G3500 Engines Caterpillar

Before performing any operation or maintenance procedures, ensure that the safety information, warnings, and instructions are read and understood.

Failure to adhere to proper maintenance intervals may result in the degradation of the engine's performance and/or the accelerated wear of the engine's components.

Before each consecutive interval is performed, all of the maintenance requirements from the previous interval must be performed.

When Required

Batteries - Replace
Engine Air Cleaner Element - Replace
Engine Oil Filter - Change
Overhaul Considerations
Valve Stem Projection - Measure/Record

Daily

Air Starting Motor Lubricator Oil Level - Check
Air Tank Moisture and Sediment - Drain
Control Panel - Inspect
Cooling System Coolant Level - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Air Precleaner - Clean
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Fuel Filter Differential Pressure - Check
Jacket Water Heater - Check
Walk-Around Inspection

Every Week

Battery Charger - Check
Electrical Connections - Check

Initial 250 Service Hours

Valve Stem Projection - Measure/Record

Every 250 Service Hours

Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain

Initial 1000 Service Hours

Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Mounts - Check
Engine Speed/Timing Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Valve Stem Projection - Measure/Record

Every 1000 Service Hours

Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Carburetor Air/Fuel Ratio - Check/Adjust
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Oil - Change
Engine Oil Filter (Auxiliary) - Change
Engine Oil Filter - Change
Exhaust Piping - Inspect
Gas Pressure Regulator Condensation - Drain
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Ignition System Spark Plugs - Inspect/Replace
Ignition System Timing - Check/Adjust
Inlet Air System - Inspect
Radiator - Clean

Every 2000 Service Hours

Actuator Control Linkage - Lubricate
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Speed/Timing Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust

Every 4000 Service Hours

Air Starting Motor Lubricator Bowl - Clean
Alternator - Inspect
Crankcase Blowby - Measure/Record
Cylinder Pressure - Measure/Record
Engine Mounts - Check
Engine Protective Devices - Check
Exhaust Bypass - Inspect
Starting Motor - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect

Every 8000 Service Hours

Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain
Exhaust Manifold - Inspect
Water Temperature Regulator - Replace

Between 8000 and 10 000 Service Hours

Overhaul (Top End)

Every 24 000 Service Hours or 3 Years

Cooling System Coolant (NGEC) - Change

Between 64 000 and 80 000 Service Hours

Overhaul (Major)