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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Valve Lash Is Excessive

Posted on October 16, 2020 by sam

Probable Causes   Valve lash setting is not at factory specifications.  Worn rocker arms  Worn valve springs or broken valve springs  Bent pushrods  Worn camshaft …

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Power Is Intermittently Low or Power Cutout Is Intermittent

Posted on October 16, 2020 by sam

Note: Use this procedure only if the engine does not shut down completely. Note: Refer to Troubleshooting, “Cat ET Service Features” for information about service features. Probable…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Oil Pressure Is Low

Posted on October 16, 2020 by sam

Note: Severe slopes can cause low oil pressure. If the machine is operated on severe slopes, the oil level in the engine crankcase must be at…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Oil Contains Fuel

Posted on October 16, 2020 by sam

Probable Causes   Fuel injector O-ring seals  Fuel injector tip  Fuel transfer pump seal  High-pressure fuel pump  Cracked cylinder head  Recommended Actions Note: The procedures have…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Oil Contains Coolant

Posted on October 16, 2020 by sam

Emulsion is a mixture of oil and water. The water occurs when condensation forms in the engine during certain operating and seasonal conditions. The emulsion…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Oil Consumption Is Excessive

Posted on October 16, 2020 by sam

Probable Causes   Incorrect oil level in the crankcase  Oil leaks on the outside of the engine  Oil leaks in the combustion area of the…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – NRS Exhaust Gas Temperature Is High

Posted on October 16, 2020 by sam

System Operation Description: This procedure covers the following diagnostic trouble codes: Note: The following codes may not be applicable for certain applications. Note: Refer to Troubleshooting, “Cat…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Intake Manifold Air Temperature Is High

Posted on October 16, 2020 by sam

System Operation Description: Table 1 lists the diagnostic trouble codes for high intake manifold air temperature. Note: Some of the following codes may not be applicable…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Intake Manifold Air Pressure Is Low

Posted on October 16, 2020 by sam

System Operation Description: Table 1 lists the diagnostic trouble code for low intake manifold air pressure. Note: Refer to Troubleshooting, “Cat ET Service Features” for information…

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C13, C15, and C18 Engines Troubleshooting – Inlet Air Is Restricted

Posted on October 16, 2020 by sam

Use this procedure in order to troubleshoot a high differential pressure for the air inlet system. Use this procedure if one of the following event…

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