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Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids. Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "AVSpare Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on AVSpare products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
Selection of the Oil Change Interval
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A 500 hour engine oil change interval is available, provided that the operating conditions and recommended multigrade oil types are met. When these requirements are not met, shorten the oil change interval to 250 hours, or use an S·O·S oil sampling and analysis program to determine an acceptable oil change interval. If you select an interval for oil and filter change that is too long, you may damage the engine. |
AVSpare oil filters are recommended.
Recommended multigrade oil types are listed in Table 1 and in Table 2. Do not use single grade oils.
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Abnormally harsh operating cycles or harsh environments can shorten the service life of the engine oil. Arctic temperatures, corrosive environments, or extremely dusty conditions may require a reduction in engine oil change intervals from the recommendations in Table 1 and Table 2. Also refer to Special Publication, SEBU5898, "Cold Weather Recommendations". Poor maintenance of air filters or of fuel filters requires reduced oil change intervals. See your AVSpare dealer for more information if this product will experience abnormally harsh operating cycles or harsh environments.
950G Wheel Loader Engine Oil Change Interval (1)     |
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Multigrade Oil Type     | Operating Conditions     | |||
    | Severe     | |||
Normal (2) | High Load Factor (3) above 23 L (6 US gal) per hr of fuel     |
Fuel Sulfur from 0.3% to 0.5%     | Altitude above 1830 m (6000 ft)     |
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Cat DEO Preferred     |
500 hr     | 500 hr     | 500 hr     | 250 hr (6)     |
ECF-1 11.0 minimum TBN (4) Preferred     |
500 hr     | 500 hr     | 500 hr     | 250 hr (6)     |
ECF-1 TBN (4) below 11.0     |
500 hr     | 500 hr     | 250 hr (5)     | 250 hr (6)     |
API CG-4     | 500 hr     | 250 hr (5)     | 250 hr (5)     | 250 hr (6)     |
( 1 ) | The traditional oil change interval for engines is 250 hours. The standard oil change interval in this machine is 500 hours, if the operating conditions and recommended oil types that are listed in this table are met. Improvements in the engine allow this engine oil change interval. This new standard interval is not permitted for other machines. Refer to the applicable Operation and Maintenance Manuals for the other machines. |
( 2 ) | Normal conditions include these factors: Fuel sulfur below 0.3% , altitude below 1830 m (6000 ft) and good air filter and fuel filter maintenance. Normal conditions do not include high load factor, harsh operating cycles, or harsh environments. |
( 3 ) | High load factors can shorten the service life of your engine oil. Continuous heavy load cycles and very little idle time result in increased fuel consumption and oil contamination. These factors deplete the oil additives more rapidly. If the average fuel consumption of your 950G Wheel Loader exceeds 23 L (6 US gal) per hour, follow the "High Load Factor" recommendations in Table 1. To determine average fuel consumption, measure average fuel consumption for a period of 50 to 100 hours. If the application of the machine is changed, the average fuel consumption may change. |
( 4 ) | For sulfur content above 0.5%, refer to Special Publication, SEBU6250, "Total Base Number (TBN) and Fuel Sulfur Levels for Direct Injection (DI) Diesel Engines" . |
( 5 ) | In order to verify an oil change interval of 500 hours, refer to "Program A" below. |
( 6 ) | Use "Program B" below to determine an appropriate interval. |
962G Wheel Loader IT62G Integrated Toolcarrier Engine Oil Change Interval (1)     |
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Multigrade Oil Type     | Operating Conditions     | |||
    | Severe     | |||
Normal (2) | High Load Factor (3) above 25 L (6.5 US gal) per hr of fuel     |
Fuel Sulfur from 0.3% to 0.5%     | Altitude above 1830 m (6000 ft)     |
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Cat DEO Preferred     |
500 hr     | 500 hr     | 500 hr     | 250 hr (6)     |
ECF-1 11.0 minimum TBN (4) Preferred     |
500 hr     | 500 hr     | 500 hr     | 250 hr (6)     |
ECF-1 TBN (4) below 11.0     |
500 hr     | 500 hr     | 250 hr (5)     | 250 hr (6)     |
API CG-4     | 500 hr     | 250 hr (5)     | 250 hr (5)     | 250 hr (6)     |
( 1 ) | The traditional oil change interval for engines is 250 hours. The standard oil change interval in this machine is 500 hours, if the operating conditions and recommended oil types that are listed in this table are met. Improvements in the engine allow this engine oil change interval. This new standard interval is not permitted for other machines. Refer to the applicable Operation and Maintenance Manuals for the other machines. |
( 2 ) | Normal conditions include these factors: Fuel sulfur below 0.3% , altitude below 1830 m (6000 ft) and good air filter and fuel filter maintenance. Normal conditions do not include high load factor, harsh operating cycles, or harsh environments. |
( 3 ) | High load factors can shorten the service life of your engine oil. Continuous heavy load cycles and very little idle time result in increased fuel consumption and oil contamination. These factors deplete the oil additives more rapidly. If the average fuel consumption of your 962G Wheel Loader exceeds 25 L (6.5 US gal) per hour, follow the "High Load Factor" recommendations in Table 2. To determine average fuel consumption, measure average fuel consumption for a period of 50 to 100 hours. If the application of the machine is changed, the average fuel consumption may change. |
( 4 ) | For sulfur content above 0.5%, refer to Special Publication, SEBU6250, "Total Base Number (TBN) and Fuel Sulfur Levels for Direct Injection (DI) Diesel Engines". |
( 5 ) | In order to verify an oil change interval of 500 hours, refer to "Program A" below. |
( 6 ) | Use "Program B" below to determine an appropriate interval. |
Adjustment of the Oil Change Interval
Note: Your AVSpare dealer has additional information on these programs.
Program A
Verification for an Oil Change Interval of 500 Hours
This program consists of three oil change intervals of 500 hours. Oil sampling and analysis is done at 250 hours and 500 hours for each of the three intervals for a total of six oil samples. The analysis includes oil viscosity and infrared (IR) analysis of the oil. If all of the results are satisfactory, the 500 hour oil change interval is acceptable for the machine in that application. Repeat Program A if you change the application of the machine.
If a sample does not pass the oil analysis, take one of these actions:
- Shorten the oil change interval to 250 hours.
- Proceed to Program B.
- Change to a preferred oil type in Table 1 or Table 2.
Program B
Optimizing Oil Change Intervals
Begin with a 250 hour oil change interval. The oil change intervals are adjusted by increments. Each interval is adjusted an additional 50 hours. Periodic oil sampling and analysis is done during each interval. The analysis includes oil viscosity and infrared (IR) analysis of the oil. Repeat Program B if you change the application of the machine.
If an oil sample does not pass the analysis, shorten the oil change interval, or change to a preferred multigrade oil type in the listing above.
References
ReferenceForm, PEDP7035, "Optimizing Oil Change Intervals"
ReferenceForm, PEDP7036, "S·O·S Fluid Analysis"
ReferenceForm, PEHP7076, "Understanding S·O·S Services Test"
- Open the engine hood.
- The crankcase drain valve is located on the right side of the oil pan beneath the machine. Open the crankcase drain valve and allow the oil to drain into a suitable container. Close the drain valve.
- Use a strap type wrench to remove filter element (1) from the left side of the machine. Inspect the oil filter.
ReferenceRefer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Oil Filter - Inspect".
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Illustration 2 | g00990394 |
- Clean the filter housing base. Make sure that all of the used filter gasket is completely removed.
- Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the sealing surface of the new filter element.
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- Install the new filter element by hand. After the gasket contacts the filter base, tighten the filter by an additional 3/4 turn.
- Some machines are equipped with an additional bypass oil filter (2) on the right side of the machine near the fuel filter. Use Steps 3 through 6 to replace the bypass oil filter.
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- Remove filler cap (3) . Fill the crankcase with new oil.
ReferenceRefer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities and Refill Capacities" for the correct type of oil and for the correct amount of oil.
- Clean the filler cap and install the filler cap.
- Start the engine and allow the oil to warm. Check for leaks.
- Check the oil level on dipstick (4) .
ReferenceRefer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil Level - Check" for the correct procedure.
- Close the engine hood and stop the engine.