Hi all,
So I just picked a JCB mini excavator and I am reviewing the service manual and service schedule and had a few questions, hopefully i can get some input. Listed in the fluid section I have the following. Looking to find direct equivalents to some of JCB’s critical Fluids.
1. Fuel Tank 23.5 (5.2) Diesel Oil - Fuel: ASTM D975-076 2-D, US DF1, US DF2, US DFA: Is this regular diesel available at any gas station?
2. Engine (Oil) lists 2 JCB 10W/30 Multigrade (above -15°C (above 5°F)) MIL-L-46152, API CC/SF &
5W/20 (-15°C to -25°C (5°F to 13°F)) API CC/SE (recommended)
4. Track Idler Wheels & Track Rollers (bottom) - JCB HD90 Gear oil (API-GL-5, MIL-L-2105D)
5. Hydraulic System - JCB Special Hydraulic Fluid (Up to 30°C (86°F) OR JCB Hydraulic Fluid 46 (Over 30°C (86°F)
6. Slew Ring Gear Teeth - Slew Ring Bearings - JCB MPL Grease - Lithium based no 2 consistency
7. JCB Slew Pinion Grease - JCB MPL Grease
Should I be looking at alternatives or stick to the OEM stuff?
So I just picked a JCB mini excavator and I am reviewing the service manual and service schedule and had a few questions, hopefully i can get some input. Listed in the fluid section I have the following. Looking to find direct equivalents to some of JCB’s critical Fluids.
1. Fuel Tank 23.5 (5.2) Diesel Oil - Fuel: ASTM D975-076 2-D, US DF1, US DF2, US DFA: Is this regular diesel available at any gas station?
2. Engine (Oil) lists 2 JCB 10W/30 Multigrade (above -15°C (above 5°F)) MIL-L-46152, API CC/SF &
5W/20 (-15°C to -25°C (5°F to 13°F)) API CC/SE (recommended)
- Now the place that just sold me the machine also gave me a list of service they performed. On that list it has 15w40. I don't know why they used the incorrect oil. My driver told me that mini was smoking a bit when he picked it and loaded it up. Could this be a possible cause?
- Do these machines have to use JCB oil or can I put synthetic oil off the shelf?
4. Track Idler Wheels & Track Rollers (bottom) - JCB HD90 Gear oil (API-GL-5, MIL-L-2105D)
5. Hydraulic System - JCB Special Hydraulic Fluid (Up to 30°C (86°F) OR JCB Hydraulic Fluid 46 (Over 30°C (86°F)
6. Slew Ring Gear Teeth - Slew Ring Bearings - JCB MPL Grease - Lithium based no 2 consistency
7. JCB Slew Pinion Grease - JCB MPL Grease
Should I be looking at alternatives or stick to the OEM stuff?