CORE AS-AFTCLR 2518431 - Caterpillar

Hot oil and components can cause personal injury.Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.
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, NENG2500, "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.
The power train oil filter is located on the right side of the machine behind the access cover that faces front of the machine.Note: The Caterpillar recommended filter is a special high efficiency design. Use only the recommended filter.
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Open the access door above the right fender. Remove drain plug (1) in order to remove a small amount of oil. Use a wrench in order to remove filter housing (2).
Remove the filter element and properly discard the filter element.
Clean the filter element housing and clean filter bases with a clean cloth.
Inspect the seal. If the seal is damaged, replace the seal.
Install a new filter element. Install the filter element housing cover.
Start the engine.
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Some components are removed for clarity.
Check the oil.
Remove filler cap and dipstick (3).
Check oil level.HOT OIL:Use the "ENGINE RUNNING AT LOW IDLE WARM OIL" side of the dipstick (3). Check when the transmission is in NEUTRAL and the engine is running at LOW IDLE. The oil should be at operating temperature. Maintain the oil level between the "FULL" and "ADD" marks. This procedure is the only accurate way to check the oil level.Note: For optimum results, allow the machine to stabilize for 5 minutes before checking the oil level.COLD OIL:Check the "ENGINE STOPPED COLD OIL" side of the dipstick (3) while the engine is stopped. Maintain the oil between the "FULL" and "ADD" marks. This method should be used as reference only.
If necessary, add oil.
Clean the filler cap and the dipstick. Install the filler cap.
Close the access door.