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Maintenance

Engine Maintenance Checklist

Note

Perform first oil change and comprehensive inspection after the first 500 hours of operation.

50 Hour Initial Service

  • Check Engine Oil Level
  • Check Engine Coolant Level
  • Check Engine Oil Pressure
  • Check/Replace Hoses/Clamps/Pipes/Belts/Harness

Daily/Weekly Checks

  • Check for Fluid Leaks
  • Check Engine Oil Level
  • Check Engine Coolant Level
  • Check Engine Oil Pressure
  • Monitor Oil Pressure
  • Monitor Engine Temperature
  • Monitor 12V System
  • Monitor Gen Phase Balance
  • Monitor Gen Voltage
  • Check Hoses/Clamps/Pipes/Belts/Harness

Every 2,500 Hours Service

  • Change Oil & Filter (sample)
  • Check/Replace Spark Plugs/Cap
  • Check/Replace Rotor
  • Check/Replace Wires
  • Check/Replace Air Filter
  • Check/Replace Breather Filter
  • Check/Replace Hoses/Clamps/Pipes/Belts/Harness
  • Check Ignition System
  • Inspect Water Pump

Every 6 Months Service

  • Check/Replace Air Filter
  • Check Coolant Condition (Sample)
  • Test Batteries/Alternator

Every 2 Years Service

  • Replace Coolant

Note

Perform first oil change and comprehensive inspection after the first 500 hours of operation.

50 Hour Initial Service

  • Check Engine Oil Level
  • Check Engine Coolant Level
  • Check Engine Oil Pressure
  • Check/Replace Hoses/Clamps/Pipes/Belts/Harness

Daily/Weekly Checks

  • Check for Fluid Leaks
  • Check Engine Oil Level
  • Check Engine Coolant Level
  • Check Engine Oil Pressure
  • Monitor Oil Pressure
  • Monitor Engine Temperature
  • Monitor 12V System
  • Monitor Gen Phase Balance
  • Monitor Gen Voltage
  • Check Hoses/Clamps/Pipes/Belts/Harness

Every 500 Hours Service

  • Change Oil & Filter (sample)
  • Check/Adjust Valve Lash
  • Check/Replace Air Filter
  • Check/Replace Hoses/Clamps/Pipes/Belts/Harness
  • Check Ignition System

Every 1,500 Hours Service

  • Check/Replace Spark Plugs/Cap
  • Check/Replace Breather Filter

Every 6 Months Service

  • Check Coolant Condition (Sample)
  • Inspect Water Pump
  • Test Batteries/Alternator
  • Inspect Turbo (6.7L Turbo only)

Every 2 Years Service

  • Replace Coolant

Note

Perform first oil change and comprehensive inspection after the first 500 hours of operation.

50 Hour Initial Service

  • Check for Fluid Leaks
  • Check Engine Oil Level
  • Check Engine Coolant Level
  • Check Engine Oil Pressure
  • Check Drive Belts for Tension/Cracks/Splits/Glazing
  • Check/Replace Air Cleaner Filter Element
  • Check/Replace Engine Oil Filter
  • Check/Replace Automatic Belt Tensioners
  • Check Coolant Hoses for Cracks/Breaks/Hardening
  • Check Fuel Shut-Off Valves for Leaks/Operation
  • Check Gas Piping/Hoses for Leaks/Damage
  • Check Air Induction Piping for Leaks
  • Check Intake Manifold for Vacuum Leaks
  • Check Exhaust Manifold for Leaks
  • Check Exhaust Piping for Leaks
  • Check O2 Sensors/Harness for Damage/Performance
  • Check Catalyst for Mechanical Damage/Performance
  • Clean Debris from Radiator Core
  • Measure/Reset as Needed Intake/Exhaust Valve Clearance
  • Tighten All Hose Clamps on CAC Piping Boots
  • Drain LPL Vaporizer Oil Build Up (if Installed)

Daily/Weekly Checks

  • Check for Fluid Leaks
  • Check Engine Oil Level
  • Check Engine Coolant Level
  • Check Engine Oil Pressure
  • Monitor Oil Pressure
  • Monitor Engine Temperature
  • Monitor 12V System
  • Monitor Gen Phase Balance
  • Monitor Gen Voltage
  • Check Hoses/Clamps/Pipes/Belts/Harness

Every 250 Hours Service

  • Change Oil & Filter (sample)
  • Check Drive Belts for Tension/Cracks/Splits/Glazing
  • Check/Replace Air Cleaner Filter Element

Every 750 Hours Service

  • Change Engine Oil
  • Check/Replace Engine Oil Filter
  • Check/Replace Automatic Belt Tensioners
  • Check Coolant Hoses for Cracks/Breaks/Hardening
  • Check Fuel Shut-Off Valves for Leaks/Operation
  • Check Gas Piping/Hoses for Leaks/Damage
  • Check Air Induction Piping for Leaks
  • Check Intake Manifold for Vacuum Leaks
  • Check Exhaust Manifold for Leaks
  • Check Exhaust Piping for Leaks
  • Check O2 Sensors/Harness for Damage/Performance
  • Check Catalyst for Mechanical Damage/Performance
  • Clean Debris from Radiator Core
  • Measure/Reset as Needed Intake/Exhaust Valve Clearance
  • Tighten All Hose Clamps on CAC Piping Boots
  • Drain LPL Vaporizer Oil Build Up (if Installed)
  • Check/Replace Spark Plugs/Cap
  • Check CCV Filter, Replace if Crank Case Pressure is Above Barometric

Every Year Service

  • Drain, Flush, & Replace Coolant
  • Check/Replace O2 Sensor
  • Check/Replace Catalyst
  • Replace Fan & Water Pump Belts
  • Replace Ignition Coils & Boots
  • Replace Throttle Bodies
  • Replace Crankcase Ventilation Impacter

Every 24,000 Hours (Top End)

  • Replace Coolant Pumps
  • Replace Thermostats, Gaskets, & O-Rings
  • Replace EPRs
  • Replace Fuel Lock-off Valves
  • Replace Cylinder Heads
  • Replace Rockes Arm Assemblies
  • Replace Turbocharger Assembly
  • Replace Crankcase Ventilation Assembly

Every 48,000 Hours (Overhaul)

  • Replace Piston/Connecting Rod Assemblies & Cylinder Liners
  • Replace Crankshaft Assembly, Bearings, & Seals
  • Replace Camshaft/Bearings/Seals/Lifters/Pushrods/Timing Gears
  • Replace Oil Pump
  • Replace Exhaust Manifold Assembly & Gaskets
  • Replace Front Accessory Drive Pulleys, Idlers, & Seals

Note

Perform first oil change and comprehensive inspection after the first 500 hours of operation.

50 Hour Initial Service

  • Check for Fluid Leaks
  • Check Engine Oil Level
  • Check Engine Coolant Level
  • Check Engine Oil Pressure
  • Check Drive Belts for Tension/Cracks/Splits/Glazing
  • Check/Replace Air Cleaner Filter Element
  • Check/Replace Engine Oil Filter
  • Check/Replace Automatic Belt Tensioners
  • Check Coolant Hoses for Cracks/Breaks/Hardening
  • Check Fuel Shut-Off Valves for Leaks/Operation
  • Check Gas Piping/Hoses for Leaks/Damage
  • Check Air Induction Piping for Leaks
  • Check Intake Manifold for Vacuum Leaks
  • Check Exhaust Manifold for Leaks
  • Check Exhaust Piping for Leaks
  • Check O2 Sensors/Harness for Damage/Performance
  • Check Catalyst for Mechanical Damage/Performance
  • Clean Debris from Radiator Core
  • Measure/Reset as Needed Intake/Exhaust Valve Clearance
  • Tighten All Hose Clamps on CAC Piping Boots
  • Drain LPL Vaporizer Oil Build Up (if Installed)

Daily/Weekly Checks

  • Check for Fluid Leaks
  • Check Engine Oil Level
  • Check Engine Coolant Level
  • Check Engine Oil Pressure
  • Monitor Oil Pressure
  • Monitor Engine Temperature
  • Monitor 12V System
  • Monitor Gen Phase Balance
  • Monitor Gen Voltage
  • Check Hoses/Clamps/Pipes/Belts/Harness

Every 250 Hours Service

  • Change Oil & Filter (sample)
  • Check Drive Belts for Tension/Cracks/Splits/Glazing
  • Check/Replace Air Cleaner Filter Element

Every 750 Hours Service

  • Change Engine Oil
  • Check/Replace Engine Oil Filter
  • Grease Signal Generator (NLGI Gr.2)
  • Check Vacuum Lines/Fittings for Cracks/Breaks/Hardening
  • Check/Replace Automatic Belt Tensioners
  • Check Coolant Hoses for Cracks/Breaks/Hardening
  • Check Fuel Shut-Off Valves for Leaks/Operation
  • Check Gas Piping/Hoses for Leaks/Damage
  • Check Air Induction Piping for Leaks
  • Check Intake Manifold for Vacuum Leaks
  • Check Exhaust Manifold for Leaks
  • Check Exhaust Piping for Leaks
  • Check O2 Sensors/Harness for Damage/Performance
  • Check Catalyst for Mechanical Damage/Performance
  • Clean Debris from Radiator Core
  • Measure/Reset as Needed Intake/Exhaust Valve Clearance
  • Tighten All Hose Clamps on CAC Piping Boots
  • Drain LPL Vaporizer Oil Build Up (if Installed)
  • Check/Replace Spark Plugs/Cap
  • Check/Replace Fan/Water Pump Belts

Every 8,000 Hours Service

  • Drain, Flush, & Replace Coolant
  • Check/Replace O2 Sensor
  • Check/Replace Catalyst
  • Replace Ignition Coils & Boots
  • Replace Throttle Bodies
  • Replace Coolant Pumps
  • Replace Engine Alternator
  • Replace Thermostats/Gaskets/O-Rings
  • Replace Cylinder Heads
  • Replace Rocker Arm Assemblies
  • Replace Turbocharger (11L Turbo Only)

Every 16,000 Hours (Top End)

  • Replace Cooling Fan Hub
  • Replace Unfiltered Crankcase Ventilation System (if Applicable)
  • Replace Oil Coolers
  • Replace Camshaft/Bearings/Seats/Lifters/Pushrods/Timing Gears
  • Replace Exhaust Manifold Assembly & Gaskets
  • Replace Piston & Connecting Rod Assemblies
  • Replace Turbocharger Assembly
  • Replace Crankcase Ventilation Assembly

Every 24,000 Hours (Overhaul)

  • Replace Crankshaft Assembly/Bearings/Seals
  • Replace Oil Pump
  • Replace Front Accessory Drive Pulleys/Idlers/Seals

Note

Perform first oil change and comprehensive inspection after the first 500 hours of operation.

50 Hour Initial Service

  • Check for Fluid Leaks
  • Check Engine Oil Level
  • Check Engine Coolant Level
  • Check Engine Oil Pressure
  • Check Drive Belts for Tension/Cracks/Splits/Glazing
  • Check/Replace Air Cleaner Filter Element
  • Check/Replace Engine Oil Filter
  • Check/Replace Automatic Belt Tensioners
  • Check Coolant Hoses for Cracks/Breaks/Hardening
  • Check Fuel Shut-Off Valves for Leaks/Operation
  • Check Gas Piping/Hoses for Leaks/Damage
  • Check Air Induction Piping for Leaks
  • Check Intake Manifold for Vacuum Leaks
  • Check Exhaust Manifold for Leaks
  • Check Exhaust Piping for Leaks
  • Check O2 Sensors/Harness for Damage/Performance
  • Check Catalyst for Mechanical Damage/Performance
  • Clean Debris from Radiator Core
  • Measure/Reset as Needed Intake/Exhaust Valve Clearance
  • Tighten All Hose Clamps on CAC Piping Boots
  • Drain LPL Vaporizer Oil Build Up (if Installed)

Daily/Weekly Checks

  • Check for Fluid Leaks
  • Check Engine Oil Level
  • Check Engine Coolant Level
  • Check Engine Oil Pressure
  • Monitor Oil Pressure
  • Monitor Engine Temperature
  • Monitor 12V System
  • Monitor Gen Phase Balance
  • Monitor Gen Voltage
  • Check Hoses/Clamps/Pipes/Belts/Harness

Every 250 Hours Service

  • Change Oil & Filter (sample)
  • Check Drive Belts for Tension/Cracks/Splits/Glazing
  • Check/Replace Air Cleaner Filter Element

Every 750 Hours Service

  • Change Engine Oil
  • Check/Replace Engine Oil Filter
  • Check/Replace Automatic Belt Tensioners
  • Check Coolant Hoses for Cracks/Breaks/Hardening
  • Check Fuel Shut-Off Valves for Leaks/Operation
  • Check Gas Piping/Hoses for Leaks/Damage
  • Check Air Induction Piping for Leaks
  • Check Intake Manifold for Vacuum Leaks
  • Check Exhaust Manifold for Leaks
  • Check Exhaust Piping for Leaks
  • Check O2 Sensors/Harness for Damage/Performance
  • Check Catalyst for Mechanical Damage/Performance
  • Clean Debris from Radiator Core
  • Measure/Reset as Needed Intake/Exhaust Valve Clearance
  • Tighten All Hose Clamps on CAC Piping Boots
  • Drain LPL Vaporizer Oil Build Up (if Installed)
  • Check/Replace Spark Plugs/Cap
  • Check CCV Filter, Replace if Crank Case Pressure is Above Barometric

Every Year Service

  • Drain, Flush, & Replace Coolant
  • Check/Replace O2 Sensor
  • Check/Replace Catalyst
  • Replace Fan & Water Pump Belts
  • Replace Ignition Coils & Boots
  • Replace Throttle Bodies

Every 24,000 Hours (Top End)

  • Replace Coolant Pumps
  • Replace Thermostats, Gaskets, & O-Rings
  • Replace EPRs
  • Replace Fuel Lock-off Valves
  • Replace Cylinder Heads
  • Replace Rockes Arm Assemblies
  • Replace Turbocharger Assembly
  • Replace Crankcase Ventilation Assembly

Every 48,000 Hours (Overhaul)

  • Replace Piston/Connecting Rod Assemblies & Cylinder Liners
  • Replace Crankshaft Assembly, Bearings, & Seals
  • Replace Camshaft/Bearings/Seals/Lifters/Pushrods/Timing Gears
  • Replace Oil Pump
  • Replace Exhaust Manifold Assembly & Gaskets
  • Replace Front Accessory Drive Pulleys, Idlers, & Seals