For John Deere Based Propulsion Engines, Beta Marine Recommend:
Engine Oil
Engine oil quality should have the minimum properties of the American Petroleum Institute “API” classification CF with multi-grade SAE ratings as listed in the following table.
Note: An acceptable alternative is a mineral based, semi-synthetic lubricating oil with a content mix no greater than 30% being synthetic based. Do not mix two different types of oil or SAE rating.
Do not use lubricant additives and/or fully synthetic lubricating oil.
| Ambient Temperature | Multi-Grade Oil |
| -30°C to 0°C | SAE 10W/30 |
| -15°C to +15°C | SAE 15W/40 |
| 0°C to +30°C | SAE 15W/40 |
| 25°C and above | SAE 15W/40 |
Engine Coolant Antifreeze
Always use a Mono Ethylene Glycol Based Extended Life Anti-freeze mixed 30 < 50% with water.
Note: Do not exceed an Anti-freeze mix greater than 50%, as the engine cooling efficiency will be detrimentally affected.
For engine coolant capacity please refer to the relevant engine operator’s handbook. PDF`s can be found within the relevant engine page within this website or visit literature downloads…
Gearbox Lubricants
Depending on the gearbox brand/type they will either require Automatic Transmission Fluid or Gearbox Oil. For type, specification and capacity, please refer to the relevant gearbox operator’s handbook. PDF`s can be found within the relevant engine page within this website or visit literature downloads…
Lubrication Oil (5L)
Automatic Transmission Fluid (1L)
Anti-Freeze (5L)
Due to transport restriction caused through legislation and limited national coverage by specialist couriers Anti-Freeze & Lubricants are not available to purchase online.
Please visit our UK Inland Waterways Locator map to check whether you have a local stockist available.
https://betamarine.co.uk/uk-inland-waterways/
Or contact Beta Marine to check if delivery is available to your address / postcode on our landline telephone number: 01453 723 492