Quick Reference Guide to Semi-Truck Manufacturer's Lubrication Specifications

Major Semi-Tractor, Truck Manufacturer's, engine specifications, oil capacities, maintenance schedules including drivetrains:

1. Freightliner

  • Common Truck Models:

    • Cascadia
    • M2 106
    • 122SD
    • Coronado

  • Engine Types, Oil Capacity & Types of Oil Required:

    • Detroit DD13: 40 quarts (37.8 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 10W-30 (CK-4)
    • Detroit DD15: 47 quarts (44.5 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 10W-30 (CK-4)
    • Detroit DD16: 47 quarts (44.5 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 10W-30 (CK-4)
    • Cummins X12: 42 quarts (39.7 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 15W-40 (CK-4)
    • Cummins X15: 48 quarts (45.4 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 15W-40 (CK-4)

  • Drivetrain Oil Capacity & Types of Oil Required:

    • Eaton Fuller 10-speed transmission: 28 quarts (26.5 liters) - Oil Type: Synthetic 75W-90
    • Detroit DT12 Automated Manual Transmission (AMT): 16 quarts (15.1 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 75W-90 or 75W-140 synthetic gear oil
    • Drive Axle (Single Axle): 16-20 quarts depending on model (15.1-18.9 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 80W-90 or 85W-140 gear oil

  • Maintenance Intervals:

    • Engine Oil Change: 50,000 miles for standard duty, or 35,000 miles for severe duty.
    • Drivetrain Oil Change: Transmission: 500,000 miles; Drive Axles: 250,000 to 500,000 miles depending on load and duty cycle.

2. Peterbilt

  • Common Truck Models:

    • Model 579
    • Model 389
    • Model 567
    • Model 337

  • Engine Types, Oil Capacity & Types of Oil Required:

    • PACCAR MX-13: 42 quarts (39.7 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 (CK-4)
    • PACCAR MX-11: 36 quarts (34 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 (CK-4)
    • Cummins X15: 48 quarts (45.4 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 15W-40 (CK-4)
    • Cummins X12: 42 quarts (39.7 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 15W-40 (CK-4)

  • Drivetrain Oil Capacity & Types of Oil Required:

    • Eaton Fuller 13-speed transmission: 28 quarts (26.5 liters) - Oil Type: Synthetic 75W-90
    • PACCAR 12-speed Automated Transmission: 16 quarts (15.1 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 75W-90 synthetic gear oil
    • Drive Axle (Tandem Axle): 36-40 quarts (34-37.8 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 75W-90 synthetic gear oil

  • Maintenance Intervals:

    • Engine Oil Change: 40,000-50,000 miles depending on engine type and operating conditions.
    • Drivetrain Oil Change: Transmission: 500,000 miles; Drive Axles: 250,000 to 500,000 miles depending on conditions and load.

3. Kenworth

  • Common Truck Models:

    • T680
    • W990
    • T880
    • T370

  • Engine Types, Oil Capacity & Types of Oil Required:

    • PACCAR MX-13: 42 quarts (39.7 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 (CK-4)
    • PACCAR MX-11: 36 quarts (34 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 (CK-4)
    • Cummins X15: 48 quarts (45.4 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 15W-40 (CK-4)
    • Cummins L9: 36 quarts (34 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 15W-40 (CK-4)

  • Drivetrain Oil Capacity & Types of Oil Required:

    • Eaton Endurant 12-speed Automated Transmission: 16 quarts (15.1 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 75W-90 synthetic gear oil
    • Eaton Fuller 10-speed manual: 28 quarts (26.5 liters) - Oil Type: Synthetic 75W-90
    • Drive Axle (Single Axle): 16-20 quarts (15.1-18.9 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 80W-90 or 85W-140 gear oil

  • Maintenance Intervals:

    • Engine Oil Change: 40,000 to 60,000 miles depending on duty cycle.
    • Drivetrain Oil Change: Transmission: 500,000 miles; Drive Axles: 250,000 to 500,000 miles depending on usage.

4. Mack Trucks

  • Common Truck Models:

    • Anthem
    • Pinnacle
    • Granite
    • LR Electric

  • Engine Types, Oil Capacity & Types of Oil Required:

    • Mack MP7: 28.5 quarts (27 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 (CK-4)
    • Mack MP8: 42 quarts (39.7 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 (CK-4)
    • Mack MP8HE: 42 quarts (39.7 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 (CK-4)
    • Cummins X15: 48 quarts (45.4 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 15W-40 (CK-4)

  • Drivetrain Oil Capacity & Types of Oil Required:

    • Mack mDRIVE 12-speed Automated Transmission: 16 quarts (15.1 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 75W-90 synthetic gear oil
    • Eaton Fuller 18-speed manual: 28 quarts (26.5 liters) - Oil Type: Synthetic 75W-90
    • Drive Axle (Tandem Axle): 36-40 quarts (34-37.8 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 75W-90 synthetic gear oil

  • Maintenance Intervals:

    • Engine Oil Change: 55,000 miles for long-haul or 30,000 miles for severe-duty applications.
    • Drivetrain Oil Change: Transmission: 500,000 miles; Drive Axles: 250,000 to 500,000 miles depending on duty cycle.

5. International Trucks

  • Common Truck Models:

    • LT Series
    • RH Series
    • HX Series
    • MV Series

  • Engine Types, Oil Capacity & Types of Oil Required:

    • International A26: 42 quarts (39.7 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 (CK-4)
    • Cummins X15: 48 quarts (45.4 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 15W-40 (CK-4)
    • Cummins B6.7: 24 quarts (22.7 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 15W-40 (CK-4)
    • Cummins L9: 36 quarts (34 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 15W-40 (CK-4)

  • Drivetrain Oil Capacity & Types of Oil Required:

    • Eaton UltraShift Plus 10-speed Automated: 28 quarts (26.5 liters) - Oil Type: Synthetic 75W-90
    • Eaton Endurant 12-speed AMT: 16 quarts (15.1 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 75W-90 synthetic gear oil
    • Drive Axle (Single Axle): 16-20 quarts (15.1-18.9 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 80W-90 or 85W-140 gear oil

  • Maintenance Intervals:

    • Engine Oil Change: 40,000-50,000 miles depending on engine and duty cycle.
    • Drivetrain Oil Change: Transmission: 500,000 miles; Drive Axles: 250,000 to 500,000 miles depending on load and operating conditions.

6. Volvo Trucks

  • Common Truck Models:

    • VNL Series
    • VNR Series
    • VAH Series
    • VHD Series

  • Engine Types, Oil Capacity & Types of Oil Required:

    • Volvo D11: 38 quarts (35.9 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 (CK-4)
    • Volvo D13: 42 quarts (39.7 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 (CK-4)
    • Volvo D13TC: 42 quarts (39.7 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 (CK-4)
    • Volvo D16: 48 quarts (45.4 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 (CK-4)

  • Drivetrain Oil Capacity & Types of Oil Required:

    • Volvo I-Shift Automated Transmission: 16 quarts (15.1 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 75W-90 synthetic gear oil
    • Eaton Fuller 10-speed manual: 28 quarts (26.5 liters) - Oil Type: Synthetic 75W-90
    • Drive Axle (Tandem Axle): 36-40 quarts (34-37.8 liters) - Oil Type: SAE 75W-90 synthetic gear oil

  • Maintenance Intervals:

    • Engine Oil Change: 55,000 miles for long-haul applications; 35,000 miles for severe-duty.
    • Drivetrain Oil Change: Transmission: 500,000 miles; Drive Axles: 250,000 to 500,000 miles depending on load.
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