How often should I change the oil in a John Deere 318G?

Change the oil in the John Deere 318G every 500 hours of run time. Because it is measured in engine hours, log the hour-meter reading rather than a date.

What is the maintenance schedule for a John Deere 318G?

The John Deere 318G is serviced on engine hours, not miles. Key intervals include Lubrication Points (every 10 hours), Track Tension (every 50 hours), Engine Oil & Filter (every 500 hours). Track the hour meter and service each item when its interval comes due.

Does the John Deere 318G track maintenance by hours or miles?

By hours. Small engines and heavy equipment log run time on an hour meter, so their service intervals are hours-based. ServiceSage Auto tracks the John Deere 318G by hours and reminds you when each service is due.

John Deere 318G Maintenance Schedule (Hours-Based)

John Deere 318G maintenance — the short answer

Oil: John Deere Plus-50II; preferred viscosities SAE 15W-40, 10W-40, 10W-30, 0W-40, or 5W-30 · 7.5 L (2.0 gal) including filter · every 500 hrs
Engine: Turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel, EPA Final Tier 4 (Yanmar 4TNV86CHT)
Tracked by: engine hours, not miles