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Our Recommendation

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
312C (Tracked Excavators C Series)
Engine
DT
Application
Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (DT)
  (a)
8.5
Transmission
From Hydraulics
Final Drives (each)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4 (b, c, d, e, f)
2.5
Coolant
 
17.5
Hydraulics (Tank/System)
VESTA 10w HD (g, h, i, j, k)
98.0 / 162
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)
 
Swing Gear
QUAKERTEK ASTURUS 2
Swing Gearbox
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4 (l, m, n, o, p)
3.0

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.
-15°C to 50°C
c.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 25°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
d.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 0°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W
e.
Alternative recommendations, -25°C to 25°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
f.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
g.
-20°C to 40°C
h.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W; VERKOPLUS 10w30 MSA
i.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
j.
Alternative recommendations, -5°C to 45°C: HY CAT HYDO 20
k.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: HY CAT HYDO 30
l.
-15°C to 50°C
m.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 25°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
n.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 0°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W
o.
Alternative recommendations, -25°C to 35°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
p.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4

Oil Change Intervals

Engine (DT)
Hours Max
500
Final Drives (each)
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Coolant
Months Max
24
Hours Max
2000
Hydraulics (Tank/System)
Months Max
18
Hours Max
3000
Swing Gearbox
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000