The John Deere 5100M takes approximately 13.7 quarts / 13 litres of engine oil with the filter.
John Deere 5100M Oil Capacity and Type
Engine Oil Capacity
Approx. 13.7 qt / 13 L with filter
Recommended Oil Type
John Deere Plus-50 II or 15W-40 diesel engine oil
Alternative Oil
10W-30 diesel engine oil for cooler climates
Engine
John Deere PowerTech 4045, 4.5L 4-cylinder diesel
Cylinders
4-cylinder diesel
Engine Power
100 HP
Oil Change Interval
Every 500 hours with Plus-50 II oil and John Deere filter
How Much Oil Does a John Deere 5100M Take?
The John Deere 5100M takes approximately 13.7 quarts / 13 litres of engine oil when the oil filter is replaced.
Add most of the oil first, run the engine briefly, let it settle, then check the dipstick and top up if needed.
Oil capacity assumes a new filter. Always confirm the final oil level using the dipstick after running the engine.
Quick Specs Overview
13.7 qtEngine Oil
15W-40Oil Type
500 hrsInterval
100 HPEngine Power
Oil Capacity Comparison
5100M
13.7 qt
5065E
9 qt
Compact Tractor
4–5 qt
Best Oil to Use
John Deere Plus-50 II for the listed 500-hour service interval
15W-40 diesel engine oil for normal warm-weather and heavy-use conditions
10W-30 diesel oil for cooler climates
Use diesel-rated oil that meets the correct API specification
Always replace the oil filter during oil changes
Oil Change Intervals
Engine Oil
Every 500 hours with Plus-50 II oil and John Deere filter
Engine Oil Filter
Every 500 hours with John Deere filter
Fuel Filters
Every 500 hours
Transmission / Hydraulic Filter
Initial 100 hours, then every 600 hours
Air Filter
Service as required by conditions
Common Mistakes
Listing the 5100M oil capacity too low
Confusing litres with US quarts
Using petrol engine oil instead of diesel-rated oil
Skipping the oil filter replacement
Not checking the oil level after the first engine run
Other John Deere 5100M Fluid Capacities
Engine Oil with Filter
Approx. 13.7 qt / 13 L
Fuel Tank – Open Station
29.6 gal / 112 L
Fuel Tank – Cab
37 gal / 140 L
Cooling System – Open Station
19.5 L / 5.2 gal
Cooling System – Cab
22 L / 5.8 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System
39.5 L / 10.4 gal
MFWD Axle Housing
5 L / 1.3 gal
MFWD Hubs
0.8 L / 0.2 gal each
John Deere 5100M Engine Specs
Engine
John Deere PowerTech 4045
Displacement
276 ci / 4.5 L
Cylinders
4-cylinder
Engine Power
100 HP
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Summary
The John Deere 5100M takes approximately 13.7 quarts / 13 litres of engine oil with the filter. It uses a 4.5L John Deere PowerTech 4045 4-cylinder diesel engine. For the correct service interval, use John Deere Plus-50 II oil with a John Deere filter and change the oil every 500 hours.
