ROD AS 2243245 - Caterpillar

The oil change interval will be affected by the following items:
Engine application
Size of the oil sump
Fuel type
Oil type
Ambient air conditions
Air/fuel ratioThe S O S oil analysis program analyzes used oil in order to determine if the oil change interval is suitable for your specific engine. In the absence of S O S oil analysis, change the engine oil and engine oil filters according to the interval that is listed in Table 1.
Table 1
3500 and 3500B Generator Set Oil Change Intervals    
Engine     Sump Capacity     Oil Change Interval    
Engines With a Standard Sump    
3508
3508B    
227 L (60 US gal)     Every 500 Service Hours    
3512
3512B    
318 L (84 US gal)    
3516
3516B    
405 L (107 US gal)    
Engines With a Deep Sump    
3508
3508B    
443 L (117 US gal)     Every 1000 Service Hours    
3512
3512B    
625 L (165 US gal)    
3516
3516B    
807 L (213 US gal)    
Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact the skin.
Drain the Oil
Do not drain the oil when the engine is cold. As the oil cools, suspended waste particles settle on the bottom of the oil pan. The waste particles are not removed when the cold oil is drained. Drain the crankcase when the oil is warm. This method allows proper draining of the waste particles that are suspended in the oil.Failure to follow this recommended procedure will allow the waste particles to be recirculated through the engine lubrication system with the new oil.
After the engine has been operated at normal operating temperature, STOP the engine.
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, "Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Drain the oil according to the equipment on the engine.
Illustration 1 g01410768
(1) Oil drain
Open oil drain (1). After the oil has drained, close the oil drain.
If a suction device is inserted into the oil pan, ensure that the suction device is clean. This will prevent dirt from entering into the oil pan. Be careful not to strike the engine oil suction tubes or the piston cooling jets.
If a suction device that attaches to the oil drain is used, ensure that the suction device is clean. Attach the suction device to the oil drain. Open the oil drain. After the oil has drained, close the oil drain and remove the suction device.
If the oil drain valve has a "quick connect" coupling, attach the coupling. Open the drain valve in order to drain the crankcase. After the oil has drained, close the drain valve. Disconnect the coupling.
Replace the engine oil filter elements before