C-12 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 all maintenance including the following procedures: all adjustments, the use of proper lubricants, fluids, filters and the installation of new components due to normal wear and aging . The performance of this product may be diminished if proper maintenance intervals and procedures are not followed. Components may experience accelerated wear if proper maintenance intervals and procedures are not followed.

Note: Use whichever of the following that occurs first in order to determine the maintenance intervals: mileage, fuel consumption, service hours and calendar time . Before each consecutive interval is performed, all maintenance from the previous intervals must be performed.

Products that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance. Refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Severe Service Application" for more information.

When Required

Battery - Replace
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Single Element) - Inspect/Clean/Replace
Fuel System - Prime

Daily

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

PM Level 1 - Every 24 000 km (15 000 miles) or 9500 L (2500 US gal) of Fuel or 300 Service Hours

Air Compressor Filter - Clean/Replace
Alternator - Inspect
Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Belt Tensioner - Check
Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Oil Level Gauge - Calibrate
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Fuel System Primary Filter - Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Grounding Stud - Inspect/Clean/Tighten
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace

Between 24 000 and 96 000 km (15 000 and 60 000 miles) (Between the First and Fourth Oil Change)

Compression Brake - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Engine Valve Lash - Check
Fuel Injector - Inspect/Adjust

PM Level 2 - Every 320 000 km (200 000 miles) or 125 000 L (33 000 US gal) of Fuel or 4000 Service Hours or 2 Years

Aftercooler Core - Clean/Test
Coolant (DEAC) - Change
Coolant Temperature Regulator - Replace
Fan Drive Bearing - Lubricate
Radiator - Clean

PM Level 3 - Every 483 000 km (300 000 miles) or 190 000 L (50 000 US gal) of Fuel or 6000 Service Hours or 3 Years

Air Compressor - Check
Compression Brake - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine - Clean
Engine Valve Lash - Check
Fuel Injector - Inspect/Adjust
Turbocharger - Inspect

Every 483 000 km (300 000 miles) or 3 Years

Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add

Every 966 000 km (600 000 miles) or 6 Years

Coolant (ELC) - Change