Caterpillar — Engine Oil Filter - Change (With Engine Stopped)
Maintenance
From a Caterpillar owner's manual covering: 1YG1-Up, 4CG1-Up, G3612, G3616. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Caterpillar G3612, Caterpillar G3616
Before you start
- Personal injury can result from parts and/or covers under spring pressure.
- Hot oil and components can cause personal injury.
Procedure
- Connect hose from each drain valve (2) to suitable container.
- Open both drain valves (2). Allow oil to drain.
- Be alert to spring force. Gradually loosen but do not remove last two bolts on covers (3). Pry covers loose or tap with rubber mallet.
- Remove wire racks (5). Remove used elements (7).
- Place new elements on wire rack (5). Install wire rack and elements.
- Ensure O-ring seal surfaces clean. Inspect O-ring seals (6). Replace if damaged. Install O-ring seals.
- Install covers (3). Ensure spring seated properly. Close drain valves (2).
- Ensure crankcase filled with oil. Operate prelube pump and rotate control valve (4) to FILL position for each housing. After both housings full, turn control valve to RUN position.
- Start engine. Check for oil leaks.
Specs & values
- Cover spring force up to 240 N (54 lb)
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.