The Caterpillar C2.2 DIT is a 2.2 L turbocharged engine rated at 1500 rpm. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the C2.2.
Also known as: Caterpillar C2.2 DIT
Part of the Caterpillar C2.2 engine family — 3 variants share parts & fitment.
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
|---|---|
| Aspiration | turbocharged |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Item | Action | Hours | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Water and Sediment | Drain | 50 hr | Every 50 Service Hours or Weekly | |
| Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 1) | Test | 250 hr | Every 250 Service Hours - Obtain | |
| Engine Oil Sample | Test | 250 hr | Every 250 Service Hours - Obtain | |
| Battery Electrolyte Level | Check | 500 hr | 12 mo | Every 500 Service Hours or 1 Year |
| Belts | Inspect | 500 hr | Every 500 Service Hours - Inspect/Adjust | |
| Engine Air Cleaner Element | Replace | 500 hr | Every 500 Service Hours | |
| Engine Oil and Filter | Change | 500 hr | 12 mo | Every 500 Service Hours or 1 Year |
| Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element | Replace | 500 hr | 12 mo | Every 500 Service Hours or 1 Year |
| Fuel System Secondary Filter | Replace | 500 hr | 12 mo | Every 500 Service Hours or 1 Year - replace primary and secondary at the same time |
| Hoses and Clamps | Inspect | 500 hr | 12 mo | Every 500 Service Hours or 1 Year - Inspect/Replace |
| Radiator | Clean | 500 hr | 12 mo | Every 500 Service Hours or 1 Year |
| engine | Other | 500 hr | Cat compact diesel lineup offers 500-hour maintenance intervals and single-side service access | |
| Alternator and Fan Belts | Replace | 1000 hr | Every 1000 Service Hours | |
| Engine Valve Lash | Check | 1000 hr | Every 1000 Service Hours | |
| Turbocharger | Inspect | 1000 hr | Every 1000 Service Hours | |
| Engine Crankcase Breather Element | Replace | 1500 hr | Every 1500 Service Hours | |
| Alternator | Inspect | 2000 hr | Every 2000 Service Hours | |
| Engine Mounts | Inspect | 2000 hr | Every 2000 Service Hours | |
| Starting Motor | Inspect | 2000 hr | Every 2000 Service Hours | |
| Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) | Change | 3000 hr | 24 mo | Every 3000 Service Hours or 2 Years |
| Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator | Replace | 3000 hr | Every 3000 Service Hours | |
| Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve | Clean | 3000 hr | Every 3000 Service Hours - also clean connecting pipe and exhaust cooler; reset EGR maintenance timer; 100 hours allowed to complete | |
| Water Pump | Inspect | 3000 hr | Every 3000 Service Hours | |
| Aftercooler Core | Inspect | 4000 hr | Every 4000 Service Hours | |
| Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) | Other | 6000 hr | 36 mo | Every 6000 Service Hours or 3 Years - Add |
| Cooling System Coolant (ELC) | Change | 12000 hr | 72 mo | Every 12 000 Service Hours or 6 Years |
| Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) | Test | 12 mo | Every Year - Obtain |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearance | Fan clearance (A) between cover edge and fan blade tip | 10 | mm | four cylinder turbocharged engine |
| Clearance | Fan clearance (A) between cover edge and fan blade tip | 5 | mm | three cylinder engine |
| Clearance | Fan clearance (A) between cover edge and fan blade tip | 8 | mm | four cylinder turbocharged aftercooled engine |
| Other | Engine rotation (flywheel end) | Counterclockwise | ||
| Other | New belt tension | 400 to 489 | N | new belt |
| Other | Rating condition (diesel 7 L and higher) | 99 kPa (29.31 in Hg) dry barometer, 25°C (77°F) | SAE J1995 inlet air standard | |
| Other | Rating condition (diesel up to 6.6 L) | 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg) total barometric pressure, 1 kPa (.295 in Hg) vapor pressure, 25°C (77°F) | ISO/TR14396 inlet air standard | |
| Other | Rating condition (gas) | 100 kPa (29.61 in Hg) and 25°C (77°F) | SAE J1349 standard | |
| Other | Used belt tension | 267 to 356 | N | used belt in operation 30 minutes or more at rated speed |
| Pressure | Cooling system filler cap pressure | 110 | kPa | four cylinder engine |
| Pressure | Cooling system filler cap pressure | 95 | kPa | three cylinder engine |
| Pressure | Engine oil pressure with SAE10W30 | 207 to 413 | kPa | at rated rpm |
| Pressure | Maximum air pressure for cleaning purposes | 205 | kPa | |
| Pressure | Maximum water pressure for cleaning purposes | 275 | kPa | |
| Speed | Overspeed limit (700 RPM above the given speed) | 2800 | RPM | C1.7 turbocharged; C2.2 turbocharged; C2.2 turbocharged with charge cooler |
| Temperature | Jacket water coolant temperature typical range | 82 to 96 | °C | |
| Temperature | Maximum allowable coolant temperature with pressurized cooling system at 90 kPa | 112 | °C | |
| Torque | Air cleaner service indicator | 2 | N·m | |
| Torque | Alternator belt adjuster bolt (1) and bolt (2) | 25 | N·m | |
| Torque | Alternator belt nut (4) and bolt (5) | 25 | N·m | |
| Torque | Belts adjust bolt (1), bolt (3), nut and bolt (4) | 22 | N·m | |
| Torque | Crankcase breather cap assembly | 10 | N·m | |
| Torque | Fuel filter bowl | 10 | N·m | |
| Torque | Radiator drain plug (2) three cylinder and (3) four cylinder turbocharged | 4 | N·m | |
| Torque | Radiator drain plug (4) four cylinder turbocharged aftercooled | 6 | N·m | |
| Torque | Secondary fuel filter vent screw | 24 | N·m | |
| Valve clearance | Exhaust valve lash | 0.20 | mm | cold |
| Valve clearance | Inlet valve lash | 0.20 | mm | cold |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Caterpillar EC-1 (Cat ELC) - Preferred | 1:1 mixture of water and glycol; Cat ELC service life 12000 hours or six years | |||
| Coolant | Cat DEAC | Diesel; 3,000 Service Hours or Three Years; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis | |||
| Coolant | Cat ELC | Diesel; 12,000 Service Hours or Six Years; add Cat ELC Extender at 6,000 service hours or one half of service life; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis | |||
| Coolant | Cat NGEC | Natural Gas; 16,000 Service Hours or Three Years; use interval that occurs first | |||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO-ULS | 8.9 L | C2.2 Turbocharged and Turbocharged Aftercooled crankcase oil sump refill capacity | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO-ULS SAE 10W-30 | EMA; API; SAE | 4.5 L | C1.7 crankcase oil sump refill capacity | |
| Engine oil | Cat DEO-ULS SAE 15W-40 | EMA; API; SAE | Passes proprietary tests (piston ring sticking, oil control, wear, soot) | ||
| Engine oil | Cat NGEO | Natural Gas | |||
| Engine oil | low sulfated ash oil | Required for U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV engines. | |||
| Engine oil | Cat Arctic DEO SYN SAE 0W-30 | -40°C to 30°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SYN SAE 5W-40 | -30°C to 50°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SAE 10W-30 | -18°C to 40°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SAE 15W-40 | -9°C to 50°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Fuel | Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) | Contains less than or equal to 15 parts per million sulfur (mg/kg); required for U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV engines. B20 biodiesel capability available. | |||
| Fuel | 35° API gravity at 60°F (16°C) | LHV 18,390 Btu/lb (42 780 kJ/kg) | Fuel at 85°F (29°C) weighing 7.001 lbs/U.S. gal (838.9 g/liter) | ||
| Fuel | Ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) | EPA prescribed fuel | Refer to SEBU6251 for distillate fuel specification | ||
| Grease | Caterpillar greases (moderate to high performance) | Purge joint when switching grease or supplier | |||
| Grease | Cat Generator Set Grease | Part Number 108-8611 |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Code | Name | Meaning | Severity | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5838-14 | EGR Valve Malfunction : Special Instruction | Active at 3100 hours if cleaning and reset not performed; amber warning lamp flashes and the engine is derated | Warning | Perform the EGR valve cleaning and reset the EGR maintenance timer. |
| 5838-31 | EGR Valve Malfunction | Active at 3000 hours; amber warning lamp becomes solid; informs operator that cleaning and reset are required | Warning | Clean the EGR valve, connecting pipe and exhaust cooler and reset the EGR maintenance timer within 100 hours. |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
⚠ Ensure the engine cannot be started while this maintenance is performed.
⚠ Hot engine components can cause burns.
⚠ Batteries give off combustible gases which can explode.
⚠ Pressurized System: Hot coolant can cause serious burns.
⚠ Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury.
⚠ Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury.
⚠ Do not fill the oil filters with oil before installing them.
Tools: 1U-8760 Chain Wrench, 175-7546 Oil Filter Cutter Gp
⚠ Do not loosen the high-pressure fuel lines to purge air.
⚠ Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as ether.
⚠ Do not start the engine under load.
⚠ Stopping the engine immediately after it has been working under load can result in overheating and accelerated wear.
⚠ Do not use ECM or ECM sensors or their grounding points for grounding the welder.
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| g06164568 | (1) Air charge cooler (Engines with Factory Installed Radiators) | air_charge_cooler |
| 198-5314 | Air Primary | air_filter |
| 244-0514 | Air filter | air_filter |
| 246-5011 | Air Filter | air_filter |
| 247-1378 | Air filter | air_filter |
| 247-1380 | Air Filter | air_filter |
| 263-1285 | Air filter | air_filter |
| 266-2793 | Air Filter | air_filter |
| AEHQ5900-01 | Air Cleaner, Dual Element, Radial Seal | air_filter |
| g06164558 | (1) Coolant filler cap (Engines with Factory Installed Radiators) | coolant_filler_cap |
| g06103572 | (1) Electric fuel priming pump (Off Engine Components for Three and Four Cylinder Engines) | electric_fuel_pump |
| g06103579 | (1) Electronic unit injector (Model View Illustrations) | electronic_unit_injector |
| 033-7854 | Filter fuel | fuel_filter |
| 150-4142 | Filter fuel | fuel_filter |
| 155-8080 | Filter fuel | fuel_filter |
| 276-1804 | Fuel | fuel_filter |
| 276-1806 | Fuel Filter | fuel_filter |
| 308-7298 | Filter water separator | fuel_filter |
| 035-8059 | Glow plug | glow_plug |
| g03881462 | Ground to battery (Electrical System) | grounding |
| g03881463 | Alternate ground to battery (Electrical System) | grounding |
| g03886691 | (1) High-pressure line (4 Cylinder engine) | high_pressure_line |
| 252-1466 | Fuel injector | injector |
| g06068852 | (Typical example) Model View Illustrations (Product Information) | model_view_illustration |
| i06713414 | Model View Illustrations (Product Information) | model_view_illustration |
| 220-1523 | Engine Oil | oil_filter |
| 1540867 | Connecting rod | other_service |
| 1566980 | Connecting rod | other_service |
| 877201-4 | Ignition kit | other_service |
| M0064264-06 | Fuel Injection Lines - Install | other_service |
| g06508459 | Engine Electronics | other_service |
| i03635086 | Engine Starting | other_service |
| i03648639 | Engine Stopping | other_service |
| i08258438 | Before Starting Engine | other_service |
| 183-4320 | Lift/transfer pump | pump |
| KM-BD-909035 | Hydraulic Track Adjuster Seal Kit | seal |
| 249-5541 | Thermostat | thermostat |
| 251-7660 | Thermostat | thermostat |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
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The Caterpillar C2.2 DIT has a displacement of 2.2 liters.
The Caterpillar C2.2 DIT powers 1 generator set(s), including Caterpillar C2.2.