C15 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, filters, and the installation of new components due to normal wear and aging. The performance of this product may be diminished if proper maintenance intervals and procedures are not followed. Components may experience accelerated wear if proper maintenance intervals and procedures are not followed.

Note: Use whichever of the following that occurs first in order to determine the maintenance intervals: fuel consumption , service hours and calendar time . Before each consecutive interval is performed, all maintenance from the previous intervals must be performed.

Products that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance.

When Required

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

Daily

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

Every Week

Jacket Water Heater - Check

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)

Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain

Every 500 Service Hours

Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Cooling System 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

Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain

Every 3000 Service Hours or 3 Years

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

Every 8000 Service Hours or 3 Years

Driven Equipment - Check

Every 12 000 Service Hours or 6 Years

Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change

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

Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Electronics Grounding Stud - Inspect/Clean/Tighten
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
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
Electronic Unit Injector - Inspect/Adjust
Engine - Clean
Engine Mounts - Inspect
Engine Speed/Timing Sensors - Check/Clean/Calibrate
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Fan Drive Bearing - Lubricate

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

Overhaul Considerations

Overhaul

Fan Drive Bearing - Replace