Which lube oil do I use? |
| This chart will help you choose the proper FS lubricant for the job. Check your owner's manual or call your FS Energy Specialist if you have questions. |
Diesel Engines |
Suprex Gold Ultra Premium diesel oil. Primary recommendation for diesel engines, most using 15W-40 viscosity grade. API CD, CC, CE, CF-2, CG-4, SJ Exceeds diesel engine manufacturers specifications. |
Suprex Premium diesel engine oil. Same API specs as Suprex Gold. SAE 40 is primary recommendation for DDC 2-stroke engines. |
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Gasoline Engines |
Engine Guard Primary recommendation for gasoline engines, most require 5W-30 or 10W-30 viscosity grade. API SH, SJ ILSAC GF-1, GF-2 |
Suprex
Gold or Suprex In some cases these diesel engine oils can be used in gasoline engines. WARNING - May void warranty! See you local FS Energy Specialist for details. |
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Hydraulic/ Trans. |
Power
Fluid Primary recommendation for tractors with common sump for hyd. trans & wet brakes. John Deere, Ford, Massey, Case/IH, AGCO, Versatile |
FS ATF Primary recommendation for automotive automatic transmissions. GM, Dexron III, Ford Mercon, most Chrysler and imports. |
HD
Hydraulic Primary recommendation for most hydraulic systems. ISO 32 is most ommon viscosity grade. Contains anti-wear additives. |
Suprex
(SAE 10) Primary recommendation for hydraulics in CAT equipment. Often interchangeable with hydraulic grade 32. |
Heavy Duty
Driveline Fluid Designed for CAT equipment requiring TO-4 specifications. |
Gear Box |
All Purpose Gear Oil Primary recommendation for automotive gear boxes, or any other requiring API GL-5. Most common viscosity grade is 80W-90, but 85W-140 is also available. |
Synthetic Gear Oil 75W-90, GL-5 with synthetic base oil for low temperature, extended drain, or other special cases. |
FS Synthetic 50 Designed for heavy duty manual transmissions requiring a mineral oil, non EP, engine lubricant. Meets Eaton Roadranger requirements. |
Mineral Gear Oil Primary recommendation for Fuller and Rockwell transmissions on HD trucks that call for straight mineral oils. R&O gear oils, or API GL-1. |
Suprex (SAE 50) Can often be used as an alternative to SAE 90 GL-1 listed above. |
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