INJECTOR GP-FUEL 10R0782 - Caterpillar

You must read and understand the warnings and instructions contained in the Safety section of this manual before performing any operation or maintenance procedures. All PM Level 1 maintenance is to be performed at the interval specified in the Maintenance Management Schedule or Oil and Filter Change Interval chart in this publication.Before proceeding with PM Level 1 maintenance, perform all Daily maintenance requirements.Scheduled Oil Sampling (S O S) Analysis
Obtain Sample
To compliment a good preventive maintenance program, Caterpillar recommends using S O S at regular scheduled intervals to monitor the condition and maintenance requirements of your engine.Each oil sample should be taken when the oil is warm and well mixed to ensure that the sample is representative of the oil in the crankcase.There are two methods recommended to obtain S O S samples from the 3208 engine. * Use the sampling valve installed on the engine for samples.* Use a sampling gun inserted into the sump.Caterpillar recommends using one of above methods. If these methods are not feasible, then use a drain stream method when changing oil. When using the drain stream to obtain the oil sample, do not sample from the first or final draining. The oil at the beginning or end of the drain stream is not mixed well enough to be representative of the oil in the crankcase. Refer to "How to Take a Good Oil Sample," Form PEHP6001 for a step-by-step explanation if using this method of sampling crankcase oil.Consult your Caterpillar dealer for complete information and assistance in establishing an S O S program for your 3208 truck engine.Engine Oil and Filter(s)
Change Oil
The vehicle must be parked on a level surface to perform this maintenance procedure. Refer to the Lubricant Specifications, Lubricant Viscosities chart and Oil and Filter Change Interval chart in this manual for recommendations regarding additional information for this engine maintenance topic.
The oil and filter change interval is established by the engine oil sump capacity and Mileage (Kilometer)/Service Hour charts found in this publication. This maintenance should be performed according to the Mileage (Kilometer)/Service Hour chart and S O S analysis or Every 3 Months, whichever occurs first. Mileage and kilometer figures have been left blank in the Maintenance Management Schedule. If mileage (kilometer) figures are used to determine the service intervals, calculate the average mph (km/h) the truck operates. Multiplying the average mph (km/h) figure by the recommended service hour interval for the engine sump capacity will equal the service interval in miles (kilometers). Enter the figures in the Maintenance Management Schedule for your engine. Drain the crankcase with the engine stopped and the oil warm to allow for the draining of waste particles that are suspended in the oil.1. Remove the crankcase drain plug and allow the oil to drain.2. Install the crankcase drain plug and tighten it to 70 14 N m (50 10 lb ft).Failure to follow this recommended procedure would result in waste particles being recirculated through your engine lubrication system with the new