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- Make
- CATERPILLAR
- Model
- 5230 (Tracked Excavators)
- Engine
- DT
Application |
Recommendation |
Capacity (gal) |
Data Sheet |
Sales Sheet |
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Engine (DT) (Cat 3516TA) |
Premium
|
Maxtron DEO SAE 15W-40
(a)
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50.2
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Mainline |
Superlube TMS SAE 15W-40
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Coolant |
Refer to Technical
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132
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Hydraulics (Tank/System) |
Indol EH ISO 46
(b, c, d, e, f)
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439 / 555
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Carrier Roller - each |
Premium
|
Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
|
0.185
|
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Mainline |
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
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Final Drives (bearing compartment) |
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
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0.528
|
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Final Drives (planetary gear compartment) |
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
|
21.1
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|||
Final Drives (spur gear compartment) |
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
|
2.91
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|||
Final Drives (travel brake compartment) |
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
|
0.079
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Greases: Molybdenum |
Maxtron EP NLGI 2
|
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Greases: Multipurpose |
Ultra Premium
|
Maxtron FS NLGI 2
|
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Premium |
Maxtron EP NLGI 2
|
||||
Mainline |
Blue Gard 500+ NLGI 2
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Greases: Special Purpose (high temp. antifriction bearings) |
Poly-Xtreme NLGI 2
|
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Pump Drive |
Premium
|
Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
|
23.8
|
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Mainline |
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
|
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Swing Gear |
Maxtron EP NLGI 1
|
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Swing Gearboxes (each) |
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(g, h, i, j, k)
|
3.7
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|||
Track Idlers (each) |
Premium
|
Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
|
1.59
|
||
Mainline |
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
|
||||
Track Rollers (each) |
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
|
0.528
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Engine (DT) (Cat 3516TA)
Capacity 50.2(gal)
Coolant
Recommendation:
Ultra Premium
Refer to Technical
Capacity 132(gal)
Hydraulics (Tank/System)
Capacity 439 / 555(gal)
Carrier Roller - each
Recommendation:
Premium
Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
Mainline
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
Capacity 0.185(gal)
Final Drives (bearing compartment)
Capacity 0.528(gal)
Final Drives (planetary gear compartment)
Capacity 21.1(gal)
Final Drives (spur gear compartment)
Capacity 2.91(gal)
Final Drives (travel brake compartment)
Capacity 0.079(gal)
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)
Pump Drive
Recommendation:
Premium
Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
Mainline
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
Capacity 23.8(gal)
Swing Gear
Recommendation:
Ultra Premium
Maxtron EP NLGI 1
Swing Gearboxes (each)
Capacity 3.7(gal)
Track Idlers (each)
Recommendation:
Premium
Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
Mainline
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
Capacity 1.59(gal)
Track Rollers (each)
Capacity 0.528(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.
- 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
- c.
- 23°F to 113°F
- d.
- 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
- e.
- Alternative recommendations, 5°F to 122°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
- f.
- Alternative recommendations, 32°F to 122°F: Refer to Technical
- g.
- 5°F to 122°F
- h.
- Alternative recommendations, -22°F to 77°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
- i.
- Alternative recommendations, -22°F to 32°F: Power Transmission Fluid SAE 10W
- j.
- Alternative recommendations, -13°F to 95°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV / Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
- k.
- Alternative recommendations, 5°F to 122°F: Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
Oil Change Intervals
Engine (DT) (Cat 3516TA)
- Months Max
- 3
- Hours Max
- 500
Coolant
- Months Max
- 24
- Hours Max
- 2000
Hydraulics (Tank/System)
- Months Max
- 18
- Hours Max
- 3000
Carrier Roller - each
- Months Max
- 12
- Hours Max
- 1000
Final Drives (bearing compartment)
- Months Max
- 12
- Hours Max
- 2000
Final Drives (planetary gear compartment)
- Months Max
- 12
- Hours Max
- 2000
Final Drives (spur gear compartment)
- Months Max
- 12
- Hours Max
- 2000
Final Drives (travel brake compartment)
- Hours Max
- 1000
Pump Drive
- Months Max
- 36
- Hours Max
- 5000
Swing Gearboxes (each)
- Months Max
- 6
- Hours Max
- 1000