NOTICE Do not use a commercial coolant/antifreeze that only meets the ASTM D3306 specification. This type of coolant/antifreeze is made for light duty automotive applications.…
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Distillate Diesel Fuel In North America, diesel fuel that is identified as No. 1-D or No. 2-D in “ASTM D975” generally meet the specifications. Caterpillar…
Caterpillar provides a range of moderate greases to extremely high performance greases in order to service the entire line of Caterpillar products that operate throughout…
API Oils The Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System by the American Petroleum Institute (API) is recognized by Caterpillar. For detailed information about this system,…
Fuel Tanks Condensation can form in partially filled fuel tanks. Top off the fuel tanks after operating the engine. Fuel tanks should contain some provision…
The following fuels are the grades that are available for Cat engines: No. 1 No. 2 Blend of No. 1 and No. 2 No.…
Caterpillar discourages the use of airflow restriction devices that are mounted in front of radiators. Airflow restriction can cause the following conditions: High exhaust…
If the installation is not equipped with a backup battery system, it may be necessary to start the engine from an external electrical source. For…
Initial Inspection Perform the required daily maintenance and other periodic maintenance before you start the engine. Inspect the engine compartment. This inspection can help prevent…
If the diagnostic lamp starts to flash codes during normal engine operation and the diagnostic lamp shuts off, an intermittent fault may have occurred. If…