| NOTICE |
|---|
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids. Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
- Open the drain valve and drain the oil into a suitable container. Close the drain valve.
 | |
| Illustration 1 | g00646697 |
Engine Oil Drain Hose | |
- Engine oil filter (2) is located between the engine oil filler cap and the engine oil dipstick. Remove engine oil filter (2) with a strap type wrench. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Oil Filter - Inspect".
 | |
| Illustration 2 | g00646761 |
- Clean the filter mounting base with a clean cloth. Make sure that the used filter seal has been completely removed.
- Apply a thin film of clean engine oil to the seal of the new oil filter. Install a new engine oil filter hand tight until the seal of the engine oil filter contacts the base. Note the position of the index marks on the filter in relation to a fixed point on the filter base.
Note: There are rotation index marks on the engine oil filter that are spaced 90 degrees or 1/4 of a turn away from each other. When you tighten the engine oil filter, use the rotation index marks as a guide.
 | |
| Illustration 3 | g00101318 |
- Tighten the filter according to the instructions that are printed on the filter. Use the index marks as a guide. For non-Caterpillar filters, use the instructions that are provided with the filter.
Note: You may need to use a Caterpillar strap wrench, or another suitable tool, in order to turn the filter to the amount that is required for final installation. Make sure that the installation tool does not damage the filter.
- Remove the oil filler cap (1). Fill the crankcase with new oil. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations", "Engine Oil" and Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7172, "Lubricant Viscosities and Refill Capacities". Clean the cap and install the cap.
- Start the engine and allow the oil to warm. Check for leaks.
- Stop the engine and allow the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
- Check the engine oil level. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil Level - Check".