C15 Petroleum Engines 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: 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 Applications" to determine if the engine is operating in a severe service application.

When Required

Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Coolant - Change
Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Inspect/Clean/Replace
Engine Oil Level Gauge - Calibrate
Engine Storage Procedure - Check
Flame Arrestor - Inspect/Clean
Fuel System - Prime

Daily

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

Every 50 Service Hours

Aftercooler Condensate Drain Valve - Inspect/Clean
Aftercooler Condensate Drain Valve - Inspect/Clean

Initial 250 Service Hours

Engine Valve Lash - Check
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Fuel Injector - Inspect/Adjust

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

Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain

Every 500 Service Hours

Engine Oil and Filter - Change

Every Year

Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain

Every 8000 Service Hours

Fan Drive Bearing - Replace

PM Level 1 - Every 12 750 L (3375 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 6 Months

Air Shutoff - Test
Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Belts - Inspect/Replace
Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Engine Protective Devices - Check
Fan Drive Bearing - Lubricate
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Grounding Stud - Inspect/Clean/Tighten
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace

PM Level 2 - Every 114 000 L (30 000 US gal) of Fuel or 3000 Service Hours or 2 Years

Aftercooler Core - Clean/Test
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain

PM Level 3 - Every 153 000 L (40 500 US gal) of Fuel or 3000 Service Hours or 2 Years

Belt Tensioner - Check
Coolant Temperature Regulator - Replace
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine - Clean
Engine Mounts - Inspect
Engine Speed/Timing Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Engine Valve Lash - Check
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Fuel Injector - Inspect/Adjust

Every 256 000 L (67 500 US gal) of Fuel or 5000 Service Hours

Starting Motor - Inspect
Turbocharger - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect

Every 380 000 L (100 000 US gal) of Fuel or 10 000 Service Hours

Overhaul Considerations