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Engine Fluid Requirements

Oil Specification

SAE 15W-40 (~1200ppm Zinc), API CK-4

Coolant Specification

Non-nitrited extended life OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 50/50 mix. Recommended, Delo XLC or Shell Rotella ELC Nitrite Free

Oil Specification

SAE 15W-40 Low Ash Gas engine oil (.25-.5% by wt), API CD/CF or higher

Coolant Specification

Non-nitrited extended life OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 50/50 mix. Recommended, Delo XLC or Shell Rotella ELC Nitrite Free

Oil Specification

SAE 15W-40 Low Ash Gas engine oil (.25-.5% by wt), API CD/CF or higher

Coolant Specification

Non-nitrited extended life OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 50/50 mix. Recommended, Delo XLC or Shell Rotella ELC Nitrite Free

Oil Specification

SAE 15W-40 Low Ash Gas engine oil (.25-.5% by wt), API CD/CF or higher

Coolant Specification

Non-nitrited extended life OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 50/50 mix. Recommended, Delo XLC or Shell Rotella ELC Nitrite Free

Oil Specification

SAE 15W-40 Low Ash Gas engine oil (.25-.5% by wt), API CD/CF or higher

Coolant Specification

Non-nitrited extended life OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 50/50 mix. Recommended, Delo XLC or Shell Rotella ELC Nitrite Free

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

Every Service/Daily/Weekly Checks

  • Check for Fluid Leaks
  • Check Engine Oil Level
  • Check Engine Coolant Level
  • Monitor Engine Oil Pressure
  • Monitor Engine Coolant Temperature
  • Monitor Battery Charging Voltage
  • Monitor IAT/MAT (Intake Air Temp, Manifold Air Temp)
  • Monitor Gen Output Voltage
  • Monitor Gen Voltage
  • Monitor Gen Phase Balance
  • Monitor Gen Voltage
  • Check Hoses/Clamps/Pipes/Belts/Electrical Harness

500 Hour Initial Service

  • Change Engine Oil and Filter(s)
  • Adjust Valve Lash
  • Check Engine Coolant Level
  • Check Engine Oil Pressure
  • Check/Replace Hoses/Clamps/Pipes/Belts/Harness

Every 750 Hours Service

  • Perform Every Service Checks (Pre and Post Shutdown)
  • Change Oil & Filter (Oil Sample Recommended)
  • Replace Spark Plugs
  • Inspect Ignition Coils and Boots
  • Check/Adjust Valve Lash
  • Check/Replace Air Filter
  • Check/Replace Hoses/Clamps/Pipes/Belts/Harness

Every 8,000 Hours Service

Top End Overhaull, Including The Following

  • Cylinder Heads
  • Rocker Arm Assemblies
  • Thermostats, Gaskets and O-Rings
  • Water Pump
  • Engine Coolant
  • Charging Alternator
  • Throttle Body
  • Ignition Coils and Boots
  • Inspect/Replace O2 Sensors
  • Inspect/Replace Catalyst

Every 16,000 Hours Service

  • Top End Overhaull (Same as 8,000 Hours Service)
  • Cooling Fan Hub
  • Crank Case Ventilation System
  • Oil Coolers
  • Camshaft, Bearings, Seals, Lifters, Pushrods, Timing Gears
  • Exhaust Manifold Assembly and Gaskets
  • Piston and Connecting Rod Assemblies and Cylinder Liners
  • Fuel Mixer(s)
  • EPR(s)
  • Fuel Lock-Off Valve(s)

Every 24,000 Hours Service

Full Overhaull

  • Top End Overhaull (Same as 8,000 Hours Service)
  • Crankshaft Assembly, Bearings and Seals
  • Oil Pump

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

Every Service/Daily/Weekly Checks

  • Check for Fluid Leaks
  • Check Engine Oil Level
  • Check Engine Coolant Level
  • Monitor Engine Oil Pressure
  • Monitor Engine Coolant Temperature
  • Monitor Battery Charging Voltage
  • Monitor IAT/MAT (Intake Air Temp, Manifold Air Temp)
  • Monitor Gen Output Voltage
  • Monitor Gen Voltage
  • Monitor Gen Phase Balance
  • Monitor Gen Voltage
  • Check Hoses/Clamps/Pipes/Belts/Electrical Harness

500 Hour Initial Service

  • Change Engine Oil and Filter(s)
  • Adjust Valve Lash
  • Check Engine Coolant Level
  • Check Engine Oil Pressure
  • Check/Replace Hoses/Clamps/Pipes/Belts/Harness

Every 750 Hours Service

  • Perform Every Service Checks (Pre and Post Shutdown)
  • Change Oil & Filter (Oil Sample Recommended)
  • Replace Spark Plugs
  • Inspect Ignition Coils and Boots
  • Check/Adjust Valve Lash
  • Check/Replace Air Filter
  • Check/Replace Hoses/Clamps/Pipes/Belts/Harness

Every 8,000 Hours Service

Top End Overhaull, Including The Following

  • Cylinder Heads
  • Rocker Arm Assemblies
  • Thermostats, Gaskets and O-Rings
  • Water Pump
  • Engine Coolant
  • Charging Alternator
  • Throttle Body
  • Ignition Coils and Boots
  • Inspect/Replace O2 Sensors
  • Inspect/Replace Catalyst

Every 16,000 Hours Service

  • Top End Overhaull (Same as 8,000 Hours Service)
  • Cooling Fan Hub
  • Crank Case Ventilation System
  • Oil Coolers
  • Camshaft, Bearings, Seals, Lifters, Pushrods, Timing Gears
  • Exhaust Manifold Assembly and Gaskets
  • Piston and Connecting Rod Assemblies and Cylinder Liners
  • Fuel Mixer(s)
  • EPR(s)
  • Fuel Lock-Off Valve(s)

Every 24,000 Hours Service

Full Overhaull

  • Top End Overhaull (Same as 8,000 Hours Service)
  • Crankshaft Assembly, Bearings and Seals
  • Oil Pump

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