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Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
953 (Track Type Loaders)
Engine
D

Application
Recommendation
Capacity (gal)
Data Sheet
Sales Sheet
Engine (D)
Premium
Maxtron DEO SAE 15W-40
(a)
3.96
PDS
Mainline
Superlube TMS SAE 15W-40
PDS
Transmission
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 10W
10.6 - 15.1
PDS
Coolant
Refer to Technical
5.81
Hydraulics
Indol EH ISO 46
(b, c, d, e, f)
14.5 - 27.7
PDS
Grease Points (Molybdenum)
Maxtron EP NLGI 2
PDS
Grease Points (Multipurpose Lithium Greases)
Ultra Premium
Maxtron FS NLGI 2
Premium
Maxtron EP NLGI 2
PDS
Mainline
Blue Gard 500+ NLGI 2
Grease Points (special purpose high temperature anti friction bearings)
Poly-Xtreme NLGI 2
PDS
Reduction Hubs (each)
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
3.96
PDS
Engine (D)
Recommendation:
Premium Maxtron DEO SAE 15W-40
Mainline Superlube TMS SAE 15W-40
(a)
Capacity 3.96(gal)
Transmission
Recommendation:
Mainline Power Transmission Fluid SAE 10W
Capacity 10.6 - 15.1(gal)
Coolant
Recommendation:
Ultra Premium Refer to Technical
Capacity 5.81(gal)
Hydraulics
Recommendation:
Mainline Indol EH ISO 46
(b, c, d, e, f)
Capacity 14.5 - 27.7(gal)
Grease Points (Molybdenum)
Recommendation:
Premium Maxtron EP NLGI 2
Grease Points (Multipurpose Lithium Greases)
Recommendation:
Ultra Premium Maxtron FS NLGI 2
Premium Maxtron EP NLGI 2
Mainline Blue Gard 500+ NLGI 2
Grease Points (special purpose high temperature anti friction bearings)
Recommendation:
Mainline Poly-Xtreme NLGI 2
Reduction Hubs (each)
Recommendation:
Mainline Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
Capacity 3.96(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

Oil Change Intervals

Engine (D)
Months Max
1
Hours Max
250
Transmission
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000
Coolant
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Hydraulics
Months Max
18
Hours Max
3000
Reduction Hubs (each)
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000