Maintenance Interval Schedule - Engines With a Shallow Oil Sump
Note: Ensure that the Safety Information, warnings, and instructions are read and understood before operation or maintenance procedures are performed.
Battery - Replace
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Engine Storage Procedure - Check
Exhaust Particulate Filter - Clean
Exhaust Particulate Filter - Test
Fuel System - Prime
Severe Service Application - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Water Separator - Drain
Walk-Around Inspection
Air Compressor Filter - Clean/Replace
Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Belt - Inspect
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Cylinder Head Grounding Stud - Inspect/Clean/Tighten
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Fan Drive Bearing - Lubricate
Fuel Inlet Screen - Clean/Inspect/Replace
Fuel System Primary Filter - Clean/Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Radiator - Clean
Air Compressor - Inspect
Alternator - Inspect
Belt Tensioner - Inspect
Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine - Clean
Engine Air Cleaner Element - Clean/Replace
Engine Mounts - Inspect
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Starting Motor - Inspect
Turbocharger - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect
Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change
Note: Use distance (odometer), fuel consumption, service hours, or calendar time, whichever occurs first , in order to determine the maintenance intervals. Engines that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance.
Before each consecutive interval is performed, all of the maintenance requirements from the previous interval must also be performed.
When Required
Air Dryer - CheckBattery - Replace
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Engine Storage Procedure - Check
Exhaust Particulate Filter - Clean
Exhaust Particulate Filter - Test
Fuel System - Prime
Severe Service Application - Check
Daily
Cooling System Coolant Level - CheckEngine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Water Separator - Drain
Walk-Around Inspection
Initial 17 700 km (11 000 miles) or 4150 L (1100 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 6 Months
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/AdjustPM Level 1 - Every 17 700 km (11 000 miles) or 4150 L (1100 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 6 Months
Aftercooler Core - InspectAir Compressor Filter - Clean/Replace
Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Belt - Inspect
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Cylinder Head Grounding Stud - Inspect/Clean/Tighten
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Fan Drive Bearing - Lubricate
Fuel Inlet Screen - Clean/Inspect/Replace
Fuel System Primary Filter - Clean/Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Radiator - Clean
PM Level 2 - Every 161 000 km (100 000 miles) or 56 850 L (15 000 US gal) of Fuel or 2000 Service Hours or 2 Years
Aftercooler Core - Clean/TestAir Compressor - Inspect
Alternator - Inspect
Belt Tensioner - Inspect
Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine - Clean
Engine Air Cleaner Element - Clean/Replace
Engine Mounts - Inspect
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Starting Motor - Inspect
Turbocharger - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect
Every 3 Years or 322 000 km (200 000 miles)
Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - ChangeEvery 483 000 km (300 000 miles)
Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - AddEvery 6 Years or 966 000 km (600 000 miles)
Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - ChangeCooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change
Every 114 000 L (30 000 US gal) of Fuel
Overhaul ConsiderationsCaterpillar Information System:
3126B Truck Engine Safety Messages
C9 Urban Transit Bus Engine Noise from Injectors with Key Switch ON
3054C Industrial Engine Aftercooler Core - Clean/Test
C7 and C9 On-Highway Engines Engine/Gear Parameters
2003/02/01 Correction to Troubleshooting, RENR5910-01 , "Engine Speed/Timing Sensor" {1907, 1912}
2003/02/01 Correction to Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting, RENR5908-01 , "Procedure for Engine Timing" {1000, 1900}
2003/01/01 227-4236 Electrical Cable is Available {4459}
2002/12/01 A New Service Manual, RENR2495, "3600 Engines PanelView Monitor" is Available {0374}
2003/01/01 New Ignition Control Groups Are Available And A New Wiring Harness Is Available To Connect The Ignition Control Group To The Display Module For The Caterpillar Ignition System (CIS) {1550}
2003/02/01 A New Spark Plug Is Available For Use In Applications That Use Bio-Gas Fuel {1555}
3126B and 3126E On-highway Engines PTO Switch ON Lamp Circuit - Test
3406E, C12, C15 and C18 Marine Engines Engine Speed/Timing Sensor - Calibrate
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C9 Urban Transit Bus Engine Cooling System - Test
C9 Urban Transit Bus Engine Water Pump - Test
3056E Industrial Engine Connecting Rod Bearings - Remove
3056E Industrial Engine Connecting Rod Bearings - Install
3406E, C12, C15 and C18 Marine Engines Engine Pressure Sensor Open or Short Circuit - Test
3056E Industrial Engine Pistons and Connecting Rods - Remove
3056E Industrial Engine Pistons and Connecting Rods - Disassemble
3056E Industrial Engine Pistons and Connecting Rods - Assemble
3056E Industrial Engine Pistons and Connecting Rods - Install
3126B Marine Engines Transmission Oil Temperature Sensor Open or Short Circuit - Test