Maintenance Interval Schedule
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 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.
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Clean/Replace
Engine Storage Procedure - Check
Fuel System - Prime
Severe Service Application - Check
Driven Equipment - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
Power Take-Off Clutch - Check/Adjust/Lubricate
Walk-Around Inspection
Engine Air Precleaner - Check/Clean
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Jacket Water Heater - Check
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain
Starting Motor - Inspect
Turbocharger - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect
Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add
Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace
Electronics Grounding Stud - Inspect/Clean/Tighten
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Radiator - Clean
Every
Aftercooler Core - Clean/Test
Aftercooler Core - Inspect
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Electronic Unit Injector - Inspect/Adjust
Engine - Clean
Engine Mounts - Inspect
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Fan Drive Bearing - Lubricate
Speed Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Every
Overhaul Considerations
Use whichever of the following that occurs first in order to determine the maintenance intervals: fuel consumption , mileage , service hours and calendar time . Products that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance.
Before each consecutive interval is performed, all maintenance from the previous intervals must be performed.
When Required
Battery - ReplaceBattery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Clean/Replace
Engine Storage Procedure - Check
Fuel System - Prime
Severe Service Application - Check
Daily
Cooling System Coolant Level - CheckDriven Equipment - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
Power Take-Off Clutch - Check/Adjust/Lubricate
Walk-Around Inspection
Every Week
Battery Charger - CheckEngine Air Precleaner - Check/Clean
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Jacket Water Heater - Check
Every 250 Service Hours
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/AddEngine Oil and Filter - Change
Initial 500 Hours (for New Systems, Refilled Systems, and Converted Systems)
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - ObtainEvery 500 Service Hours
Belts - Inspect/Adjust/ReplaceCooling System Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain
Starting Motor - Inspect
Turbocharger - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect
Every 500 Service Hours or 6 Months
Engine Protective Devices - CheckEvery 2000 Service Hours or 1 Year
Alternator - InspectEvery Year
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - ObtainEvery 3000 Service Hours or 3 Years
Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - ChangeCooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add
Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace
Every 12 000 Service Hours or 6 Years
Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - ChangeEvery 14 400 L (3750 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 1 Year
Battery Electrolyte Level - CheckElectronics Grounding Stud - Inspect/Clean/Tighten
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
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)
Engine Oil and Filter - ChangeEvery 114 000 L (30 000 US gal) of Fuel or 3000 Service Hours
Aftercooler Core - Clean/Test
Aftercooler Core - Inspect
Every 170 400 L (45 000 US gal) of Fuel or 3000 Service Hours
Air Compressor - InspectCrankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Electronic Unit Injector - Inspect/Adjust
Engine - Clean
Engine Mounts - Inspect
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Fan Drive Bearing - Lubricate
Speed Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Every 380 000 L (100 000 US gal) of Fuel or 10 000 Service Hours
Overhaul Considerations
Overhaul
Fan Drive Bearing - ReplaceCaterpillar Information System:
2011/11/29 An Improved Oil Filter Assembly Cover Is Now Used on Certain C9 Marine Engines {1306, 1308}
Procedure for Updating the C27 Engines in Certain O;K Shovel Excavators{1000} Procedure for Updating the C27 Engines in Certain O&K Shovel Excavators{1000}
2011/11/11 New Software Enhances the Cylinder Cutout Feature on Certain 3516C Generator Set Engines {1901, 1920}
3516C Generator Set Engines Restriction of Air Inlet and Exhaust
C15 and C18 Petroleum Generator Sets Circuit Breakers - Reset
345D MHPU and 349D MHPU Mobile Hydraulic Power Units Counterweight Removal and Installation
345D MHPU and 349D MHPU Mobile Hydraulic Power Units Swing Gear - Lubricate
345D MHPU and 349D MHPU Mobile Hydraulic Power Units Swing Drive Oil Sample - Obtain
C175-16 and C175-20 Generator Set Engines Exhaust Has Excessive White Smoke
C175-16 and C175-20 Generator Set Engines Engine Cranks but Does Not Start
3516C Generator Set Engines Electronic Control Module (ECM)
2011/11/29 New Software Is Now Used on Certain C15 Generator Sets {1901, 1920}
Relay Inspection and Replacement on Certain Gensets{4460, 4493} Relay Inspection and Replacement on Certain Gensets{4460, 4493}
2011/11/11 Improved Alternator Guards Are Used on Certain C32 Engines {1154, 1405}
2011/11/18 Improved Seal Kits are Now Used on Certain Excavators {5456, 5457, 5458}
2012/02/06 The Lever for the Position of the Seat Cushion has been Improved on Certain Excavators {7312}
3516C Generator Sets Diesel Exhaust Fluid in Cold Weather
Updated Ride Control Accumulator Test and Charge Instructions{0738, 5004, 5077, 5081, 7474} Updated Ride Control Accumulator Test and Charge Instructions{0738, 5004, 5077, 5081, 7474}
2011/12/19 New Air Starter Lubricant Supply Lines Are Used on Certain C32 Marine Engines {1451}
2011/12/05 A New Mounting Procedure for the Cooling Package on Certain C15 Industrial Engines Is Required {1350}
2011/12/01 Engine Data for C7.1, C6.6, and C4.4 Engines {1000}
Procedure to Install Caterpillar Water Delivery System (<B>S/N:</B>M3J) on the 777F Off-Highway Truck{5612, 5613, 7000} Procedure to Install Caterpillar Water Delivery System (<B>S/N:</B>M3J) on the 777F Off-Highway Truck{5612, 5613, 7000}
Oil Leakage Around the Injector Wiring Harness on Certain C12 Marine and Certain 3176C Machine Engines{1290, 1408, 1900} Oil Leakage Around the Injector Wiring Harness on Certain C12 Marine and Certain 3176C Machine Engines{1290, 1408, 1900}
2012/03/02 Improved Turbocharger Oil Supply Line Is Used On Certain C18 and 3406E Commercial Engines {1052, 1307}