Caterpillar 3516C / 3516C Generator Set — Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Maintenance · Engine oil and oil filters
For the Caterpillar 3516C / 3516C Generator Set, from the Caterpillar operator's manual.
Applies to: Caterpillar 3516C, Caterpillar 3516C engine
Before you start
- Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury
- Do not drain the oil when the engine is cold
- Personal injury can result from parts and/or covers under spring pressure
Parts for this job
- 3890434 Oil filter — Caterpillar 3516C Amazon eBay $82.42 PartsGeek $30.97 NAPA $45.70
- 3890434 Oil filter — Caterpillar 3516C engine Amazon eBay $82.42 PartsGeek $30.97 NAPA $45.70
Part numbers from the service-parts lists for Caterpillar 3516C, Caterpillar 3516C engine. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.
Procedure
- Operate engine at normal operating temperature, then STOP the engine.
- Drain the oil according to the equipment on the engine.
- Replace the engine oil filter elements before filling the crankcase.
- Remove cover, spring, O-ring seal, retainer and oil filter elements.
- Clean cover, spring, O-ring seal, retainer and inside of oil filter housing.
- Install new oil filter elements; install new O-ring seal if damaged.
- Install retainer, spring and cover.
- Fill crankcase; start engine and check for oil leaks.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Replace filters every oil change or when differential pressure reaches 103 kPa (15 psi)
- Crank engine until oil pressure gauge indicates 70 kPa (10 psi)
Full service-parts list: Caterpillar 3516C →, Caterpillar 3516C engine →
Source: Caterpillar operator'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.