PISTON & ROD GP 4155518 - Caterpillar

Obtain at Every 3000 Hour Interval
Approximately 85 percent of your engine's operation and maintenance cost is the cost of the fuel. Therefore, substantial cost reductions can be achieved by keeping your engine operating at peak efficiency. The fuel economy and performance of the engine is affected by the application and specifications, how it is operated and the condition of the engine. Each plays an important part in minimizing your overall owning and operating cost.Caterpillar recommends a regularly scheduled analysis to monitor the condition and maintenance requirements of your engine and to ensure your engine is operating at peak efficiency.Potential problems can be identified early, thus preventing unnecessary repair costs and unscheduled downtime. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for complete information and assistance in conducting a performance analysis of your engine.Tests normally conducted by your Caterpillar dealer can: * confirm your engine is operating efficiently and within specification.* identify potential problems.* determine components or systems that should be adjusted, replaced, etc.Fuel rate and boost are the primary indicators of your engine's performance and the analysis of this data will help pinpoint potential problems faster.Regular performance testing of your engine can be cost effective to help lower fuel costs and lower costs associated with maintenance, repairs and overhauls.