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Lubricant Information
SMCS - 1000; 1300; 7581

NOTICE
Every attempt is made to provide accurate, up-to-date information. By
the use of this document, you agree that Caterpillar Inc. is not
responsible for errors or omissions.

The information that is provided is the latest recommendations for Caterpillar diesel engines that are
covered by this Special Publication. This information supersedes all previous recommendations which
have been published for Caterpillar diesel engines that are covered by this Special Publication. Special
fluids are required for some engines and it will be necessary to continue to use these special products.
Refer to the applicable Operation and Maintenance Manual.

This publication is a supplement to the Operation and Maintenance Manual. This publication does not
replace the engine specific Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

NOTICE
These recommendations are subject to change without notice. Consult
your local Caterpillar dealer for the most up to date recommendations.

NOTICE
In order to avoid potential damage to your Cat machine and/or Cat
engine, only purchase Cat fluids and Cat filters through your
Caterpillar dealer or Caterpillar authorized outlets. For a list of
authorized Caterpillar parts outlets in your area, consult your

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Caterpillar dealer.

If you purchase what appear to be Cat fluids and/or Cat filters through
other outlets/sources, you are at a very high risk of purchasing
counterfeit ("look-alike") products.

Counterfeit or "look-alike" products may visually appear the same as

the original Cat product, but the product performance and internal
quality will typically be very low.

Counterfeit or "look-alike" products have a very high likelihood of

causing and/or allowing engine and/or machine compartment damage.

NOTICE
Many of the guidelines, recommendations, and requirements that are
provided in this Special Publication are interrelated. Before using the
provided information, it is the responsibility of the user of this Special
Publication to read and understand the information provided in its
entirety.

It is the responsibility of the user of this Special Publication to follow

all safety guidelines found in this Special Publication and in engine
and/or machine specific Operation and Maintenance Manual when
performing all recommended and/or required engine, engine systems,
and/or machine maintenance.

For questions concerning the information presented in this Special

Publication and/or in your product Operation and Maintenance
Manual, and/or for additional guidelines and recommendations
(including maintenance interval recommendations/requirements)
consult your Caterpillar dealer.

NOTICE
Commercial products that make generic claims of meeting "Cat"
and/or "Caterpillar" requirements without listing the specific Cat
recommendations and/or requirements that are met may not provide
acceptable performance and may cause reduced engine and/or
machine fluid compartment life. Refer to this Special Publication and
refer to product specific Operation and Maintenance Manual for
Caterpillar fluids recommendations and/or requirements.

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NOTICE
Faulty engine coolant temperature regulators, or operating with light
loads, short operation cycles, excessive idling, or operating in
applications where normal operating temperature is seldom reached
can contribute to excessive water in the crankcase oil. Corrosive
damage, piston deposits, increased oil consumption, and other damage
can result. If a complete oil analysis program is not followed or if the
results are ignored, the potential for damage increases. Follow engine
warmup recommendations provided in this Special Publication and/or
given in your engine Operation and Maintenance Manual.

NOTICE
Use of fluids that do not meet at least the minimum performance
recommendations and/or requirements may lead to lower
compartment performance and/or compartment failure.

Problems/failures that are caused by using fluids that do not meet the
minimum recommended and/or required performance level for the
compartment are not warrantable by Caterpillar Inc., and are the fluid
manufacturer and customer responsibility.

When fluids made by other manufacturers are used on Caterpillar

products, the Caterpillar warranty is not affected simply because of
such use. Failures that result from the installation or usage of other
manufacturer fluids, however, are not Caterpillar factory defects and
therefore are NOT covered by the Caterpillar warranty. Caterpillar is
not in a position to evaluate the many fluids promoted by other
manufacturers and their effect on Caterpillar products. Installation or
use of such items is at the discretion of the customer who assumes ALL
risks for the effects that result from this usage.

NOTICE
Not following the recommendations found in this Special Publication
can lead to reduced performance and compartment failure.

Note: The overall performance of engine and machine compartments is dependent on the choice of the
lubricants and on the maintenance and cleanliness practices such as choice of filtration products,
contamination control, tank management, and general handling practices. Caterpillar designed and
produced filtration products offer optimal performance and system protection.

In order to obtain additional information on Caterpillar designed and produced filtration products, refer
to the "Reference Material" article, "Filters" and "Miscellaneous" topics in this Special Publication or
consult your Caterpillar dealer for assistance with filtration recommendations for your Caterpillar

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machine.

Note: In order to help ensure the maximum expected compartment performance and life, it is required to
use a fluid that meets Caterpillar highest level of fluid performance as described in this Special
Publication for the compartment, rather than using a fluid that is considered an acceptable, but lower
performing option for typical applications. (ex: Where fluids meeting either Cat ECF-1-a, Cat ECF-2 or
Cat ECF-3 are offered as an option in typical applications, in order to help ensure the maximum
expected engine compartment performance and life, oil meeting the Cat ECF-3 specification must be
used.)

Caterpillar Fluids
Caterpillar fluids have been developed and tested by Caterpillar in order to increase the performance and
the life of Caterpillar components. The quality of finished oil is dependent on the quality of the base
stock, the quality of the additives and the compatibility of the base stock and additives. Caterpillar fluids
are formulated of high quality refined oil base stocks and additives of optimal chemistry and quantity in
order to provide high performance in engines and machine components. Caterpillar fluids are used for
factory fill of Caterpillar engines and components and are offered by Caterpillar dealers for service fills
and as aftermarket products. Consult with your Caterpillar dealer for more information on these
Caterpillar fluids.

Caterpillar recommends the use of the following Caterpillar fluids:

Table 1

Caterpillar Lubricants Viscosity Grade

SAE 15W-40
Cat DEO-ULS
Diesel Engine Oil-Ultra Low Sulfur SAE 10W-30
Cat DEO-ULS SYN SAE 5W-40
Cat Cold Weather DEO-ULS SAE 0W-40
SAE 15W-40
Cat DEO
Diesel Engine Oil SAE 10W-30
Cat DEO SYN SAE 5W-40
Cat MAEO Plus (Non-Cat mixed
Multi Application Engine Oil SAE 10W-40
fleets)

Cat SAEO (Specific applications only) SAE 30

Special Application Engine Oil
SAE 40
Diesel Engine Oil Cat DEO (3600 engines only) SAE 40
Pre Combustion Oil Cat PCO SAE 40

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SAE 10W
Cat TDTO SAE 30
Transmission/Drive Train Oil SAE 50
Cat TDTO-TMS Multigrade
Cat Cold Weather TDTO SAE 0W-20
Multigrade Synthetic
Automatic Transmission Fluid Cat ATF-HD

Cat FDAO SAE 60

Final Drive and Axles Oil
Cat FDAO SYN Multigrade
SAE 80W-90
Cat GO
Gear Oil SAE 85W-140
Cat Synthetic GO SAE 75W-140
SAE 10W
Cat HYDO Advanced
Hydraulic Oil SAE 30
Cat Bio HYDO Advanced (HEES) ISO 46 Multigrade
Multipurpose Tractor Oil Cat MTO SAE 10W-30

Note: Additional Caterpillar fluids may be available.

Table 2

Caterpillar Grease and Coolant products

Cat Multipurpose Grease
Cat Advanced 3Moly Grease
Cat Ultra 5Moly Grease
Grease Cat Desert Gold Grease
Cat Cold Weather Platinum Grease
Cat High Speed Ball Bearing Grease
Cat White Assembly Grease
Cat ELC (Extended Life Coolant)
Cat ELC Extender (for use with Cat ELC)

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Cat DEAC (Diesel Engine Antifreeze/Coolant)

Coolants
Cat SCA (Supplemental Coolant Additive) (for use with Cat DEAC)

Note: Caterpillar fluids availability will vary by region.

This information applies to Caterpillar machines. For more lubricant recommendations see the following
Special Publications:

Special Publication, SEBU6251, "Caterpillar Commercial Diesel Engine Fluid

Recommendations"

Special Publication, SEBU6385, "Caterpillar On-Highway Diesel Engine Fluids

Recommendations"

Special Publication, SEBU6400, "Caterpillar Gas Engine Fluids Recommendations"

Special Publication, SEBU7003, "Caterpillar 3600 Series and C280 Series Diesel Engine Fluids
Recommendations"

Always consult your Caterpillar dealer in order to ensure that you have the current revision level of the
publication.

Note: The optimal application of the lubricants is dependent on the oil quality and the maintenance
practices such as contamination control, tank management, and general handling practices.

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