Caterpillar 3044C — Cooling System Coolant Level - Check
Maintenance
For the Caterpillar 3044C, from the Caterpillar owner's manual.
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Before you start
- Pressurized System: Hot coolant can cause serious burns.
Procedure
- Check coolant level when engine stopped and cool.
- With recovery tank: observe level, maintain to COLD FULL mark.
- Loosen filler cap, remove. Pour proper coolant mixture into tank. Do not fill above COLD FULL mark.
- Clean filler cap and receptacle. Reinstall and inspect for leaks.
- Without recovery tank: remove filler cap slowly. Maintain coolant level within 13 mm of bottom of filler pipe.
- Clean filler cap, check gaskets, replace if damaged. Reinstall. Inspect for leaks.
Specs & values
- 13 mm
Source: Caterpillar owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.