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Features and benefits

Plus-50 II Engine Oils

Index Products Plus-50 II Premium Engine Oil (0W-40, 15W-40, and 10W-30) Plus-50 II Premium Synthetic Engine Oil (0W-40) Features, tests, ratings, and charts Air temperature chart Chemical and physical properties (15W-40 and 10W30) Chemical and physical properties (0W-40) Performance level comparison Warranty Plus-50 II and Hy-Gard oils price comparison worksheet - Ask your dealer for additional Plus-50 II test results Plus-50 II Premium Engine Oil
Applications

Plus-50 II is recommended for four-stroke naturally aspirated, turbocharged and supercharged diesel engines with Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF), Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOC), and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR). Examples of applications include; heavy-duty off-road equipment, vehicles with John Deere IT4 engines, vehicles requiring CJ-4 oil, onroad trucks, marine engines, natural gas engines, pickups, and automobiles. Plus-50 II is also recommended for use in all legacy diesel engine applications where Plus-50 has been in use.

Features and benefits

Superior protection for current and older engines Extended drain intervals up to 500 hours when using Plus-50 II and John Deere filters* Formulated specifically to inhibit wear, corrosion, sludge, soot, varnish, and oxidation Delivers excellent low-temperature performance Proven performance in low-emission IT4 engines Full fleet solution Unsurpassed performance in John Deere JDQ-78X high-temperature engine test Compatible with biodiesel fuels and tested with B20 biodiesel blend Air temperature chart Chemical and physical properties Performance level comparisons * Note: We strongly recommend that all John Deere IT4 engines use Plus-50 II (CJ-4 / E9) oil to ensure optimal performance, including extended drain interval options
Service Intervals
(1)

Oil and filter service intervals in John Deere diesel engines are based on a combination of factors, including: 1. The type of engine oil and filter in the application 2. The Sulfur content of the diesel fuel 3. The volume of oil in the system 4. Power output of the engine We recommend changing the oil and oil filter at least once every 12 months, even if the hours of operation are fewer than the otherwise recommended service interval.
(a)

On-road diesel fuel in the United States is delivered at 15 ppm Sulfur (Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel or ULSD). Off-road diesel regulations will require this same 15 ppm Sulfur level beginning June 1st, 2010. Much of the Off-road diesel is already at this level.
(b)

This 500 hour service interval is now possible in John Deere Tier 3 emission certified and older diesel engines because of two factors working in our favor: At the time when these engines were placed into service, operating conditions regarding oil class and fuel types were different. Engines beginning service in the US before the 1990s were operating with API CE-4 or lower service class oils. The diesel fuel for on-road applications was at 5,000 ppm Sulfur, with off-road up to 10,000 ppm. Environmental concerns and industry regulations have driven improvements to the oil types available as well as significant reductions in the Sulfur level of diesel fuel. John Deere Plus-50 II is designed for performance through longer service intervals, handling the heat and contaminants of combustion, while maintaining viscosity, lubricity, detergency, dispersants, and acid buffering properties. Diesel fuel Sulfur levels have been reduced from as much as 10,000 ppm to the current 15 ppm, equating to over 99.5% elimination of Sulfur. These converging factors deliver the reality of achieving 500 hour service intervals with the oil system capacity already designed into existing John Deere Tier 3 emission certified and older diesel engines.
(c)

Engines operating with any modifications to increase the rated power output or fuel consumption rate are not approved for extended oil service intervals. John Deere cannot be held responsible for any experience related to engines or systems in this condition.

If any of the above conditions are not met, refer to the Operators Manual from the equipment/engine for the engine oil and filter service recommendations. We recommend changing the oil and oil filter at least once every 12 months, even if the hours of operation are fewer than the otherwise recommended service interval.
Service Intervals for John Deere Interim Tier 4 (IT4) Emission Certified Diesel Engines

Operators must follow the engine-oil and filter service interval recommendations in the Operator Manuals. These engines are designed to deliver power while operating at a reduced emission level. They must use diesel fuel with 15ppm or less Sulfur (Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel or ULSD) and diesel engine oil rated at API CJ-4 or ACEA E9 or ACEA E6 to remain in compliance with emission regulations. Use of other specification fuel or oils in Interim Tier 4 and Stage IIIB engines can result in being out of emission compliance and premature Diesel Particulate Filter service requirements. John Deere Plus-50 II is the recommended product for these applications and is the only product(d) we approve for extended service intervals in John Deere diesel engines.
(d)

Break-In Plus is also recommended for the initial interval and does support an initial oil service interval equal to those of Plus-50 II per each application. As footnoted in the previous section, on-road diesel fuel in the United States is delivered at 15 ppm Sulfur (Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel or ULSD). Off-road diesel regulations will require this same 15 ppm Sulfur level beginning June 1st, 2010. Much of the off-road diesel is already at this level.
Specifications

API service categories: - CJ-4, CI-4 PLUS, CI-4, CH-4, CG-4 - SM, SL, SJ ACEA (Europe) oil sequences: - E9, E7 JASO (Japan) oil standards: - DH-2 Major diesel engine manufacturers requirements: - John Deere JDQ-78X - Mack EO-O Premium Plus 07 - Cummins CES 20081, 77, 76 (15W-40), 75 - Caterpillar ECF-3, ECF-2, ECF-1-a, TO-2 - Mercedes Benz 228.31 - Detroit Diesel 93K218 (15W-40), 93K214 (15W-40) - Volvo VDS-4, VDS-3, VDS-2

- Renault RLD, RXD, RD - Man M3275 - MTU Type 2.1

Chemical and Physical Properties 15W-40, 0W-40 and 10W-30 Viscosity @ 40C Viscosity @ 100C Viscosity Index HTHS Viscosity @150C Pour Point Flash Point Total Base Number (TBN) Sulfated Ash 15W-40 128.0 cSt 15.6 cSt 127 4.3 cP -36C 225C 10.5 mgKOH/g 1.0 mass% 10W-30 86.6 cSt 12.1 cSt 133 3.6 cP -40C 223C 10.5 mgKOH/g 1.0 mass% 0W40 94.9 cSt 14.7 cSt 162 3.67 cP -57 C 228 C 10.5 mgKOH/g 1.0 mass%

Plus-50 II Question & Answers

Q What advantages does the next generation of John Deere Plus-50 II (CJ-4/E9) provide customers?

Expanded application coverage which includes on-highway, off-road, diesel, gasoline, natural gas, and marine engine markets Extended drain intervals up to 500 hours Qualified by the most extreme off-road dyno engine test (JDQ-78X) in the industry Tested and proven with B20 biodiesel blend fuel CJ-4/E9 engine oil to meet Interim Tier 4 (USA) and Stage III B (Europe) on- and offroad emission regulations This one product can be used in legacy John Deere diesel engines with no loss of performance or protection
Q Does Plus-50 II (CJ-4 / E9) oils protect older engines as well as Plus-50 (CI-4 PLUS) oil?

Yes, Plus-50 II will provide superior protection for new and older engines.
Q Can I go 500 hours with Plus-50 II (CJ-4 / E9) in a Tier 3 or older engine?

Yes, when all of the following conditions are met: 1. John Deere Plus-50 II and John Deere filters are used 2. Use of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel with a Sulfur content less than 0.0015% (15mg/kg) (15 ppm) is required 3. The original volume oil pan (or larger) that was delivered with the engine is still in use and the oil level is maintained at normal volumes through the service interval 4. The engine is operating within the original factory specifications affecting power output, including engine control units (ECUs) and fuel delivery systems This is possible in John Deere Tier 3 emission certified diesel engines and older diesel engines because the original oil sump capacity were aligned with using higher Sulfur

level diesel fuel when the original operator manuals were written. We recommend changing the oil and oil filter at least once every 12 months, even if the hours of operation are fewer than the otherwise recommended service interval.
Q Can you top off with Plus-50 II in Tier 3 and older engines?

Yes, you can top off with Plus-50 II in older engines because it is backward compatible with Plus-50 and other quality engines oils. It is also backwards compatible with older engine performance and operational requirements.
Q Can you top off with Plus-50 (CI-4 PLUS) in an Interim Tier 4 (IT4) engine?

No. Interim Tier 4 engines, and any engine equipped with a diesel particulate filter should not be topped off with any API CI-4 or CI-4 PLUS products, and this includes Plus-50 (CI-4 PLUS) oil. The chemical limits contained by these oils are beyond what is allowed to stay within the emission specifications. The service life of the Diesel Particulate Filter may also see a negative impact from the chemical levels contained in these oils.
Q Can I go to 500 hours with Plus-50 (CI-4 PLUS) in an Interim Tier 4 (IT4) engine?

No. CI-4 or CI-4 PLUS oil (high ash) which includes Plus-50 (CI-4 PLUS) is not recommended for our IT4 applications or engines with low emission devices. IT4 certified engines must use diesel fuel with 15ppm or less Sulfur (Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel or ULSD) and API CJ-4 or ACEA E9 or ACEA E6 to remain in compliance with emission regulations. Use of other specification oils in Interim Tier 4 and Stage IIIB engines can result in being out of emission compliance and cause premature service requirements.
Q What is the oil change interval going to be for IT4 engines?

John Deere Interim Tier 4 engines will have three options for oil service intervals: a) When not using John Deere Plus-50 II oil or John Deere oil filters 250 hours b) When using Plus-50 II and a John Deere filter 375 hours c) When using Plus-50 II and a John Deere filter 500 hours The difference between b and c is determined by the oil pan and oil system capacity and the power output for the specific configuration of the engine. This will be clearly explained in the Operators Manual for each machine platform. We recommend changing the oil and oil filter at least once every 12 months, even if the hours of operation are fewer than the otherwise recommended service interval.
Q Can I go 750 hours with Plus-50 II (CJ-4 / E9) in an Interim Tier 4 (IT4) engine?

Plus-50 II has been tested and proven to provide optimal performance up to 500 hours. If you would like to exceed 500 hours, our recommendation is to involve your dealer and use fluid analysis to monitor your specific application. It is strongly recommended that all John Deere IT4 engines use Plus-50 II (CJ-4 / E9) oil to ensure optimal performance, including extended drain interval options.
Q Is it necessary to drain my bulk oil tank of Plus-50 (CI-4 PLUS) prior to filling with the next generation of Plus-50 II (CJ-4 / E9)?

We recommended to not mixing fluids whenever possible. Having stated this, it is not

required to drain your bulk oil tank in order to convert to Plus-50 II, as it was designed to be backward compatible with Plus-50 (API CI-4 PLUS) and previous API categories. It must be noted, if you mix Plus-50 CI-4 PLUS with Plus-50 II CJ-4, you will have a higher levels of sulfated ash, phosphorus, and sulfur (SAPS) then the recommended in low emission engines (IT4). To emphasize this point; do not put any oil that is not API CJ-4 or ACEA E9 into IT4 or Stage IIIB emission certified engines or the application will be out of emission compliance and it may result in premature service requirements.
Q Does Plus-50 II (CJ-4 / E9) oil protect older engines if they are operated on 500 ppm maximum sulfur fuel?

Yes, Plus-50 II is designed to have superior protection and performance benefits over other oils in cases where older engines are operated with either 15 ppm or 500 ppm Sulfur fuel. As always, users should seek guidance from their engine or equipment manufacturer regarding specific service recommendations. It is suggested to use oil analysis to determine the actual useful life of the oil and to aid in selection of the proper oil and filter service interval.
Q What impact does using biodiesel have on my engine oil service interval when I am using Plus-50 II?

John Deere Power Systems has a strong commitment to the environment, energy security, and technological advances that have a positive impact on both. Biodiesel certainly meets these criteria. While B5 blends are preferred, biodiesel concentrations up to 20 percent (B20) blended in petroleum diesel fuel can be used in all John Deere engines, providing the biodiesel used in the fuel blend meets the standards set by the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) D6751. Extensive testing was performed with B20 in the development of Plus-50 II. Due to variations in the quality of feed stock used in biodiesel production and the lack of testing by other engine oil manufacturers, we provide the following oil service interval modifications when using biodiesel fuel blends: ULSD (B0) to B10 B11 to B20 Above B20 no change in oil service intervals 25% reduction to oil service interval 50% reduction to oil service interval

IMPORTANT: Reduce the oil and filter service interval by 50% when using biodiesel blends greater than B20. To prevent engine damage, monitor engine oil based on engine oil analysis. Engine oil analysis can provide data for evaluating wear debris, dirt levels, and remaining useful life of the engine oil. Contact your John Deere dealer for more information on engine oil analysis. We recommend changing the oil and oil filter at least once every 12 months, even if the hours of operation are fewer than the otherwise recommended service interval. Follow this link for more information about using biodiesel fuel in John Deere engines:

http://www.deere.com/en_US/rg/infocenter/biodiesel/what_biodiesel_means/index.html
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Bulk oil tank decals are available to order.

DKLD1034S small decal

DKLD1034L large decal

Bulk Oil Decal

Air temperature chart Use the oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range between oil changes.

PMB10108

Performance level comparison Oil is not just oil. There is a difference in high-performance oils and the oils that just meet the minimum industry requirements. Universal competitive oils in the marketplace only have to meet minimum performance levels set by API. Using minimum level oils will result in reduced performance and shorter engine life. John Deere Plus50 II Engine Oil exceeds all of the industry requirements; plus it meets the high standards set by John Deere engineers. John Deere oils are developed to give the engine maximum protection and the longest life possible.

Plus-50 II and Hy-Gard Oils Price Comparison Worksheet

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Warranty

John Deere Plus-50 II Premium Engine Oil

Limited Performance Warranty John Deere Company guarantees Plus-50 II Premium Engine Oil will meet or exceed the performance needs of diesel engines. Regardless of hours or miles, John Deere Company will pay for any damages (parts and labor) to your engine which are caused by an oil defect so long as: The oil defect is verified by oil analysis. The engine oil used is confirmed to be unadulterated and non-contaminated Plus-50 II. Plus-50 II meets the engine manufacturers specifications for the service and application. The engine is used under normal operating conditions and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations. To secure warranty service, report the product failure to an authorized John Deere Dealer. To make a claim under this warranty, it will be necessary to provide the following, as part of the technical investigation: Records showing that the engine was serviced according to the manufacturers recommendations. Submit an oil sample for the failed engine for analysis to determine if oil is defective. Make available the failed engine. John Deere disclaims all liability for indirect or consequential damages. Your rights and remedies pertaining to this warranty are limited as set forth herein. Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness are not made and are excluded.