Caterpillar C1.7 / C2.2 — Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Maintenance · Engine lubrication system
For the Caterpillar C1.7 / C2.2, from the Caterpillar owner's manual.
Applies to: Caterpillar C2.2
Before you start
- Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury.
- Do not fill the oil filters with oil before installing them.
Parts for this job
- 220-1523 Oil filter Amazon Amazon eBay $21.56 eBay $21.56 NAPA $9.09 KuduParts $18.00 FridayParts $19.95
Part numbers from the service-parts list for Caterpillar C2.2. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.
Procedure
- Drain the crankcase with the engine stopped and the oil warm.
- Remove the oil filter with a 1U-8760 Chain Wrench.
- Cut the oil filter open with a 175-7546 Oil Filter Cutter Gp to inspect debris.
- Clean the sealing surface of the cylinder block.
- Apply clean engine oil to the new oil filter seal.
- Install the oil filter and tighten by hand per the filter instructions.
- Fill the crankcase with the correct amount of oil.
- Crank the engine with the fuel OFF to fill the oil filters.
- Start the engine and run at LOW IDLE for 2 minutes.
- Stop the engine and allow oil to drain back for a minimum of 10 minutes.
- Check the oil level between the ADD and FULL marks.
Tools required
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Maintain oil level between ADD and FULL marks
Full service-parts list: Caterpillar C2.2 →
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.