Significant variations in the quality and in the performance of commercially available oils exists. Cat recommends the oils that are listed in Table 1 for C280 Engines that use distillate diesel fuel.
| Cat Lubricants for 3600 and C280 Series Diesel Engines that Use Distillate Diesel Fuel | Viscosity Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Engine Oil, Single Grade | Cat DEO | SAE 30 |
| SAE 40 | ||
| Diesel Engine Oil | Cat DEO | SAE 15W-40 |
| Diesel Engine Oil-Ultra Low Sulfur | Cat DEO-ULS | SAE 15W-40 |
For more information, refer to Special Publication, SEBU7003, "Cat 3600 Series and Cat C280 Series Diesel Engine Fluids Recommendations".
| Cat Coolant | |
| Coolant | Cat ELC (Extended Life Coolant) |
| Cat ELC Extender (for use with Cat ELC) | |
| Cat ELI (Extended Life Inhibitor - non-glycol based coolant) | |
| Cat DEAC (Diesel Engine Antifreeze/Coolant) | |
| Cat SCA (Supplemental Coolant Additive, for use with water or with Cat DEAC) | |
For more information, refer to Special Publication, SEBU7003, "Cat 3600 Series and Cat C280 Series Diesel Engine Fluids Recommendations".
To help ensure optimum engine performance, a complete fuel analysis should be obtained before engine operation. The fuel analysis should include all of the properties that are listed in the “Cat Specification for Distillate Fuel for Nonroad Diesel Engines”, Table 3.
The values of the fuel viscosity given in table 3 are the values as the fuel is delivered to the fuel injection pumps. For ease of comparison, fuels should also meet the minimum and maximum viscosity requirements at
Table 3 is for diesel fuels that are distilled from conventional sources (crude oil, shale oil, oil sands). Diesel fuels from other sources could exhibit detrimental properties that are not defined or controlled by this specification.
| Cat Specification for Distillate Fuel for Nonroad Diesel Engines | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Specifications | Requirements | ASTM Test | ISO Test |
| Aromatics | 35% maximum | "D1319" | "3837" |
| Ash | 0.01% maximum (weight) | "D482" | "6245" |
| Carbon Residue on 10% Bottoms | 0.35% maximum (weight) | "D524" | "4262" |
| Cetane Number (1) | 40 minimum (DI engines) | "D613"
or "D6890" |
"5165" |
| 35 minimum (PC engines) | |||
| Cloud Point | The cloud point must not exceed the lowest expected ambient temperature. | "D2500" | "3015" |
| Copper Strip Corrosion | No. 3 maximum | "D130" | "2160" |
| Distillation | 10% at maximum |
"D86" | "3405" |
| 90% at maximum (2) |
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| 90% at maximum (2) |
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| Flash Point | legal limit | "D93" | "2719" |
| Thermal Stability | Minimum of 80% reflectance after aging for 180 minutes at |
"D6468" | No equivalent test |
| API Gravity (3) | 30 minimum | "D287" | No equivalent test |
| 45 maximum | |||
| Pour Point | |
"D97" | "3016" |
| Sulfur | (4) | "D5453"
or "D2622" |
"20846"
or "20884" |
| Kinematic Viscosity | 1.4 cSt minimum and 20.0 cSt maximum as delivered to the fuel injection pumps | - | - |
| 1.4 cSt minimum and 4.5 cSt maximum as delivered to the rotary fuel injection pumps | |||
| Water and Sediment | 0.05% maximum | "D1796" or "D2709" | "3734" |
| Water | 0.05% maximum | "D6304" | No equivalent test |
| Sediment | 0.05% maximum (weight) | "D473" | "3735" |
| Gums and Resins (5) | 10 mg per 100 mL maximum | "D381" | "6246" |
| Lubricity | |
"D6079" | No equivalent test |
| Cleanliness | (6) | "D7619" | "4406" |
| (1) | Alternatively, to ensure a minimum cetane number of 35 (PC engines), and 40 (DI engines), distillate diesel fuel should have a minimum cetane index of 37.5 (PC engines), and 44.2 (DI engines) when the "ASTM D4737-96a" test method is used. A fuel with a higher cetane number may be required for operation at a higher altitude or in cold weather. |
| (2) | Distillation of 90% at 350°C (662°F) maximum is recommended for Tier 4 engines and preferred for all engines. Distillation of 90% at 350°C (662°F) is equivalent to 95% at 360°C (680°F).Distillation of 90% at 360°C (680°F) maximum is acceptable for Pre-Tier 4 engines. |
| (3) | Via standards tables, the equivalent kg/m3 (kilograms per cubic meter) using the "ASTM D287" test method temperature of |
| (4) | Follow the federal, state, local, and other governing authorities for guidance concerning the fuel requirements in your area. |
| (5) | Follow the test conditions and procedures for gasoline (motor). |
| (6) | Recommended cleanliness level for fuel as dispensed into machine or engine fuel tank is "ISO 18/16/13" or cleaner per "ISO 4406" or "ASTM D7619". Refer to the “Contamination Control” section in this Special Publication. |
For more information, refer to Special Publication, SEBU7003, "Cat 3600 Series and Cat C280 Series Diesel Engine Fluids Recommendations".
| Cat Grease | |
| Grease | Cat Multipurpose Grease |
| Cat Marine Multipurpose Grease | |
| Cat Advanced 3Moly Grease | |
| Cat Ultra 5Moly Grease (multiple NLGI Grades) | |
| Cat Desert Gold Grease | |
| Cat Arctic Platinum Grease | |
| Cat High Speed Ball Bearing Grease | |
| Cat Hammer Paste | |
| Cat White Assembly Grease | |
For more information, refer to Special Publication, SEBU7003, "Cat 3600 Series and Cat C280 Series Diesel Engine Fluids Recommendations".