Caterpillar C27 / C32 — Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Maintenance · Engine Lubrication
For the Caterpillar C27 / C32, from the Caterpillar owner's manual.
Applies to: Caterpillar C32
Before you start
- Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury.
- Do not fill the oil filters with oil before installing them.
- Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds.
Parts for this job
- 1R-1808 Oil filter Amazon eBay $141.00 eBay $59.99 NAPA $45.70 NAPA $45.70 KuduParts $80.00 FridayParts $81.99
Part numbers from the service-parts list for Caterpillar C32. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.
Procedure
- After the engine has been run at normal operating temperature, stop the engine.
- Drain the crankcase using the drain valve or by removing the oil drain plug; clean and install the drain plugs.
- Remove the oil filter with a 1U-8760 Chain Wrench.
- Cut the oil filter open with a 175-7546 Oil Filter Cutter Gp; inspect the pleats for metal debris.
- Clean the sealing surface of the filter mounting base and ensure all old gasket is removed.
- Apply clean engine oil to the new oil filter gasket.
- Install the oil filter; tighten by hand according to the instructions on the filter. Do not overtighten.
- Remove the oil filler cap; fill the crankcase with oil. Do not overfill.
- Start the engine and run at LOW IDLE for two minutes; inspect the oil filter for leaks.
- Stop the engine and allow oil to drain back to the sump for a minimum of ten minutes.
- Check the oil level; maintain between the ADD and FULL marks on the oil level gauge.
Tools required
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Full service-parts list: Caterpillar C32 →
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.