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Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
315BL (Tracked Excavators B Series)
Engine
DT

Application
Recommendation
Capacity (gal)
Data Sheet
Sales Sheet
Engine (DT)
Premium
Maxtron DEO SAE 15W-40
(a)
3.57
PDS
Mainline
Superlube TMS SAE 15W-40
PDS
Transmission
From Hydraulics
Final Drives (each)
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(b, c, d, e, f)
0.925
PDS
Coolant
Refer to Technical
4.97
Hydraulics (Tank/System)
Indol EH ISO 46
(g, h, i, j, k)
27.7 / 49.7
PDS
Greases: Molybdenum
Maxtron EP NLGI 2
PDS
Greases: Multipurpose
Ultra Premium
Maxtron FS NLGI 2
Premium
Maxtron EP NLGI 2
PDS
Mainline
Blue Gard 500+ NLGI 2
Greases: Special Purpose (high temp. antifriction bearings)
Poly-Xtreme NLGI 2
PDS
Swing Gear
Ultra Premium
Maxtron FS NLGI 2
Premium
Maxtron EP NLGI 2
PDS
Mainline
Blue Gard 500+ NLGI 2
Swing Gearbox (each)
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(l, m, n, o, p)
0.793
PDS
Engine (DT)
Recommendation:
Premium Maxtron DEO SAE 15W-40
Mainline Superlube TMS SAE 15W-40
(a)
Capacity 3.57(gal)
Transmission
Recommendation:
From Hydraulics
Final Drives (each)
Recommendation:
Mainline Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(b, c, d, e, f)
Capacity 0.925(gal)
Coolant
Recommendation:
Ultra Premium Refer to Technical
Capacity 4.97(gal)
Hydraulics (Tank/System)
Recommendation:
Mainline Indol EH ISO 46
(g, h, i, j, k)
Capacity 27.7 / 49.7(gal)
Greases: Molybdenum
Recommendation:
Premium Maxtron EP NLGI 2
Greases: Multipurpose
Recommendation:
Ultra Premium Maxtron FS NLGI 2
Premium Maxtron EP NLGI 2
Mainline Blue Gard 500+ NLGI 2
Greases: Special Purpose (high temp. antifriction bearings)
Recommendation:
Mainline Poly-Xtreme NLGI 2
Swing Gear
Recommendation:
Ultra Premium Maxtron FS NLGI 2
Premium Maxtron EP NLGI 2
Mainline Blue Gard 500+ NLGI 2
Swing Gearbox (each)
Recommendation:
Mainline Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(l, m, n, o, p)
Capacity 0.793(gal)

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.
5°F to 122°F
c.
Alternative recommendations, -22°F to 77°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
d.
Alternative recommendations, -22°F to 32°F: Power Transmission Fluid SAE 10W
e.
Alternative recommendations, -13°F to 77°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV / Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
f.
Alternative recommendations, 5°F to 122°F: Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
g.
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
h.
23°F to 113°F
i.
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
j.
Alternative recommendations, 5°F to 122°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
k.
Alternative recommendations, 32°F to 122°F: Refer to Technical
l.
5°F to 122°F
m.
Alternative recommendations, -22°F to 77°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
n.
Alternative recommendations, -22°F to 32°F: Power Transmission Fluid SAE 10W
o.
Alternative recommendations, -13°F to 95°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV / Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
p.
Alternative recommendations, 5°F to 122°F: Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50

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 (each)
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000