C7 and C9 On-highway Engines Caterpillar


Engine Oil Level Gauge - Calibrate

Usage:

C7 C7S

Check Calibration at the First Oil Change

The engine oil level will vary depending on the angle and the slant of the engine installation. The angle is the front to back tilt. The slant is the sideways tilt.

The oil level gauge markings must be verified in order to ensure that the markings are correct. Verify the oil level gauge markings at the first oil change.

Verify the "ADD" mark and verify the "FULL" mark that is on the oil level gauge. Use the following procedure.


NOTICE

The vehicle must be parked on a level surface in order to perform this maintenance procedure.


  1. Operate the engine until normal operating temperature is achieved. Stop the engine. Remove the crankcase oil drain plugs. The oil drain plug from the deep portion of the oil pan should be removed. Drain the oil from the crankcase for 20 minutes.

  2. Remove any used oil filters. Install the new oil filters. Install the oil drain plugs and tighten to 70 ± 15 N·m (50 ± 11 lb ft). Caterpillar recommends the use of Cat Advanced Efficiency oil filters.

    Note: Your engine may be equipped with auxiliary oil filters. The auxiliary oil filters require a different volume of oil. Refer to the OEM specifications for the auxiliary oil filter.

  3. Refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities and Recommendations" or to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fluid Recommendations" for information about choosing the correct oil for your engine.

  4. Refer to the table that is correct for your engine and oil pan below. Pour quantity "A" of engine oil into the crankcase.

  5. Allow enough time for the oil to drain into the crankcase. Approximately 20 minutes should be allowed. Check the oil level. Wait for several minutes and check the oil level again. Proceed after the oil level stops changing.

  6. Check the oil level on the oil level gauge. The oil level should be at the "ADD" mark. If the oil level is not at the existing "ADD" mark, grind off the "ADD" mark and engrave the new "ADD" level. Use an engraving pen in order to engrave the new "ADD" mark.

  7. Pour quantity "B" of oil into the crankcase. Allow enough time for the oil to drain into the crankcase.

  8. Check the oil level on the oil level gauge. The oil level should be at the "FULL" mark. If the oil level is not at the existing "FULL" mark, grind off the "FULL" mark. Use an engraving pen in order to engrave the new "FULL" mark.

  9. Pour quantity "C" of oil into the crankcase in order to allow oil to fill the oil filter.


    NOTICE

    Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds. Allow the starting motor to cool for two minutes before cranking again.


  10. Start the engine and run the engine enough to ensure that the lubrication system is filled. Inspect the engine for oil leaks.

  11. Stop the engine and allow enough time for the oil to drain into the crankcase.

  12. Check the oil level on the oil level gauge. If the oil level is not at the calibrated "FULL" mark, fill the crankcase to the calibrated "FULL" mark. Record the amount of oil that was added as quantity D. Record the oil capacity of the lubrication system for future oil changes.

Table 1
C7 
Quantity of Oil  Shallow Sump  Standard (Deep) Sump 
13 L (13.7 qt)  20 L (21.1 qt) 
3 L (3.2 qt)  3 L (3.2 qt) 
2 L (2.1 qt)  2 L (2.1 qt) 
   
Total Capacity of the Lubrication System for Engine Oil     

Table 2
C9 
Quantity of Oil  Center, Rear, and Front Sump 
24 L (25.4 qt) 
4 L (4.2 qt) 
2 L (2.1 qt) 
 
Total Capacity of the Lubrication System for Engine Oil   

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