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Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
308CR (Tracked Excavators C Series)
Engine
DT

Application
Recommendation
Capacity (gal)
Data Sheet
Sales Sheet
Engine (DT)
Premium
Maxtron DEO SAE 15W-40
(a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i)
2.64
PDS
Mainline
Superlube TMS SAE 15W-40
PDS
Transmission
From Hydraulics
Final Drives (each)
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(j, k, l, m, n)
0.343
PDS
Coolant
Refer to Technical
4.36
Hydraulics
Indol EH ISO 46
(o, p, q, r, s)
14.8
PDS
Pivot Shaft Bearings
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(t, u, v, w)
PDS
Recoil Spring
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(x, y, z, aa)
PDS
Swing Gear
Ultra Premium
Maxtron FS NLGI 2
Premium
Maxtron EP NLGI 2
PDS
Mainline
Blue Gard 500+ NLGI 2
Swing Gearbox
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(bb, cc, dd, ee, ff)
0.396
PDS
Track Roller Frame
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(gg, hh, ii, jj)
PDS
Track Rollers & Idlers
Maxtron Enviro-Edge SAE 5W-40
(kk, ll, mm, nn)
PDS
Engine (DT)
Recommendation:
Premium Maxtron DEO SAE 15W-40
Mainline Superlube TMS SAE 15W-40
(a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i)
Capacity 2.64(gal)
Transmission
Recommendation:
From Hydraulics
Final Drives (each)
Recommendation:
Mainline Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(j, k, l, m, n)
Capacity 0.343(gal)
Coolant
Recommendation:
Ultra Premium Refer to Technical
Capacity 4.36(gal)
Hydraulics
Recommendation:
Mainline Indol EH ISO 46
(o, p, q, r, s)
Capacity 14.8(gal)
Pivot Shaft Bearings
Recommendation:
Mainline Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(t, u, v, w)
Recoil Spring
Recommendation:
Mainline Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(x, y, z, aa)
Swing Gear
Recommendation:
Ultra Premium Maxtron FS NLGI 2
Premium Maxtron EP NLGI 2
Mainline Blue Gard 500+ NLGI 2
Swing Gearbox
Recommendation:
Mainline Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(bb, cc, dd, ee, ff)
Capacity 0.396(gal)
Track Roller Frame
Recommendation:
Mainline Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(gg, hh, ii, jj)
Track Rollers & Idlers
Recommendation:
Ultra Premium Maxtron Enviro-Edge SAE 5W-40
(kk, ll, mm, nn)

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, -40°F to 104°F: Refer to Technical
c.
Alternative recommendations, -40°F to 86°F: Refer to Technical
d.
Alternative recommendations, -40°F to 50°F: Refer to Technical
e.
Alternative recommendations, -22°F to 122°F: Maxtron Enviro-Edge SAE 5W-40
f.
Alternative recommendations, -22°F to 86°F: Refer to Technical
g.
Alternative recommendations, 0°F to 122°F: Maxtron Enviro-Edge SAE 5W-40
h.
Alternative recommendations, 0°F to 104°F: Maxtron DEO SAE 10W-30 / Superlube TMS SAE 10W-30
i.
Alternative recommendations, 14°F to 122°F: Maxtron DEO SAE 15W-40 / Superlube TMS SAE 15W-40
j.
5°F to 122°F
k.
Alternative recommendations, -22°F to 77°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
l.
Alternative recommendations, -22°F to 32°F: Power Transmission Fluid SAE 10W
m.
Alternative recommendations, -13°F to 77°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV / Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
n.
Alternative recommendations, 5°F to 122°F: Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
o.
Caterpillar list API CG-4, API CF and CAT TO-4 as alternative specifications. These oils must have a minimum zinc content of 900 ppm
p.
23°F to 113°F
q.
Alternative recommendations, -4°F to 104°F: Refer to Technical; Power Transmission Fluid SAE 10W; Maxtron DEO SAE 10W-30 / Superlube TMS SAE 10W-30
r.
Alternative recommendations, 5°F to 122°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
s.
Alternative recommendations, 32°F to 122°F: Refer to Technical
t.
Alternative recommendations, -22°F to 32°F: Power Transmission Fluid SAE 10W
u.
Alternative recommendations, -4°F to 77°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV / Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
v.
Alternative recommendations, 14°F to 104°F: Refer to Technical
w.
Alternative recommendations, 32°F to 122°F: Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
x.
Alternative recommendations, -22°F to 32°F: Power Transmission Fluid SAE 10W
y.
Alternative recommendations, -4°F to 77°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV / Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
z.
Alternative recommendations, 14°F to 104°F: Refer to Technical
aa.
Alternative recommendations, 32°F to 122°F: Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
bb.
5°F to 122°F
cc.
Alternative recommendations, -22°F to 77°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
dd.
Alternative recommendations, -22°F to 32°F: Power Transmission Fluid SAE 10W
ee.
Alternative recommendations, -13°F to 95°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV / Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
ff.
Alternative recommendations, 5°F to 122°F: Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
gg.
Alternative recommendations, -22°F to 32°F: Power Transmission Fluid SAE 10W
hh.
Alternative recommendations, -4°F to 77°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV / Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
ii.
Alternative recommendations, 14°F to 104°F: Refer to Technical
jj.
Alternative recommendations, 32°F to 122°F: Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
kk.
Alternative recommendations, -31°F to 104°F: Maxtron Enviro-Edge SAE 5W-40
ll.
Alternative recommendations, -4°F to 77°F: Superlube TMS SAE 10W-30
mm.
Alternative recommendations, 14°F to 104°F: Superlube TMS SAE 15W-40
nn.
Alternative recommendations, 32°F to 122°F: Refer to Technical

Oil Change Intervals

Engine (DT)
Months Max
3
Hours Max
500
Final Drives (each)
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Coolant
Months Max
60
Hydraulics
Months Max
18
Hours Max
3000
Swing Gearbox
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000