Caterpillar C15 Industrial Engine — Engine Storage Procedure - Check
Maintenance
For the Caterpillar C15 Industrial Engine, from the Caterpillar owner's manual.
Applies to: Caterpillar C1.5 engine
Procedure
- If the engine will be stored for more than three months, a complete protection procedure is recommended. See SEHS9031.
- Use volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI) oil to prevent internal engine damage due to moisture during storage.
- 0.9 L (1.0 qt) of 4C-6792 VCI oil will treat 28.4 L (30.0 qt) of engine oil. This gives a 3 percent concentration.
- The engine must be completely sealed when stored for the VCI oil to function properly.
- VCI oil is easily cleaned from the engine by running the engine to operating temperature.
Tools required
- 4C-6792 VCI oil Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- 0.9 L of 4C-6792 eBay VCI oil treats 28.4 L of engine oil
- 3 percent concentration of VCI oil
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.