2021/01/13 Engine Oil and Filter - Change (SEBU7787)

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The oil change interval will be affected by the following items:

Engine application

Size of the oil sump

Fuel type

Oil type

Ambient air conditions

Air/fuel ratio

The S·O·S oil analysis program analyzes used oil to determine if the oil change interval is suitable for your specific engine. In the absence of S·O·S
oil analysis, change the engine oil and engine oil filters according to the interval that is listed in Table 1.

3500 and 3500B Generator Set Oil Change Intervals 

Engine  Sump Capacity  Oil Change Interval 
Engines With a Standard Sump 
3508

227 L (60 US gal) 

3508B 
3512
318 L (84 US gal) 
Every 500 Service Hours 
3512B 
3516
405 L (107 US gal) 
3516B 
Engines With a Deep Sump 
3508

443 L (117 US gal) 

3508B 
3512
625 L (165 US gal) 
Every 1000 Service Hours 
3512B 
3516
807 L (213 US gal) 
3516B 

Table 1

Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not
allow hot oil or hot components to contact the skin.

Drain the Oil

Do not drain the oil when the engine is cold. As the oil cools, suspended waste particles settle on the bottom of the oil pan. The waste particles are
not removed when the cold oil is drained. Drain the crankcase when the oil is warm. This method allows proper draining of the waste particles that
are suspended in the oil.

Failure to follow this recommended procedure will allow the waste particles to be recirculated through the engine lubrication system with the new
oil.

1. After the engine has been operated at normal operating temperature, STOP the engine.

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, PERJ1017, "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.

2. Drain the oil according to the equipment on the engine.

Illustration 1 g06634221
(1) Oil drain

a. Open oil drain (1). After the oil has drained, close the oil drain.

b. If a suction device is inserted into the oil pan, ensure that the suction device is clean. This cleanliness will prevent dirt from entering into
the oil pan. Be careful not to strike the engine oil suction tubes or the piston cooling jets.

c. If a suction device that attaches to the oil drain is used, ensure that the suction device is clean. Attach the suction device to the oil drain.
Open the oil drain. After the oil has drained, close the oil drain and remove the suction device.

d. If the oil drain valve has a quick-connect coupling, attach the coupling. Open the drain valve to drain the crankcase. After the oil has
drained, close the drain valve. Disconnect the coupling.

3. Replace the engine oil filter elements before you fill the crankcase with new oil.

Replace the Oil Filter Elements

Replace the engine oil filters when any of the following conditions occur:

Every oil change

The engine oil filter differential pressure reaches 103 kPa (15 psi).

Note: Do not attempt to clean the used oil filters. Used oil filters will retain waste particles. The used oil filters would not filter the oil properly.

Service tools are available to aid in the service of oil filters. Consult your Cat dealer for the part names and the part numbers. Follow the
instructions that are supplied with the service tools. If the service tools are not used, perform the following appropriate procedure.

Replacing the Engine Oil Filters With the Engine Stopped

Perform the following procedure after the oil has been drained.

Note: Use this procedure if the engine oil filters do not have a control valve.

Illustration 2 g06634226
(2) Bolts

(3) Cover

(4) Plug

(5) Drain valve

Note: Drain the oil into a suitable container. Dispose of the oil according to local regulations.

1. Connect a hose to drain (1). Place the other end of the hose into a suitable container to collect the oil.

2. Open drain valve (5). Remove plug (4). Allow the oil to drain. Clean the plug and install the plug. Close the drain valve. Remove the hose
from the drain.
Note: Some oil will remain in the housing after the oil has been drained. This oil will pour out of the housing when cover (3) is removed.
Prepare to catch the oil in a suitable container. Clean up any spilled oil with absorbent towels or pillows. DO NOT use absorbent particles to
clean up the oil.
 Personal injury can result from parts and/or covers under spring
pressure.

Spring force will be released when covers are removed.

Be prepared to hold spring loaded covers as the bolts are

loosened.

3. The oil filter may contain a spring behind the cover. Be alert to the spring force. Gradually loosen but do not remove bolts (2). Before you
remove the bolts, pry the cover (3) loose or tap the cover with a rubber mallet to relieve any spring pressure. Remove cover (3).

Illustration 3 g06634229
Section view of the engine oil filter
(6) Cover

(7) O-ring seal

(8) Spring

(9) Retainer

(10) Oil filter element

4. Remove cover (6) and spring (8). Remove O-ring seal (7), retainer (9), and oil filter elements (10).

5. Clean cover (6), spring (8), O-ring seal (7), and retainer (9). Clean inside the oil filter housing.

NOTICE
Caterpillar oil filters are built to Caterpillar specifications. Use of
an oil filter not recommended by Caterpillar could result in
severe engine damage to the engine bearings, crankshaft, etc.,
as a result of the larger waste particles from unfiltered oil
entering the engine lubricating system. Only use oil filters
recommended by Caterpillar.

6. Ensure that the new oil filter elements are in good condition. Install the new oil filter elements.

7. Inspect the O-ring seal (7). Ensure that the surfaces for the O-ring seal are clean. Install a new O-ring seal if the old O-ring seal is damaged
or deteriorated.

8. Install retainer (9), spring (8) and cover (6). Ensure that the retainer and the spring are properly seated between the oil filter elements and the
cover.

9. Start the engine according to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Starting The Engine" procedure (Operation Section). Check for oil
leaks.

Replacing the Engine Oil Filters During Engine Operation

If the engine is equipped with duplex oil filters, the engine oil filter elements can be changed while the engine is operation. This capability is useful if
the oil filter elements require more frequent replacement than the engine oil.

If the filter is changed during rapid air movement, an explosive

vapor may be created. The explosive vapor may result in
personal injury or in death.

If rapid air movement exists, stop the engine in order to change

the filter.

Filter contains hot pressurized fluid when engine is running.

Follow instructions on control valve to avoid personal injury.

1. Move the control valve to the "AUX RUN" position to change the main oil filter elements. Move the selector valve to the "MAIN RUN" position
to change the auxiliary oil filter elements.

2. Allow the oil pressure gauge for the oil filter that is being changed to reach a "ZERO" pressure reading.
 3. Perform Step 1 through Step 8 of "Replacing the Engine Oil Filters With the Engine Stopped".

4. Open the "FILL" valve for a minimum of 5 minutes to fill the new oil filter elements.

5. Close the "FILL" valve. Rotate the control valve to the "RUN" position for the oil filter that was serviced.

Inspect the Used Oil Filter Elements

Cut the used oil filter element open with a utility knife. Remove the metal wrap. Cut the filter element free from the end caps. Spread apart the
pleats and inspect the element for metal debris. An excessive amount of debris in the element may indicate early wear or a pending failure.

Use a magnet to differentiate between the ferrous metals and the nonferrous metals that are found in the element. Ferrous metals may indicate
wear on the steel and the cast iron parts of the engine. Nonferrous metals may indicate wear on the aluminum parts, the brass parts, or the bronze
parts of the engine. Parts that may be affected include the following components: main bearings, rod bearings, turbocharger bearings, and cylinder
heads.

Aluminum debris may indicate problems with the bearings of the front gears. If aluminum debris is found, inspect the crankshaft vibration damper
and the bearings of the front idler gear.

Due to normal wear and friction, finding a small amount of debris in the oil filter element is not uncommon. If an excessive amount of debris is
found in the oil filter element, consult your Cat dealer to arrange for further oil analysis.

Fill the Crankcase

NOTICE
Only use oils that are recommended by Caterpillar. For the
proper oil to use, refer to this Operation and Maintenance
Manual, "Refill Capacities and Recommendations" topic
(Maintenance Section).

NOTICE
If the engine is equipped with an auxiliary oil filter system, extra
oil must be added when filling the crankcase. If equipped with
an auxiliary oil filter system that is not supplied by Caterpillar,
follow the recommendations of the OEM.

NOTICE
Engine damage can occur if the crankcase is filled above the
"FULL" mark on the oil level gauge (dipstick).

An overfull crankcase can cause the crankshaft to dip into the

oil. This will reduce the power that is developed and also force
air bubbles into the oil. These bubbles (foam) can cause the
following problems: reduction of the oil's ability to lubricate,
reduction of oil pressure, inadequate cooling, oil blowing out of
the crankcase breathers and excessive oil consumption.

Excessive oil consumption will cause deposits to form on the

pistons and in the combustion chamber. Deposits in the
combustion chamber lead to the following problems: guttering
of the valves, packing of carbon under the piston rings and wear
of the cylinder liner.

If the oil level is above the "FULL" mark on the oil level gauge,
drain some of the oil immediately.

1. Remove the oil filler cap. Fill the crankcase through the oil filler tube only. For the amount of oil to use, refer to this Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities and Recommendations" ( Maintenance Section). Clean the oil filler cap. Install the oil filler cap.

NOTICE
 To prevent engine damage, crank engine with fuel off to fill all
filters before starting.

Do Not crank engine for more than 30 seconds.

2. Close the fuel supply line and crank the engine until the oil pressure gauge indicates 70 kPa (10 psi). Open the fuel supply line. Allow the
starting motor to cool for 2 minutes before cranking again.

3. Follow this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Starting The Engine" procedure (Operation Section). Operate the engine at low idle for 2
minutes. This operation will ensure that the lubrication system has oil and that the oil filters are filled with oil. Inspect the engine for oil leaks.
Ensure that the oil level is at the "FULL" mark on the "LOW IDLE" side of the oil level gauge.

4. Stop the engine and allow the oil to drain back into the sump for a minimum of 10 minutes.

5. Remove the oil level gauge and check the oil level. Maintain the oil level to the "FULL" mark on the "ENGINE STOPPED" side of the oil level
gauge.

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