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Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
797B (Rigid Dump Trucks)
Engine
DT
Application
Recommendation
Capacity (ltr)
Engine (DT)
  (b, c, d, e, f, g, h)
210 (a)
Transmission
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4 (j, k, l, m, n, o)
303 / 628 (i)
Differential
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
1,176
Final Drives (each)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
185
Coolant
 
1,195
Hydraulics
VESTA 10w HD (q, r, s, t, u)
1,850 (p)
Front Suspension Cylinders (each)
VERKOL SAE 10w TO-4
104
Front Wheels (each)
VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
60.0
Rear Suspension Cylinder (each)
VERKOL SAE 10w TO-4
61.6
Steering Hydraulics
1
VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
360 / 235 (v)
2
VERKOL SAE 10w TO-4

General Notes

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Lubricant / Capacity Notes

a.
Three oil sumps. One for each block, 210 ltr each; one for coupling, 38 ltr
b.
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
c.
Alternative recommendations, -40°C to 30°C: EO CAT ECF-1 0W-30
d.
Alternative recommendations, -40°C to 10°C: EO CAT ECF-1 0W-20
e.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 40°C: EO CAT ECF-1 5W-40
f.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 30°C: EO CAT ECF-1 5W-30
g.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: EO CAT ECF-1 10W-30
h.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: EO CAT ECF-1 15W-40
i.
System, 628 ltr; converter sump, 303 ltr
j.
Alternative recommendations, -40°C to 20°C: TF CAT TO4 0W-30
k.
Alternative recommendations, -40°C to 10°C: TF CAT TO4 0W-20
l.
Alternative recommendations, -30°C to 20°C: TF CAT TO4 5W-30
m.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 10°C: VERKOL SAE 10w TO-4
n.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 30 TO-4
o.
Alternative recommendations, 10°C to 50°C: VERKOL SAE 50 TO-4
p.
Initial/Refill
q.
-20°C to 40°C
r.
Alternative recommendations, -20°C to 40°C: TF CAT TDTO 10W; VERKOPLUS 10w30 MSA
s.
Alternative recommendations, -15°C to 50°C: TF CAT TDTO TMS
t.
Alternative recommendations, -5°C to 45°C: HY CAT HYDO 20W
u.
Alternative recommendations, 0°C to 50°C: HY CAT HYDO 30
v.
System / Reservoir

Oil Change Intervals

Engine (DT)
Months Max
3
Hours Max
500
Transmission
Hours Max
1000
Differential
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Final Drives (each)
Hours Max
2000
Coolant
Months Max
24
Hours Max
2000
Hydraulics
Months Max
18
Hours Max
3000
Front Wheels (each)
Months Max
3
Hours Max
500
Steering Hydraulics
Hours Max
1000