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Fluid Recommendations
SMCS - 1280; 1348; 1395; 7560

Lubricant Recommendations
Due to significant variations in the quality and in the performance of commercially available oils,
Caterpillar recommends the following oils:

• Cat DEO (Diesel Engine Oil) (SAE40)

• Cat DEO Diesel Engine Oil (SAE30)

The proper SAE viscosity grade of oil is determined by the minimum ambient temperature during
cold engine start-up. The proper SAE viscosity grade of oil is also determined by the maximum
ambient temperature during engine operation. To determine the oil viscosity that is required for
starting a cold soaked engine, refer to the minimum temperature in Table 1. To select the oil viscosity
for operation at the highest anticipated ambient temperature, refer to the maximum temperature in the
Table. Use the highest oil viscosity that is available in order to meet the required temperature during
start-up.

Table 1
Engine Oil Viscosity
SAE Viscosity Grade Ambient Temperature
Minimum Maximum
SAE 30
0 °C (32 °F) 40 °C (104 °F)
SAE 40
5 °C (41 °F) 50 °C (122 °F)

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Refer to Special Publication, SEBU7003, "3600 Series and C280 Series Diesel Engine Fluids
Recommendations" for additional information that relates to lubricants.

Fuel Recommendations
In North America, diesel fuel that is identified as No. 1-D or No. 2-D in "ASTM D975" generally
meet the specifications. These fuels are distilled from crude oil. Diesel fuels from other sources could
exhibit detrimental properties that are not defined or controlled by this specification.

Refer to Special Publication, SEBU7003, "3600 Series and C280 Series Diesel Engine Fluids
Recommendations" for additional information that relates to diesel fuel.

Coolant Recommendations

NOTICE

Do not use a commercial coolant/antifreeze that only meets the ASTM

"D3306" specification. This type of coolant/antifreeze is made for light
duty automotive applications.

Use only the coolant/antifreeze that is recommended.

The following coolants are the primary types of coolants that are used in Cat Engines:

Preferred - Cat ELC (Extended Life Coolant) or a commercial extended life coolant that meets the
Cat EC-1 specification

Acceptable - Cat DEAC (Diesel Engine Antifreeze/Coolant) or a commercial heavy-duty

antifreeze/coolant solution that meets "ASTM D4985" or "ASTM D5345" specifications

Caterpillar recommends a 1:1 mixture of water and glycol. This mixture will provide optimum heavy-
duty performance as an antifreeze/coolant solution.

Note: Cat DEAC DOES NOT require a treatment with an SCA at the initial fill. The commercial
heavy-duty antifreeze/coolant solution that meets "ASTM D4985" or "ASTM D5345" specifications
MAY require a treatment with an SCA at the initial fill. Read the label or the instructions that are
provided by the OEM of the product.

In stationary engine applications and marine engine applications that do not require protection from
boiling or freezing, a mixture of SCA and water is acceptable. Caterpillar recommends a minimum
of 6 percent to a maximum of 8 percent SCA concentration in those cooling systems. Distilled
water or deionized water is preferred. Water which has the required properties may be used. For the
water properties, refer to Special Publication, SEBU7003, "3600 Series and C280 Series Diesel
Engine Fluids Recommendations" for additional information that relates to coolant.

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Note: Table 2 is a list of the coolants that are recommended and the service life (calendar) of the
coolants. The service life of coolant is also limited by use (service hours). Refer to the specific engine
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Maintenance Interval Schedule" (Maintenance Section). To
achieve this service life, maintain the coolant properly. The maintenance program includes
S·O·S coolant analysis.

Table 2
Coolant Service Life
Service Life (1)
Coolant Type

Cat ELC Six Years

Cat DEAC Three Years
Commercial Heavy-Duty Antifreeze/Coolant Solution that meets "ASTM
Two Years
D5345"
Commercial Heavy-Duty Antifreeze/Coolant Solution that meets "ASTM
One Year
D4985"
Caterpillar SCA and Water Two Years
Commercial SCA and Water One Year
(1)
The service life of coolant is also limited by use (service hours). Refer to the specific engine Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Maintenance Interval Schedule" (Maintenance Section).

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