Maintenance Interval Schedule
When Required
Battery - ReplaceBattery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Engine - Clean
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Clean/Replace
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Single Element) - Inspect/Replace
Fuel Injection Nozzles - Test/Exchange
Fuel System - Prime
Severe Service Application - Check
Daily
Cooling System Coolant Level - CheckDriven Equipment - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
Fuel System Secondary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
Walk-Around Inspection
Every 50 Service Hours or Weekly
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - DrainEvery 250 Service Hours
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 1) - ObtainEvery 250 Service Hours or 6 Months
Engine Oil Sample - ObtainInitial 500 Hours (for New Systems, Refilled Systems, and Converted Systems)
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - ObtainEvery 500 Service Hours
Alternator and Fan Belts - Inspect/Adjust/ReplaceEvery 500 Service Hours or 1 Year
Battery Electrolyte Level - CheckCooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Clean/Replace
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Single Element) - Inspect/Replace
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Engine Protective Devices - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Radiator - Clean
Every 1000 Service Hours
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/AdjustEvery 2000 Service Hours
Alternator - InspectEngine Mounts - Inspect
Starting Motor - Inspect
Turbocharger - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect
Every Year
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - ObtainEvery 3000 Service Hours
Fuel Injection Nozzles - Test/ExchangeEvery 3000 Service Hours or 2 Years
Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - ChangeCooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace
Every 6000 Service Hours or 3 Years
Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - AddEvery 12 000 Service Hours or 6 Years
Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - ChangeOverhaul
Overhaul ConsiderationsCaterpillar Information System:
3500E EPA Tier 4 Final and IMO-II/III Switchable Marine Engines Air Inlet and Exhaust System Operation - Aftertreatment
464-8152 Top End Overhaul Foundational Kit for 3516 Generator Set Engines{1000} 464-8152 Top End Overhaul Foundational Kit for 3516 Generator Set Engines{1000}
465-6934 Top End Overhaul Foundational Kit for 3516 Generator Set Engines{1000} 465-6934 Top End Overhaul Foundational Kit for 3516 Generator Set Engines{1000}
G3500H 50Hz Generator Sets Engine Oil and Filter - Change
C15 Generator Set Generator Start-up Checklist
464-4051 Top End Overhaul Foundational Kit for 3516 Generator Set Engines{1000} 464-4051 Top End Overhaul Foundational Kit for 3516 Generator Set Engines{1000}
C15 Generator Set Voltage Regulators
G3500H 50Hz Generator Sets Generator Start-up Checklist
C15 Generator Set Parallel Operation
C7.1 Engines NRS Mass Flow Rate Problem
320E and 323E Excavators Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
C15 Generator Set Single Unit Operation
C3.3 Industrial Engine Fuel System Secondary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
C4.4 and C6.6 Engines Oil Consumption Is Excessive
C3.4B Engines Service Tool Features
465-0680 Top End Overhaul Foundational Kit for 3516 Generator Set Engines{1000} 465-0680 Top End Overhaul Foundational Kit for 3516 Generator Set Engines{1000}
C15 Generator Set Generator Bearing Temperature - Test/Record
C15 Generator Set Generator Set - Test
C280-16 Tier 4 Marine Engine and C280-12 Tier 4 Marine Engine Engine Oil Coolers - Remove and Install
C4.4 and C7.1 Engines Oil Contains Coolant
C4.4 and C6.6 Engines Oil Contains Fuel
C13 Industrial Engine Temperature Sensor - Remove and Install - DPF Inlet, SCR Inlet
C3.4B Engines ECM Software - Install
2014/12/24 Accurate Diagnosis of Turbocharger Failure on Certain G3500 Engines {1052}