Cat Maintenance

CAT 3208 High Performance Engine Maintenance Schedule

Use fuel consumption, hours or time interval, whichever occurs first

Daily

Engine Crankcase Oil - Check oil level
Cooling System - Check Level
Water Separator - Drain water and sediment
Walk-around inspection - Check engine for leaks and loose connections
Air Cleaner Indicator (if equipped) - Check service indicator/Inspect air
cleaner element
Marine Transmission - Check oil level

Every 1800 Liters (480 gal) of fuel or 50 hours

Zinc Rods - Inspect/Replace
Aftercooler Drain Plug (if equipped) - Inspect
Air Cleaner - Clean foam filter element (if equipped)
Every 9000 Liters (2400 gal) of fuel or 250 hours or Every Year
Scheduled Oil Sampling program - obtain
Engine and Oil Filter - Change
Fuel System - Replace final fuel filter
Batteries - Check/Clean electrolyte level
Crankcase Breather - Clean
Primary Fuel Filter/Water Separator - Inspect/Replace element
Engine Protective Devices - Inspect/Check
Sea Water Strainer - Inspect / Clean
Sea Water Pump - Replace impeller and cam
Cooling System (Conventional) - Test for supplemental coolant additive
concentration / obtain coolant sample for analysis
Belts, Hoses, and Clamps - Inspect/Adjust/Replace when necessary
Oil Fumes Separator Canister (if equipped) - Clean/replace elements
Exhaust Restricter (if equipped) - Inspect/Adjust linkage
Engine Valve Lash (at first oil change only) - Check/Adjust

Every 36,000 Liters (9600 gal) of fuel or 1000 Hours or Two Years

Aftercooler Core - Clean
Cooling System (DEAC) - Clean/Flush/Change coolant, check coolant level,replace thermostats
Fuel Pump/Governor Housing - Drain
PCV Valve (if equipped) - Check diaphragm and hoses
Marine Gear Oil Cooler Core (if equipped) - Inspect/Clean
Marine Transmission - Change oil/Clean Screen

Every 72,000 Liters (19,200 gal) of Fuel or 2000 Hours

Engine Valve Lash - Adjust
Sea Water Pump - Inspect/Replace seals and Bearings
Coolant Hoses - Replace
Fuel Injection Nozzles - Test
Air/Fuel Ratio Control (if equipped) - Check/Adjust
Turbocharger (if equipped) - Inspect/Check
Starting Motor - Inspect
Crankcase Torsional vibration Damper and Engine Mounts - Inspect/Check
Heat Exchanger - Inspect/Clean
Marine Engine Performance Analysis - Obtain Report
Alternator - Inspect

Every 108,000 Liters ( 28,500 gal) of Fuel or 3000 Hours or Two Years

Water Temperature Regulator (Thermostat) - Replace
Cooling System (Conventional) - Clean/Replace coolant
Cooling System (Extended Life) - Add extender

Every 6000 Hours or Four Years

Engine Coolant (Extended Life) - Clean/Flush/Replace coolant

Overhaul Every 114,000 Liters (30,000 gal) of fuel

To minimize downtime and provide you with the lowest cost and highest value, Caterpillar recommends that the engine be overhauled before failure by scheduling an overhaul with your Caterpillar dealer.

*The oil change interval is based on fuel consumption. The sump capacity of 15 liters (16 U.S. quarts) will allow the maximum consumption of 9000 liters (2400 U.S Gallons) of fuel by the engine. This would be an average fuel consumption of 36 L/hr (9.6 gal/hr). Therefore, use fuel consumption as the best indicator of oil change interval. Confirm the interval with the Scheduled Oil Sample analysis or consult your Caterpillar dealer.