Caterpillar — System Fill
Maintenance · Cooling system
From a Caterpillar service manual covering: G3600, G3606, G3608, G3612, G3616. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Caterpillar G3606, Caterpillar G3608, Caterpillar G3612, Caterpillar G3616, Caterpillar G3606 engine, Caterpillar G3608 engine, Caterpillar G3612 engine, Caterpillar G3616 engine
Procedure
- Remove pressure cap when filling by pumping coolant through bottom of engine.
- Maximum fill rate through filler cap is 19 L/min (5 gal/min).
- Maximum fill rate through bottom is 112 L/min (30 gal/min).
- Loosen vent line connection at front of engine to purge air from cylinder block.
Specs & values
- 19 L/min cap
- 112 L/min bottom
Full service-parts list: Caterpillar G3608 →
Source: Caterpillar service 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.