C13 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 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.

When Required

Battery - Replace
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Inspect/Clean/Replace
Engine Storage Procedure - Check
Fuel System - Prime

Daily

Coolant Level - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Water Separator - Check/Drain
Power Take-Off Clutch - Check
Walk-Around Inspection

Every Week

Jacket Water Heater - Check

PM Level 1 - Every 17 700 km (11 000 miles) or 4150 L (1100 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 6 Months

Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain

Initial 250 Service Hours

Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Engine Valve Lash - Check
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect

Every 250 Service Hours

Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain

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

Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain

Every 500 Service Hours

Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain
Starting Motor - Inspect
Turbocharger - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect

Every 500 Service Hours or 6 Months

Engine Protective Devices - Check

Every 2000 Service Hours

Alternator - Inspect

Every Year

Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain

Every 3000 Service Hours or 3 Years

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

Every 8000 Service Hours or 3 Years

Driven Equipment - Check

Every 12 000 Service Hours or 6 Years

Coolant (ELC) - Change

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

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

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

Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine - Clean
Engine Mounts - Inspect
Engine Speed/Timing Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Engine Valve Lash - Check
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Fan Drive Bearing - Lubricate
Fuel Injector - Check

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

Overhaul Considerations

Overhaul

Fan Drive Bearing - Replace