Transmission and hydraulic oil – John Deere 318 User Manual

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TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC OIL

Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature
range during the period between oil changes.

The following oils are preferred:

• John Deere HY-GARD

®

• John Deere Low Viscosity HY-GARD

®

The following oils are also recommended:

• John Deere UNI-GARD™
• John Deere BIO-HY-GARD™

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Other oils may be used if they meet one of the following:

• John Deere Standard JDM J20C
• John Deere Standard JDM J20D
• John Deere Standard JDM J27A

IMPORTANT: Do not use engine oil for this

application.

Arctic oils (such as Military Specification MIL-L-46167B)
may be used at temperatures below -30˚C (-22˚F).

1

BIO-HY-GARD meets or exceeds the minimum biodegradability of 80%

within 21 days according to CEC-L-33-T-82 test method. BIO-HY-GARD
should not be mixed with mineral oils because this reduces the
biodegradability and makes proper oil recycling impossible.

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Fuels and Lubricants/Transmission and Hydraulic Oil

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