendation

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
212 (Wheeled Excavators)
Engine
DT
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Application
Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (DT)
  (a)
13.0 / 9.4 (b)
Transmission
From Hydraulics
Final Drives (each)
SALDUBA 80w90 LS
2.5
Coolant
 
30.0 (c)
Brakes
 
Hydraulics
VESTA 10w HD (d, e, f, g, h)
270
Axle & Gearbox
SALDUBA 80w90 LS
15.0
Steering Axle Differential
SALDUBA 80w90 LS
9.5
Swing Gearbox
1
VERKOL GT-8/80w90 EP
9.5
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.
Deutz/Perkins
c.
Perkins only, Deutz is air cooled
d.
-20°C to 40°C
e.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W; VERKOPLUS 10w30 MSA
f.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
g.
Alternative recommendations, -5°C to 45°C: HY CAT HYDO 20
h.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: HY CAT HYDO 30

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Oil Change Intervals

Engine (DT)
Months Max
3
Hours Max
500
Final Drives (each)
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Coolant
Months Max
24
Hours Max
2000
Brakes
Hours Max
2000
Hydraulics
Months Max
18
Hours Max
3000
Axle & Gearbox
Hours Max
1000
Steering Axle Differential
Hours Max
1000
Swing Gearbox
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000