3406E, C-10 and C-12 Truck Engines Caterpillar

C-10 and C-12 Engines

The engine oil level will vary depending on the angle and the slant of the engine installation. The angle is the front to back tilt. The slant is the sideways tilt.

The oil level gauge markings must be verified in order to ensure that it is correct. Verify the oil level gauge markings at the first oil change.

Verify the "ADD" mark and verify the "FULL" mark that is on the oil level gauge. Use the following procedure.

1. Operate the engine until normal operating temperature is achieved. Stop the engine. Remove the crankcase oil drain plugs. The oil drain plug from the deep portion of the oil pan should be removed. The oil drain plug from the shallow portion of the oil pan should be removed. This will allow all of the oil to drain. Drain the oil from the crankcase for 20 minutes.

2. Remove the used oil filter(s). Install the new oil filter(s). Install the oil drain plugs and tighten to 70 ± 15 N·m (50 ± 11 lb ft).

   Note: Your engine may be equipped with auxiliary oil filters. The auxiliary oil filters require a different volume of oil. Refer to the OEM specifications for the auxiliary oil filter.

3. Pour 26.5 L (28 qt) of oil into the crankcase. Allow enough time for the oil to drain into the crankcase. Approximately 20 minutes should be allowed. Check the oil level. Wait for several minutes and check the oil level again. Proceed after the oil level stops changing.

4. Check the oil level on the oil level gauge. The oil level should be at the "ADD" mark. If the oil level is not at the existing "ADD" mark, grind off the "ADD" mark and engrave the new "ADD" level. Use an engraving pen in order to engrave the new "ADD" mark.

5. Pour 3.8 L (4 qt) of oil into the crankcase. Allow enough time for the oil to drain into the crankcase.

6. Check the oil level on the oil level gauge. The oil level should be at the "FULL" mark. If the oil level is not at the existing "FULL" mark, grind off the "FULL" mark. Use an engraving pen in order to engrave the new "FULL" mark.

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NOTICE
Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds. Allow the starting motor to cool for two minutes before cranking again.

7. Pour an additional 3.8 L (4 qt) of oil into the crankcase. Start the engine and run the engine enough to ensure that the lubrication system is filled. Inspect the engine for oil leaks.

8. Stop the engine and allow enough time for the oil to drain into the crankcase.

9. Check the oil level on the oil level gauge. If the oil level is not at the calibrated "FULL" mark, fill the crankcase to the calibrated "FULL" mark. Record the amount of oil that was added. The additional oil and the 34.1 L (36 qt) of oil that was in the crankcase is the oil capacity of the lubrication system. Record the oil capacity of the lubrication system for future oil changes.

3406E Engines

The engine oil level will vary depending on the angle and the slant of the engine installation. The angle is the front to back tilt. The slant is the sideways tilt.

The oil level gauge markings must be verified in order to ensure that it is correct. Verify the oil level gauge markings at the first oil change.

Verify the "ADD" mark and verify the "FULL" mark that is on the oil level gauge. Use the following procedure:

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Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact the skin.

1. Operate the engine until normal operating temperature is achieved. Stop the engine. Remove the crankcase oil drain plugs. The oil drain plug from the deep portion of the oil pan should be removed. The oil drain plug from the shallow portion of the oil pan should be removed. This will allow all of the oil to drain. The control valve must also be drained on engines equipped with a BrakeSaver. Drain the oil from the crankcase for 20 minutes.

2. Remove the used oil filter(s). Install the new oil filter(s). Install the oil drain plugs and tighten the oil drain plugs to a torque of 70 ± 15 N·m (50 ± 11 lb ft).
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   Table 1

   3406E Oil Volumes for Engine Oil Level Gauge Calibration
   Engine	"ADD" Mark (1)	"FULL" Mark (1)	ADDITIONAL (2)	TOTAL Fill
   3406E	26.5 L (28 qt)	5.7 L (6 qt)	5.7 L (6 qt)	37.8 L (40 qt)
   3406E (Rear Sump With BrakeSaver)	20.8 L (22 qt)	5.7 L (6 qt)	11.3 L (12 qt)	37.8 L (40 qt)
   3406E Front Sump With BrakeSaver	34 L (36 qt)	5.7 L (6 qt)	9.5 L (10 qt)	49.2 L (52 qt)

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   ( 1 )	Calibration is only for standard sumps. Does not include engine oil filters or other system requirements.
   ( 2 )	Calibration is only for standard equipment. Does not include optional bypass filters or auxiliary filters.

   Note: Your engine may be equipped with auxiliary oil filters. The auxiliary oil filters require a different volume of oil. Refer to the OEM specifications for information on the auxiliary oil filters.

3. Locate your engine in Table 1. Pour the correct volume of oil into the crankcase. The correct volume will be found under the "ADD" Mark in the Table. Allow enough time for the oil to drain into the crankcase. Approximately 20 minutes should be allowed. Check the oil level. Wait for several minutes and check the oil level again. Proceed after the oil level stops changing.

4. Check the oil level on the oil level gauge. The oil level should be at the "ADD" mark. If the oil level is not at the existing "ADD" mark, grind off the "ADD" mark and engrave the new "ADD" level. Use an engraving pen in order to engrave the new "ADD" mark.

5. Locate your engine in Table 1. Pour the correct volume of oil into the crankcase. The correct volume will be found under the "FULL" Mark in the Table. Allow enough time for the oil to drain into the crankcase.

6. Check the oil level on the oil level gauge. The oil level should be at the "FULL" mark. If the oil level is not at the existing "FULL" mark, grind off the "FULL" mark. Use an engraving pen in order to engrave the new "FULL" mark.

7. Locate your engine in Table 1. Pour the ADDITIONAL volume of oil into the crankcase. Start the engine and run the engine enough to ensure that the lubrication system is filled. Inspect the engine for oil leaks.

8. Stop the engine and allow enough time for the oil to drain into the crankcase.

9. Check the oil level on the oil level gauge. If the oil level is not at the calibrated "FULL" mark, fill the crankcase to the calibrated "FULL" mark. Record the amount of oil that was added. The added oil plus the oil from the TOTAL column of Table 1 is the total oil capacity of the lubrication system. Record the total oil capacity of the lubrication system for future oil changes.