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Maxtron DEO SAE 15W-40

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
5230 (Tracked Excavators)
Engine
DT
Application
Recommendation
Capacity (gal)
Engine (DT) (Cat 3516TA)
Premium
 Maxtron DEO SAE 15W-40 (a)
50.2
Mainline
 Superlube TMS SAE 15W-40
Coolant
Refer to Technical
132
Hydraulics (Tank/System)
Indol EH ISO 46 (b, c, d, e, f)
439 / 555
Carrier Roller - each
Premium
 Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
0.185
Mainline
 Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
Final Drives (bearing compartment)
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
0.528
Final Drives (planetary gear compartment)
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
21.1
Final Drives (spur gear compartment)
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
2.91
Final Drives (travel brake compartment)
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
0.079
Greases: Molybdenum
Maxtron EP NLGI 2
Greases: Multipurpose
Ultra Premium
 Maxtron FS NLGI 2
Premium
 Maxtron EP NLGI 2
Mainline
 Blue Gard 500+ NLGI 2
Greases: Special Purpose (high temp. antifriction bearings)
Poly-Xtreme NLGI 2
Pump Drive
Premium
 Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
23.8
Mainline
 Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
Swing Gear
Maxtron EP NLGI 1
Swing Gearboxes (each)
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50 (g, h, i, j, k)
3.7
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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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