ROTOR 8J0386 - Caterpillar

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The information that is provided is the latest recommendations for Cat machines and diesel engines. This information supersedes all previous published recommendations related to filters.Specific filters, for example High Efficiency or Ultra High Efficiency, may be required for certain applications and use of these special products will be continue to be necessary. Refer to the applicable Operation and Maintenance Manual.This publication is a supplement to the Operation and Maintenance Manual. This publication does not replace the engine-specific Operation and Maintenance Manual.
In order to avoid potential damage to your Cat machine and/or Cat engine, only purchase Cat filters and Cat fluids through your Cat dealer or Cat authorized outlets. For a list of authorized Cat parts outlets in your area, consult your Cat dealer.
If you purchase what appear to be Cat filters and/or Cat fluids through other outlets or sources, you are at a very high risk of purchasing counterfeit products.Counterfeit or "look-alike" products may visually appear the same as the original Cat product, but the product performance and internal quality will typically be very low.Counterfeit or "look-alike" products have a very high likelihood of causing and/or allowing engine and/or machine compartment damage.Many of the guidelines, recommendations, and requirements that are provided in this Special Publication are interrelated. Before using the provided information, the user of this Special Publication is responsible for reading and understanding the information provided.The user of this Special Publication is responsible for following all safety guidelines found in this Special Publication and in the engine and/or machine-specific Operation and Maintenance Manual when performing all recommended and/or required engine, engine systems, and/or machine maintenance.For questions concerning the information presented in this Special Publication and/or in your product Operation and Maintenance Manual, and/or for additional guidelines and recommendations (including maintenance interval recommendations/requirements) consult your Cat dealer.
Commercial products that make generic claims of meeting "Cat" requirements without listing the specific Cat recommendations and requirements that are met may not provide acceptable performance. Commercial products may cause reduced engine and/or machine fluid compartment life. Refer to this Special Publication and refer to product specific Operation and Maintenance Manual for Cat filter recommendations and requirements.
Heavy loads and cycles, working in dusty environment, filling machine compartments with contaminated fluids, and poor system cleanliness are some of the contributors to shorter filter life. Filter maintenance intervals may be shorter under these conditions.
Refer to the appropriate Operation and Maintenance Manual for guidance.Early filter plugging or even filter collapse may occur when operating in dusty environment, operating in heavily contaminated environments, operating at heavy loads and cycles, using fluids that are not clean and/or poorly maintaining systems cleanliness. If the plugged filters are not changed, component or engine damage may occur. The plugged filters cause restriction of the fluid flow and shutdown in some cases. Plugged filters cannot protect the engine or machine compartment from contamination. This contamination