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Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
966E (Wheeled Loaders)
Engine
D

Application
Recommendation
Capacity (gal)
Data Sheet
Sales Sheet
Engine (D)
Premium
Maxtron DEO SAE 15W-40
(a)
7.66
PDS
Mainline
Superlube TMS SAE 15W-40
PDS
Rear Axle
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
14.0
PDS
Transmission
Premium
Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
12.2
PDS
Mainline
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
PDS
Front Axle
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
12.4
PDS
Coolant
Refer to Technical
11.6
Hydraulics
Indol EH ISO 46
(b, c, d, e, f)
37.0 - 62.9
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
Engine (D)
Recommendation:
Premium Maxtron DEO SAE 15W-40
Mainline Superlube TMS SAE 15W-40
(a)
Capacity 7.66(gal)
Rear Axle
Recommendation:
Mainline Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
Capacity 14.0(gal)
Transmission
Recommendation:
Premium Maxtron Power Transmission Fluid MV
Mainline Power Transmission Fluid SAE 30
Capacity 12.2(gal)
Front Axle
Recommendation:
Mainline Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
Capacity 12.4(gal)
Coolant
Recommendation:
Ultra Premium Refer to Technical
Capacity 11.6(gal)
Hydraulics
Recommendation:
Mainline Indol EH ISO 46
(b, c, d, e, f)
Capacity 37.0 - 62.9(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

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
Rear Axle
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Transmission
Months Max
6
Hours Max
1000
Front Axle
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Coolant
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Hydraulics
Months Max
18
Hours Max
3000