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Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
5230B (Tracked Excavators)
Engine
DT

Application
Recommendation
Capacity (gal)
Data Sheet
Sales Sheet
Engine (DT)
Premium
Maxtron DEO SAE 15W-40
(a)
50.2
PDS
Mainline
Superlube TMS SAE 15W-40
PDS
Coolant
Refer to Technical
132
Hydraulics (Tank/System)
Indol EH ISO 46
(b, c, d, e)
439 / 555
PDS
Carrier Roller - each
Refer to Technical
0.185
Final Drive Bearing Compartment
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
0.528
PDS
Final Drive Reduction Hubs (each)
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
21.1
PDS
Final Drive Spur Gear Compartment (each)
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
2.91
PDS
Final Drive Travel Brake Compartment (each)
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
0.079
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
Pump Drive
Premium
Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
23.8
PDS
Mainline
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
PDS
Swing Gear
Maxtron EP NLGI 1
Swing Gearboxes (each)
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(f, g, h, i, j)
3.7
PDS
Swing System
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(k, l, m, n, o)
14.3
PDS
Track Idlers (each)
Refer to Technical
1.59
Track Rollers (each)
Refer to Technical
0.528
Engine (DT)
Recommendation:
Premium Maxtron DEO SAE 15W-40
Mainline Superlube TMS SAE 15W-40
(a)
Capacity 50.2(gal)
Coolant
Recommendation:
Ultra Premium Refer to Technical
Capacity 132(gal)
Hydraulics (Tank/System)
Recommendation:
Mainline Indol EH ISO 46
(b, c, d, e)
Capacity 439 / 555(gal)
Carrier Roller - each
Recommendation:
Ultra Premium Refer to Technical
Capacity 0.185(gal)
Final Drive Bearing Compartment
Recommendation:
Mainline Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
Capacity 0.528(gal)
Final Drive Reduction Hubs (each)
Recommendation:
Mainline Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
Capacity 21.1(gal)
Final Drive Spur Gear Compartment (each)
Recommendation:
Mainline Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
Capacity 2.91(gal)
Final Drive Travel Brake Compartment (each)
Recommendation:
Mainline Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
Capacity 0.079(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
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)
Recommendation:
Mainline Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(f, g, h, i, j)
Capacity 3.7(gal)
Swing System
Recommendation:
Mainline Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
(k, l, m, n, o)
Capacity 14.3(gal)
Track Idlers (each)
Recommendation:
Ultra Premium Refer to Technical
Capacity 1.59(gal)
Track Rollers (each)
Recommendation:
Ultra Premium Refer to Technical
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.
23°F to 113°F
c.
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
d.
Alternative recommendations, 5°F to 122°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
e.
Alternative recommendations, 32°F to 122°F: Refer to Technical
f.
5°F to 122°F
g.
Alternative recommendations, -22°F to 77°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
h.
Alternative recommendations, -22°F to 32°F: Power Transmission Fluid SAE 10W
i.
Alternative recommendations, -13°F to 95°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV / Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
j.
Alternative recommendations, 5°F to 122°F: Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
k.
5°F to 122°F
l.
Alternative recommendations, -22°F to 77°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
m.
Alternative recommendations, -22°F to 32°F: Power Transmission Fluid SAE 10W
n.
Alternative recommendations, -13°F to 95°F: Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV / Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
o.
Alternative recommendations, 5°F to 122°F: Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50

Oil Change Intervals

Engine (DT)
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 Drive Bearing Compartment
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Final Drive Reduction Hubs (each)
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Final Drive Spur Gear Compartment (each)
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Final Drive Travel Brake Compartment (each)
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Pump Drive
Months Max
36
Hours Max
5000
Swing Gearboxes (each)
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000
Swing System
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000