Maintenance Interval Schedule
Before performing any operation or maintenance procedures, ensure that the Safety Information, warnings, and instructions are read and understood.
Batteries - Replace
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Clean/Replace
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Single Element) - Inspect/Replace
Fuel System - Prime
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Cooling System Coolant Level - Check
Driven Equipment - Inspect/Replace/Lubricate
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Air Precleaner - Clean
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Instrument Panel - Inspect
Walk-Around Inspection
Fuel Injector - Inspect/Adjust
Magnetic Pickups - Clean/Inspect
Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Fuel System Primary Filter - Clean/Inspect/Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Engine - Clean
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Protective Devices - Check
Air Starting Motor Lubricator Bowl - Clean
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Driven Equipment - Check
Engine Mounts - Check
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Fuel Injector - Inspect/Adjust
Turbocharger - Inspect
Overhaul Considerations
Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change
Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace
Magnetic Pickups - Clean/Inspect
Starting Motor - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect
Overhaul Considerations
Before each consecutive interval is performed, all of the maintenance requirements from the previous interval must be performed.
When Required
Maintenance RecommendationsBatteries - Replace
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Clean/Replace
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Single Element) - Inspect/Replace
Fuel System - Prime
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Daily
Air Starting Motor Lubricator Oil Level - CheckCooling System Coolant Level - Check
Driven Equipment - Inspect/Replace/Lubricate
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Air Precleaner - Clean
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Instrument Panel - Inspect
Walk-Around Inspection
Initial 250 Service Hours
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/AdjustFuel Injector - Inspect/Adjust
Magnetic Pickups - Clean/Inspect
Every 250 Service Hours
Alternator and Fan Belts - Inspect/Adjust/ReplaceBattery Electrolyte Level - Check
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Fuel System Primary Filter - Clean/Inspect/Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Every 1000 Service Hours
Cooling System Coolant Analysis (Level II) - ObtainEngine - Clean
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Protective Devices - Check
Every 2000 Service Hours
Actuator Control Linkage - LubricateAir Starting Motor Lubricator Bowl - Clean
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Driven Equipment - Check
Engine Mounts - Check
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Fuel Injector - Inspect/Adjust
Turbocharger - Inspect
Every 3000 Service Hours or 2 Years
Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - ChangeEvery 3000 Service Hours or 3 Years
Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - AddEvery 4000 Service Hours
Overhaul (Top End)Overhaul Considerations
Every 6000 Service Hours or 6 Years
Alternator - InspectCooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change
Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace
Magnetic Pickups - Clean/Inspect
Starting Motor - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect
Every 18 000 Service Hours
Overhaul (Major)Overhaul Considerations
Caterpillar Information System:
3406E, C-10, C-12, C-15, C-16 and C-18 On-highway Engines 0100-01 Low Oil Pressure Warning (46)
3512 Industrial Engine Reference Numbers
SR4 and SR4B Generators and Control Panels Reference Numbers
3126E Engine for Combat and Tactical Vehicles 0084-00 Vehicle Overspeed Warning (41)
Customer Communication Module (CCM) for Diesel Engines Programming Examples for M5X Protocol
SR4 and SR4B Generators and Control Panels Generator Identification
C15 and C18 Petroleum Generator Sets Generator Isolating for Maintenance
3126B and 3126E On-highway Engines 0110-04 Coolant Temperature voltage low (27)
3126B and 3126E On-highway Engines 0110-03 Coolant Temperature voltage high (27)
3126B and 3126E On-highway Engines 0105-04 Intake Manifold Air Temperature voltage low (38)
SR4 and SR4B Generators and Control Panels Electrical System
SR500 Generators Generator Lead Connections
3406E, C-10, C-12, C-15, C-16 and C-18 On-highway Engines 0100-11 Very Low Oil Pressure (46)
3406E, C-10 and C-12 On-highway Engines 0105-00 High Intake Manifold Air Temperature Warning (64)
Customer Communication Module (CCM) for Diesel Engines Reference Material
Customer Communication Module (CCM) for Diesel Engines Password - Enable and Disable
3406E, C-10 and C-12 On-highway Engines 0105-11 Very High Intake Manifold Air Temperature (64)
3406E, C-10, C-12, C-15, C-16 and C-18 On-highway Engines 0110-00 High Coolant Temperature Warning (61)
Customer Communication Module (CCM) for Diesel Engines Initialization for Direct Connection
3406E, C-10, C-12, C-15, C-16 and C-18 On-highway Engines 0110-11 Very High Coolant Temperature (61)
3114, 3116, and 3126 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Fuel Injection Control Linkage - Remove
Customer Communication Module (CCM) for Diesel Engines Initialization for Remote Connection with Modem
3114, 3116, and 3126 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Fuel Injection Control Linkage - Install
3608 Engine Sea Water Strainer - Clean/Inspect