PISTON-BRAKE 4183832 - Caterpillar

Approximately 85 percent of your engine's operation and maintenance cost reductions can be achieved by keeping your engine operation 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 requirement of your engine and to ensure your engine is operating at peak efficiency.Potential problems can be identified early, thus preventing unnecessary repair cost and unscheduled downtime. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for complete information and assistance in conducting a performance analysis of your engine.Test 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 pin point 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.