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Maxtron DEO SAE 15W-40

Make
CATERPILLAR
Model
973C WHA (Track Type Loaders)
Engine
DT
Application
Recommendation
Capacity (gal)
Engine (DT)
Premium
 Maxtron DEO SAE 15W-40 (a)
7.27
Mainline
 Superlube TMS SAE 15W-40
Transmission
From Hydraulics
Final Drives (each)
Power Transmission Fluid SAE 50
7.53
Coolant
Refer to Technical
13.5
Hydraulics
Indol EH ISO 46 (b, c, d, e, f)
15.9
Grease Points (Molybdenum)
Maxtron EP NLGI 2
Grease Points (Multipurpose Lithium Greases)
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)
Poly-Xtreme NLGI 2
Pivot Shaft (each)
Refer to Technical
0.713
Pump Drive Gearbox
Premium
 Maxtron DEO SAE 10W-30
1.0
Mainline
 Superlube TMS SAE 10W-30

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 (DT)
Hours Max
250
Final Drives (each)
Months Max
12
Hours Max
1000
Coolant
Months Max
12
Hours Max
2000
Hydraulics
Months Max
18
Hours Max
3000
Pump Drive Gearbox
Hours Max
500