Fluids and capacities for the Kubota M5140
| Where | Capacity | What the manual calls for |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ROPS 70 L (18.5 US gal), cab 90 L (23.8 US gal) | No. 2-D diesel fuelNo. 1-D diesel fuel below -10 °C (14 °F) |
| Coolant | 8 L (8.5 US qt); recovery tank 1.0 L (1.1 US qt) | Fresh clean soft water with anti-freezeCab: about 1 L (0.26 US gal) more, for the heater. |
| Engine oil (with filter) | 7.2 L (7.6 US qt) | API CF or CI-4 (external EGR type engine)CJ-4 oil cannot be used on this machine.Above 25 °C (77 °F): SAE 30, SAE 10W-30 or 15W-400 °C to 25 °C (32 °F to 77 °F): SAE 20, SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40Below 0 °C (32 °F): SAE 10W, SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 |
| Transmission (transmission case, oil also used as hydraulic fluid) | 56 L (59.2 US qt) | Kubota UDT or Super UDT fluidWe carry: Kubota Premium UDT |
| Front axle (4WD) | Differential case 6.6 L (7.0 US qt); front axle gear case 3 L (3.2 US qt) each side | Kubota UDT or Super UDT fluid or SAE 80 - SAE 90 gear oilWe carry: Kubota Premium UDT |
| Grease | — | Multipurpose grease NLGI-2 or NLGI-1 (GC-LB)We carry: Kubota Premium Synthetic Grease |
| Grease points: top link (2), top link bracket (2), lift rod (2), hydraulic lift cylinder pin (4), front axle gear case support [4WD] (2), front axle support (2), front wheel hub (bearing grease) [2WD] (2), knuckle shaft [2WD] (2), steering joint shaft (1, cab), battery terminal (2) | ||
Capacities are approximate. Always fill to the level mark.
From the Kubota operator's manuals for the M5140, 3C007-9971-1 (ROPS), pages 52, 53, 69 and 70, and 3C507-9971-2 (cab), pages 60, 61, 80, 81 and 83.