C280-16 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, and filters. The user is also responsible for 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 fuel consumption, service hours, or calendar time, WHICH EVER OCCURS FIRST, to determine the maintenance intervals. Products that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance. Before each consecutive interval is performed, all maintenance from the previous interval must be performed.

When Required

Centrifugal Oil Filter - Inspect
Coolant - Change
Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Single Element) - Inspect/Replace
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Oil - Change
Engine Oil Filter - Change
Fuel Analysis - Obtain
Fuel System - Prime
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Metal Particle Detector - Inspect/Clean
Overhaul Considerations

Every Service Hour

Trend Data - Record

Daily

Air Starting Motor Lubricator Oil Level - Check
Air Tank Moisture and Sediment - Drain
Coolant Level - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Air Precleaner - Check/Clean
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Walk-Around Inspection

Every 7 570 823 L (2 000 000 US gal of Fuel)

Overhaul (Top End)
Overhaul Considerations

Every 15 141 647 L (4 000 000 US gal of Fuel)

Overhaul (Major)
Overhaul Considerations

Every 8000 Service Hours or 3 Years

Camshaft Roller Followers - Inspect
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Driven Equipment - Check
Engine Oil Temperature Regulator - Replace
Turbocharger - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect

Every Week

Jacket Water Heater - Check

Every 250 Service Hours or 6 Weeks

Air Shutoff - Test
Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain

Every 250 Service Hours or 1 Year

Alternator - Inspect

Every 500 Service Hours or 3 Months

Engine Protective Devices - Check

Initial 1000 Service Hours or 6 Months

Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect

Every 1000 Service Hours or 6 Months

Barring Device - Lubricate
Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain
Engine Oil Filter - Change
Exhaust Piping - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Prelube Pump - Lubricate
Speed Sensor - Clean/Inspect

Every 2000 Service Hours

Alternator - Replace

Every 2000 Service Hours or 1 Year

Aftercooler Condensation - Drain
Air Starting Motor Lubricator Bowl - Clean
Belts - Inspect/Replace
Engine Valve Lash and Bridge - Check
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect

Every 3000 Service Hours

Air Starting Motor - Inspect

Every 4000 Service Hours or 1 Year

Aftercooler Core - Clean/Test
Coolant Temperature Regulator - Replace
Starting Motor - Inspect

Every 3 Months