816F Landfill Compactor, 815F Soil Compactor and 814F Wheel Dozer Caterpillar

Engine Oil and Filter - Change

Usage:

814F BGF

Selection of the Oil Change Interval

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NOTICE

This machine is equipped with an engine that meets EPA Tier 2, Euro Stage II, or MOC Step 2 emission regulations. A 500 hour engine oil change interval is available, provided that operating conditions and recommended multigrade oil types are met. When these requirements are not met, shorten the oil change interval to 250 hours, or use an S·O·S oil sampling and analysis program to determine an acceptable oil change interval. If you select an interval for oil and filter change that is too long, you may damage the engine.

Caterpillar oil filters are recommended.

Recommended multigrade oil types are listed in Table 1 and in Table 2.

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API Trademark Commercial oils that are licensed by the American Petroleum Institute (API) bear this trademark. Commercial oils that do not bear this trademark are not licensed and these oils are not recommended. Oils that are not listed in Table 1 and in Table 2 are not recommended.

Abnormally harsh operating cycles or harsh environments can shorten the service life of the engine oil. Arctic temperatures, corrosive environment, or extremely dusty conditions may require a reduction in engine oil change intervals from the recommendations in Table 1 and in Table 2. Also refer to Manual, SEBU5898, "Cold Weather Recommendations". Poor maintenance of air filters or of fuel filters requires reduced oil change intervals. See your Caterpillar dealer for more information if this product will experience abnormally harsh operating cycles or harsh environments.

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Table 1
814F Wheel Tractor Engine Oil Change Interval⁽¹⁾
Multigrade Oil Type	Operating Conditions
			Severe
	Normal⁽²⁾	High Load Factor⁽³⁾ above 40 L (11 US gal) per hr of fuel	Fuel Sulfur from 0.3% to 0.5%⁽⁴⁾	Altitude above 1830 m (6000 ft)
	Normal⁽²⁾			Altitude above 1830 m (6000 ft)
Cat DEO Preferred	500 hr	500 hr	500 hr	250 hr⁽⁶⁾
API CH-4 11.0 minimum TBN⁽⁴⁾ Preferred	500 hr	500 hr	500 hr	250 hr⁽⁶⁾
API CH-4 TBN⁽⁴⁾ below 11.0	500 hr	500 hr	250 hr⁽⁵⁾	250 hr⁽⁶⁾
API CG-4	500 hr	250 hr⁽⁵⁾	250 hr⁽⁵⁾	250 hr⁽⁶⁾
API CF-4	250 hr⁽⁵⁾	250 hr⁽⁶⁾	250 hr⁽⁶⁾	250 hr⁽⁶⁾

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⁽¹⁾	The traditional oil change interval for engines is 250 hours. The standard oil change interval in this machine is 500 hours, if the operating conditions and recommended oil types that are listed in this table are met. Improvements in the engine allow this engine oil change interval. This new standard interval is not permitted for other machines. Refer to the applicable Operation and Maintenance Manuals for the other machines.
⁽²⁾	Normal conditions include these factors: Fuel sulfur below 0.3%, altitude below 1830 m (6000 ft) and good air filter and fuel filter maintenance. Normal conditions do not include high load factor, harsh operating cycles, or harsh environments.
⁽³⁾	High load factors can shorten the service life of your engine oil. Continuous heavy load cycles and very little idle time result in increased fuel consumption and oil contamination. These factors deplete the oil additives more rapidly. If the average fuel consumption of your 814F Wheel Tractor exceeds 40 L (11 US gal) per hour, follow the “High Load Factor” recommendations in Table 1. To determine average fuel consumption, measure average fuel consumption for a period of 50 to 100 hours. If the application of the machine is changed, the average fuel consumption may change.
⁽⁴⁾	For sulfur content above 0.5%, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU6250, "Total Base Number (TBN) and Fuel Sulfur Levels for Direct Injection (DI) Diesel Engines".
⁽⁵⁾	In order to verify an oil change interval of 500 hours, refer to "Program A" below.
⁽⁶⁾	Use "Program B" below to determine an appropriate interval.

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Table 2
815F Soil Compactor 816F Landfill Compactor Engine Oil Change Interval⁽¹⁾
Multigrade Oil Type	Operating Conditions
			Severe
	Normal⁽²⁾	High Load Factor⁽³⁾ above 47 L (12 US gal) per hr of fuel	Fuel Sulfur from 0.3% to 0.5%⁽⁴⁾	Altitude above 1830 m (6000 ft)
	Normal⁽²⁾			Altitude above 1830 m (6000 ft)
Cat DEO Preferred	500 hr	500 hr	500 hr	250 hr⁽⁶⁾
API CH-4 11.0 minimum TBN⁽⁴⁾ Preferred	500 hr	500 hr	500 hr	250 hr⁽⁶⁾
API CH-4 TBN⁽⁴⁾ below 11.0	500 hr	500 hr	250 hr⁽⁵⁾	250 hr⁽⁶⁾
API CG-4	500 hr	250 hr⁽⁵⁾	250 hr⁽⁵⁾	250 hr⁽⁶⁾
API CF-4	250 hr⁽⁵⁾	250 hr⁽⁶⁾	250 hr⁽⁶⁾	250 hr⁽⁶⁾

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⁽¹⁾	The traditional oil change interval for engines is 250 hours. The standard oil change interval in this machine is 500 hours, if the operating conditions and recommended oil types that are listed in this table are met. Improvements in the engine allow this engine oil change interval. This new standard interval is not permitted for other machines. Refer to the applicable Operation and Maintenance Manuals for the other machines.
⁽²⁾	Normal conditions include these factors: Fuel sulfur below 0.3%, altitude below 1830 m (6000 ft) and good air filter and fuel filter maintenance. Normal conditions do not include high load factor, harsh operating cycles, or harsh environments.
⁽³⁾	High load factors can shorten the service life of your engine oil. Continuous heavy load cycles and very little idle time result in increased fuel consumption and oil contamination. These factors deplete the oil additives more rapidly. If the average fuel consumption of your 815F Soil Compactor or 816F Landfill Compactor exceeds 47 L (12 US gal) per hour, follow the “High Load Factor” recommendations in Table 2. To determine average fuel consumption, measure average fuel consumption for a period of 50 to 100 hours. If the application of the machine is changed, the average fuel consumption may change.
⁽⁴⁾	For sulfur content above 0.5%, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU6250, "Total Base Number (TBN) and Fuel Sulfur Levels for Direct Injection (DI) Diesel Engines".
⁽⁵⁾	In order to verify an oil change interval of 500 hours, refer to "Program A" below.
⁽⁶⁾	Use "Program B" below to determine an appropriate interval.

Adjustment of the Oil Change Interval

Note: Your Caterpillar dealer has additional information on these programs.

Program A

Verification for an Oil Change Interval of 500 Hours

This program consists of three oil change intervals of 500 hours. Oil sampling and analysis is done at 250 hours and 500 hours for each of the three intervals for a total of six oil samples. The analysis includes oil viscosity and infrared (IR) analysis of the oil. If all of the results are satisfactory, the 500 hour oil change interval is acceptable for the machine in that application. Repeat Program A if you change the application of the machine.

If a sample does not pass the oil analysis, take one of these actions:

Shorten the oil change interval to 250 hours.
Proceed to Program B.
Change to a preferred oil type in Table 1.

Program B

Optimizing Oil Change Intervals

Begin with a 250 hour oil change interval. The oil change intervals are adjusted by increments. Each increment is an additional 50 hours. Periodic oil sampling and analysis is done during each interval. The analysis includes oil viscosity and infrared (IR) analysis of the oil. Repeat Program B if you change the application of the machine.

If an oil sample does not pass the analysis, shorten the oil change interval, or change to a preferred multigrade oil type in the listing above.

References

Reference: Form, PEDP7035, "Optimizing Oil Change Intervals"

Reference: Form, PEDP7036, "S·O·S Fluid Analysis"

Reference: Form, PEDP7076, "Understanding the S·O·S Oil Analysis Tests"

Procedure for Changing the Engine Oil and Filter

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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, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat^® products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.

Open the access door that is located on the left side of the machine.
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Remove the filter element (1) with a strap type wrench. Inspect the filter.
Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Oil Filter - Inspect".
Clean the filter mounting base with a clean cloth. Make sure that the used filter gasket has been completely removed.
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Apply a thin film of clean engine oil to the sealing surface of the new filter element.
Note: There are rotation index marks on each engine oil filter that are spaced 90 degrees or 1/4 of a turn away from each other. When you tighten engine oil filters, use the rotation index marks as a guide.
Install the engine oil filter element (1) hand tight until the seal of the engine oil filter contacts the base.
Tighten the oil filter element (1) according to the instructions that are printed on the filter. Use the index marks as a guide.
Open the crankcase drain valve (2). Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container. Close the crankcase drain valve.
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Open the access door that is located on the right side of the machine. Remove oil filler plug (3). Fill the crankcase with new oil.
Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities" and Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)".
Clean the oil filler plug and install the oil filler plug.
Start the engine and allow the oil to warm. Check for leaks.
Check the engine oil level in dipstick (4).
Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil Level - Check" for the correct procedure.
Stop the engine. Close the engine access doors.