The John Deere 6130R takes 17.2 quarts / 16.3 litres of engine oil with the filter.
John Deere 6130R Oil Capacity and Type
Engine Oil Capacity
17.2 qt / 16.3 L with filter
Recommended Oil Name
John Deere Plus-50 II
Recommended Oil Type
15W-40 diesel engine oil
Cold Weather Oil
10W-30 or 5W-40 diesel engine oil
Engine
John Deere PowerTech PVS 4.5L
Cylinders
4-cylinder turbocharged diesel
Emissions System
EGR + DOC + DPF (Final Tier 4)
Rated Power
130 HP
Max Power (IPM)
150 HP
Oil Change Interval
Every 500 hours
How Much Oil Does a John Deere 6130R Take?
The John Deere 6130R takes 17.2 quarts (16.3 litres) of engine oil when the oil filter is replaced.
Fill most of the oil first, run the engine briefly, allow it to settle, then check the dipstick and top up to the correct level.
This capacity includes a new oil filter. Always verify final oil level after running the engine.
Quick Specs Overview
17.2 qtEngine Oil
15W-40Oil Type
500 hrsInterval
130 HPEngine Power
Oil Capacity Comparison
6130R
17.2 qt
5100M
13.7 qt
5065E
9 qt
Compact Tractor
4–5 qt
Best Oil to Use
John Deere Plus-50 II 15W-40 (factory recommended)
API CJ-4 or CK-4 diesel engine oil
10W-30 or 5W-40 for cold climates
Low-ash oil required for DPF-equipped engines
Always replace oil filter during service
Other John Deere 6130R Fluid Capacities
Engine Oil
17.2 qt / 16.3 L
Fuel Tank
73 gal / 276 L
DEF Tank
5.3 gal / 20 L
Cooling System
24.3 qt / 23.0 L
Transmission / Hydraulic
18.5 gal / 70 L
Front Axle Oil
10.6 qt / 10 L
Oil Change Intervals
Engine Oil
Every 500 hours
Oil Filter
Replace with oil change
Fuel Filters
Every 500 hours
Air Filter
Service as needed
Common Mistakes
Using non low-ash oil (bad for DPF system)
Overfilling before checking dipstick
Skipping oil filter replacement
Using petrol engine oil instead of diesel-rated oil
Ignoring 500-hour service interval
Summary
The John Deere 6130R takes 17.2 quarts (16.3 litres) of engine oil. It uses a 4.5L PowerTech PVS engine with emissions equipment, meaning low-ash diesel oil like John Deere Plus-50 II 15W-40 is required. Service interval is 500 hours under normal conditions.
