John Deere 8R 230 / 250 / 280 / 310 / 340 / 370 / 410 service schedule

John Deere 8R series · Current 8R, serial 160001 on (Deere sheet Apr 2021)

Every maker's service job for the John Deere 8R 230 / 250 / 280 / 310 / 340 / 370 / 410, counted in hours, with the oils, filters and parts each one needs. Add your tractor to Farmyard Workshop and it works out what's due from your hours and dates, and keeps the service history.

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Versions: 1300 MFWD (8R 230–280); 1500 MFWD; Independent Link Suspension (ILS)

Service intervals

Job	When
Engine oil and filter change	every 500 hours or every year
Fuel filters (primary and secondary)	every 500 hours
Fuel water separator filter (where fitted)	every 500 hours
Engine air filter, primary (outer) element	every 1,000 hours or every year
Engine air filter, secondary (safety) element	every 1,000 hours or every year
Cab fresh-air filter	every 1,000 hours or every year
Cab recirculation filter	every 1,000 hours or every year
Hydraulic oil filter	every 1,500 hours
Remote valve (SCV) oil filter	every 1,500 hours
Fuel tank vent filter and DEF tank vent filter	every 1,500 hours
AdBlue (DEF) inline filter and supply module filter	every 3,000 hours or every 3 years
Air brake dryer cartridge (where fitted)	every 2 years
Transmission and hydraulic oil and filter change	when needed
Coolant replacement	when needed

Service jobs and parts

Engine oil and filter change

Engine · every 500 hours or every year

John Deere says the first change is at 100 hours, then every 500 hours or once a year. The 500-hour interval only applies with Plus-50 II oil, a genuine John Deere filter and low-sulphur diesel; otherwise change at 250 hours.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Engine oil	1	15W-40 (10W-30, 5W-40 or 0W-40 in colder weather). Plus-50 II, ≈25.7–27.6 L. Aztec Oils match: EMPROTEC EHPD 15W-40	check your handbook
Engine oil filter	1		RE509672

Step-by-step

Warm the engine, park on level ground, lower the linkage, loader and any implement, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
Let it stand a few minutes. Hot oil burns, so wear gloves.
Remove the sump plug and let the oil drain fully.
Remove the filter, check the old seal came off, and wipe the filter head clean.
Oil the new filter seal and fit it hand-tight as marked on the filter.
Refit the plug and fill with Plus-50 II to the full mark.
Run the engine for a minute, check for leaks, stop it and recheck the level.

Tools: Drain tray (35 L), Filter wrench, Spanner for sump plug, Funnel, Gloves, Rags

Fuel filters (primary and secondary)

Fuel · every 500 hours

John Deere says replace the fuel filters every 500 hours or as indicated.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Primary fuel filter	1		RE539465
Secondary fuel filter	1		DZ112918

Step-by-step

Stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels. Keep naked flames away.
Clean around both filters before opening anything.
Drain any water from the primary filter into a container.
Remove the old filters and fit the new ones with clean seals.
Prime the system as your handbook describes. Never crack open the high-pressure pipes on a common-rail engine.
Start the engine and check for leaks.

Tools: Container for fuel, Filter wrench, Gloves, Rags

Fuel water separator filter (where fitted)

Fuel · every 500 hours

John Deere says replace the optional fuel water separator filter every 500 hours (or clean it, on the older sheets, after every fifth back-flush).

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Fuel water separator filter	1		N378886

Step-by-step

Stop the engine and take the key out.
Clean around the part so no dirt gets in.
Remove the old element or cartridge and fit the new one with its seal.
Run the machine and check for leaks.

Tools: Spanners or screwdriver, Rags

Engine air filter, primary (outer) element

Engine · every 1,000 hours or every year

John Deere says replace the primary air filter every 1,000 hours or once a year, or as indicated.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Primary air filter	1		RE596317

Step-by-step

Stop the engine and take the key out. Never run the engine with the filter out.
Open the housing and take out the primary element. Leave the secondary element in place.
Wipe the housing out with a damp cloth. Do not blow dirt down the intake.
Fit the new element, check it seats evenly and close the housing.

Tools: Torch, Damp cloth

Engine air filter, secondary (safety) element

Engine · every 1,000 hours or every year

John Deere says replace the secondary element every 1,000 hours or once a year, or as indicated.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Secondary air filter	1		RE596318

Step-by-step

Stop the engine and take the key out.
Remove the primary element, then the secondary element, without letting dirt fall into the intake.
Fit the new secondary element straight away, then refit or renew the primary.
Close the housing and check the clips.

Tools: Torch, Damp cloth

Cab fresh-air filter

Cab · every 1,000 hours or every year

John Deere says replace the cab fresh-air filter every 1,000 hours or once a year, whichever comes first.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Cab fresh-air filter	1	Carbon version: RE333567	RE284091

Step-by-step

Stop the engine and take the key out.
Open the filter covers and remove the elements, wearing a dust mask.
Fit new filters the right way round and check the covers seal.

Tools: Screwdriver, Dust mask

Cab recirculation filter

Cab · every 1,000 hours or every year

John Deere says replace the recirculation filter every 1,000 hours or once a year, whichever comes first.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Cab recirculation filter	1		RE593819

Step-by-step

Stop the engine and take the key out.
Open the filter covers and remove the elements, wearing a dust mask.
Fit new filters the right way round and check the covers seal.

Tools: Screwdriver, Dust mask

Hydraulic oil filter

Transmission · every 1,500 hours

John Deere says replace the hydraulic oil filter element every 1,500 hours. The sheet gives no oil change interval, so this is a filter-only task.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Hydraulic oil filter element	1		RE596661

Step-by-step

Check your transmission and pump size, then order the right filters.
Park on level ground, lower the linkage, loader and implements fully, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
With the engine off, work the spool and linkage controls to relieve hydraulic pressure.
Let hot oil cool before starting; it burns.
Clean around each filter, remove it and catch the oil. Fit the new filters with oiled seals.
Run the engine briefly, stop, check for leaks and top up with Hy-Gard.

Tools: Drain tray, Filter wrench, Gloves, Rags

Remote valve (SCV) oil filter

Hydraulics · every 1,500 hours

John Deere says replace the SCV oil filter every 1,500 hours.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
SCV oil filter	1		RE269061

Step-by-step

Stop the engine and take the key out.
Clean around the part so no dirt gets in.
Remove the old element or cartridge and fit the new one with its seal.
Run the machine and check for leaks.

Tools: Spanners or screwdriver, Rags

Fuel tank vent filter and DEF tank vent filter

Fuel · every 1,500 hours

John Deere says replace the fuel tank vent filter and the DEF tank vent filter every 1,500 hours.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Fuel tank vent filter	1		H216169
DEF tank vent filter	1		H216169

Step-by-step

Stop the engine and take the key out.
Clean around the part so no dirt gets in.
Remove the old element or cartridge and fit the new one with its seal.
Run the machine and check for leaks.

Tools: Spanners or screwdriver, Rags

AdBlue (DEF) inline filter and supply module filter

Exhaust · every 3,000 hours or every 3 years

John Deere says replace the DEF inline filter and the DEF supply module filter every 3,000 operating hours or 3 years, whichever comes first.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
DEF inline filter	1		DZ110513
DEF supply module filter	1		DZ114640

Step-by-step

Stop the engine, take the key out and let the exhaust and dosing system cool.
Clean around the filter cap so no dirt gets in. AdBlue is corrosive, so wear gloves.
Remove the old filter and fit the new one as your handbook shows.
Rinse any spilt AdBlue off with water and check the display for warnings after starting.

Tools: Filter cap tool (check your handbook), Rags, Gloves, Container

Air brake dryer cartridge (where fitted)

Brakes · every 2 years

John Deere says replace the air dryer filter at least every 2 years, whatever the hours.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Air dryer cartridge	1	AL204884 with AL202707, or HXE135862 with AL231942	HXE135862

Step-by-step

Stop the engine and take the key out. Release the air pressure as your handbook shows.
Remove the cartridge and fit the new one with its seal.
Build the air up and check for leaks.

Tools: Spanners, Rags

Transmission and hydraulic oil and filter change

Transmission · when needed

John Deere's sheet gives the oil quantity but not the oil change interval, so check your handbook. The filter is always changed with the oil.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Hy-Gard oil	1	UTTO tractor transmission oil. ≈180–199 L depending on build (see fluids). Aztec Oils match: AGRITEC UTTO	check your handbook
Hydraulic oil filter element	1		RE596661

Step-by-step

Park on level ground, lower the linkage, loader and implements fully, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
With the engine off, work the spool and linkage controls to relieve hydraulic pressure.
Let hot oil cool for a while, then drain it from the drain plugs.
Refit the plugs and fit the new filters.
Fill with Hy-Gard, run the engine, work the hydraulics through their full travel, lower everything and recheck the level.

Tools: Large drain tray (200 L), Spanners, Filter wrench, Pump or funnel, Gloves

Coolant replacement

Cooling · when needed

Cool-Gard II protects against liner pitting, corrosion and frost but wears out. John Deere's sheet gives the quantity but not the interval, so check your handbook and test the coolant every year.

Part	Qty	Notes	Part number
Cool-Gard II coolant	1	≈42.3 L	check your handbook

Step-by-step

Only work on a cold engine; the cooling system is under pressure when hot.
Drain the system from the radiator and engine drain points into a clean tray.
Flush with clean water, refit the drains and refill with the correct Cool-Gard II mix.
Run the engine up to temperature, let it cool and top up the level.

Tools: Drain tray, Hose, Coolant test strips

Oils, fluids and capacities

System	Oil or spec	Capacity
Engine	John Deere PowerTech 9.0 L 6-cylinder turbo diesel, Final Tier 4 / Stage V with AdBlue
Engine oil	John Deere Plus-50 II (viscosity for your climate: check your handbook)	≈25.7 L (1300 MFWD 8R 230–280), ≈27.6 L (1500 MFWD), ≈25.8 L (ILS)
Coolant	John Deere Cool-Gard II, ≈42.3 L
Valve clearances	Check your handbook. Not in John Deere's filter sheet.
Transmission, differential and hydraulics, 1300 MFWD (8R 230–280)	John Deere Hy-Gard	≈180 L
Transmission, differential and hydraulics, 1500 MFWD	John Deere Hy-Gard	≈184 L
Transmission, differential and hydraulics, ILS	John Deere Hy-Gard	≈199 L
Auxiliary reservoir (if fitted)	John Deere Hy-Gard	Needed at fill: ≈21.8 L left-hand tank, ≈37.5 L right-hand tank
Axle housing, 1300 MFWD	John Deere Hy-Gard	≈13.6 L
Axle housing, 1500 MFWD	John Deere Hy-Gard	≈18.7 L
Final drive, each, MFWD	John Deere Hy-Gard	≈3.8 L
Final drive, each, ILS	Hy-Gard	≈3.8 L (8R 230–310), ≈5.6 L (8R 340–410)
Fuel tank	Diesel	≈727 L
AdBlue (DEF) tank	John Deere Diesel Exhaust Fluid / AdBlue	≈37.2 L

Specifications


Models	8R 230, 250, 280, 310, 340, 370, 410
8RX	Not named on Deere's filter sheet. Check your handbook for a four-track 8RX
Tyre pressures	Check your handbook

Known problems

No DPF on this sheet

Deere's sheet for this build lists no DPF part. Ask your dealer.

Different air filters

The primary and secondary air filters differ from the earlier 8R FT4 (RE596317 and RE596318).

Fault codes: What the FMI part of a Deere SPN/FMI code means (also used by New Holland and Case IH engines)

All electronic controllers (J1939)

Code	Meaning	What to do
FMI 00	Reading is far too high (most severe)	Treat as serious. Check the thing it names (temperature, pressure, speed) and stop if it is an engine or oil reading.
FMI 01	Reading is far too low (most severe)	Treat as serious. Check the level or pressure it names; stop if it is oil pressure or coolant.
FMI 02	Signal is erratic, noisy or not believable	Check the sensor plug and wiring for damage, water or a loose pin. If it stays, dealer.
FMI 03	Voltage too high or shorted to a power wire	Usually a wiring or sensor fault. Check the plug is fully home; otherwise dealer.
FMI 04	Voltage too low or shorted to ground	Usually a wiring or sensor fault, chafed wire or wet plug. Dealer if it stays.
FMI 05	Open circuit or current too low	Broken wire, unplugged connector or failed component. Check the plug; otherwise dealer.
FMI 06	Short circuit or current too high	Damaged wire or failed component pulling too much current. Dealer.
FMI 07	Mechanical part not responding or out of position	Something moved by the controller is stuck or not following. Dealer.
FMI 08	Signal frequency or pulse width wrong	Speed or position sensor signal is wrong. Check the sensor plug and wiring; dealer.
FMI 09	Signal arriving too slowly, late or missing	A message or sensor update has stopped. Check connectors; dealer.
FMI 10	Signal changing too fast	Signal is jumping abnormally. Check connectors; dealer.
FMI 11	Fault present, cause not identified	Dealer.
FMI 12	Controller or device itself has failed	Dealer. Do not keep clearing the code.
FMI 13	Out of calibration	The sensor or control needs calibrating. Dealer.
FMI 14	Special instruction (meaning set by the maker)	Look up the exact SPN/FMI pair; dealer.
FMI 15	Reading a little too high (least severe warning)	Early warning. Find the cause before it gets worse.
FMI 16	Reading too high (moderately severe warning)	Warning level. Find the cause now and ease off the work.
FMI 17	Reading a little too low (least severe warning)	Early warning. Find the cause before it gets worse.
FMI 18	Reading too low (moderately severe warning)	Warning level. Check levels now and ease off the work.
FMI 19	Data link (CAN bus) error between controllers	Check battery terminals and plugs; dealer if it stays.
FMI 31	The named condition exists (used as an on/off flag)	Read the SPN description to see what condition is flagged.

Repair guides

Hard starting or stalling: fuel filters, water separator and priming (7R and 8R) (Moderate, 1–1.5 hours): Engine cranks but will not start after fuel work, stalls under load, lacks power, or the water-in-fuel light is on.
Exhaust filter or DEF warning, derate or fault codes: owner checks (7R and 8R) (Specialist, 30 minutes of checks; repair by a dealer): Exhaust filter warning, DEF warning, engine reduced power, or repeated regeneration on a Tier 4 7R or 8R.
Weak lift, slow remotes or transmission warning: owner checks (7R and 8R) (Moderate, 1–2 hours): Lift slow or weak, remotes slow, transmission or hydraulic filter warning, noisy hydraulics, milky or dark oil.
Loss of power or black smoke: primary and secondary air filters (7R and 8R) (Easy, 30 minutes): Lack of power, black smoke, air restriction warning, or dust marks inside the intake pipe.
Water in the air brake system or slow air build-up: air dryer cartridge (7R and 8R with air brakes) (Moderate, 1 hour): Moisture comes out of the air tank drain, brakes feel slow to release or the air pressure builds slowly.

The full step-by-step guides are in Farmyard Workshop once you add your tractor.

Parts list with genuine part numbers

John Deere 8R 230 / 250 / 280 / 310 / 340 / 370 / 410 - maker filter/service sheets and parts lists already cited on the site entry; serial splits are in the row notes

Brakes

Part	Part number	Qty	Notes
Air dryer cartridge	HXE135862	1	AL204884 with AL202707, or HXE135862 with AL231942

Cab

Part	Part number	Qty	Notes
Cab fresh-air filter	RE284091	1	Carbon version: RE333567
Cab recirculation filter	RE593819	1

Engine service

Part	Part number	Qty
Engine oil filter	RE509672	1
Primary air filter	RE596317	1
Secondary air filter	RE596318	1

Fuel

Part	Part number	Qty
Primary fuel filter	RE539465	1
Secondary fuel filter	DZ112918	1
Fuel water separator filter	N378886	1
Fuel tank vent filter	H216169	1
DEF tank vent filter	H216169	1
DEF inline filter	DZ110513	1
DEF supply module filter	DZ114640	1

Transmission and hydraulics

Part	Part number	Qty	Notes
Hydraulic oil filter element	RE596661	1
SCV oil filter	RE269061	1

Sources

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