TM 5-3805-280-24-2
Fuels, Lubricants and Coolant
ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL
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ACEA Specification E1
New engines are filled at the factory with John Deere
MIL-PRF-21260
ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL. During the break-in period,
add John Deere ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL as needed to
After the break-in period, use John Deere PLUS-50 or
maintain the specified oil level.
other diesel engine oil as recommended in this
Change the oil and filter after the first 100 hours of
manual.
operation of a new or rebuilt engine.
IMPORTANT: Do not use John Deere PLUS-50 oil
After engine overhaul, fill the engine with John Deere
or engine oils meeting API CG4, API
ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL or oil meeting
CF4, ACEA E3, or ACEA E2
MIL-PRF-21260.
performance levels during the first
100 hours of operation of a new or
If John Deere ENGINE BREAK-IN OIL is not available,
rebuilt engine. These oils will not
use a diesel engine oil meeting one of the following
allow the engine to break-in
during the first 100 hours of operation:
properly.
API Service Classification CE
PLUS-50 is a trademark of Deere & Company.
RG,02,DT7326 1910NOV971/1
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