C15 Engine Caterpillar

Ensure that all safety information, warnings and instructions are read and understood before any operation or any maintenance procedures are performed.

The user is responsible for the performance of maintenance, including all adjustments, the use of proper lubricants, fluids, filters, and the replacement of components due to normal wear and aging. Failure to adhere to proper maintenance intervals and procedures may result in diminished performance of the product and/or accelerated wear of components.

Use mileage, fuel consumption, service hours, or calendar time, WHICH EVER OCCURS FIRST, in order to determine the maintenance intervals. Products that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance.

Note: Before each consecutive interval is performed, all maintenance from the previous interval must be performed.

Note: Some Maintenance items are for optional equipment.

When Required

Battery - Replace
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Engine Air Cleaner Element - Clean/Replace
Engine Oil Level Gauge - Calibrate
Fuel System - Prime
Severe Service Application - Check

Daily

Cooling System Coolant Level - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Water Separator - Drain
Walk-Around Inspection

Every 250 Service Hours

Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Oil and Filter - Change

Initial 500 Hours (for New Systems, Refilled Systems, and Converted Systems)

Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain

Every 500 Service Hours

Air Compressor Filter - Clean/Replace
Alternator - Inspect
Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Belt Tensioner - Inspect
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain

Every Year

Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain

Every 3000 Service Hours or 3 Years

Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - Change
Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add
Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace

Every 6000 Service Hours or 3 Years

Air Compressor - Inspect

Every 12 000 Service Hours or 6 Years

Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change

Every 14 400 L (3750 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 1 Year

Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Electronics Grounding Stud - Inspect/Clean/Tighten
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Fuel System Primary Filter - Clean/Replace
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Radiator - Clean

Every 28 500 L (7500 US gal) of Fuel or 500 Service Hours or 1 Year (Deep Sump)

Turbocharger - Inspect

Every 114 000 L (30 000 US gal) of Fuel or 3000 Service Hours

Aftercooler Core - Clean/Test

Every 170 400 L (45 000 US gal) of Fuel or 3000 Service Hours

Compression Brake - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Electronic Unit Injector - Inspect/Adjust
Engine - Clean
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust