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Obtain the Sample and the Analysis
In addition to a good preventive maintenance program, Caterpillar recommends using S·O·S oil analysis at regular scheduled intervals in order to monitor the condition of the engine and the maintenance requirements of the engine.
Each oil sample should be taken when the oil is warm and when the oil is mixed. The sample should be taken at this time in order to ensure that the sample is representative of the oil in the crankcase.
Use the oil sampling valve in order to obtain an S·O·S sample.
To avoid contamination of the oil samples, the tools and the supplies that are used for obtaining oil samples must be clean.
Refer to Special Publication, PEHP6001 for more information on obtaining a good oil sample. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for complete information and assistance in establishing an S·O·S program for your engine.
- Open the engine compartment.
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Illustration 1 g03776322 - The oil sampling valve is on the right side of the machine. The oil sampling valve is located above the oil filter.
- Open the sampling valve. Obtain an oil sample in a suitable container and close the sampling valve. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information" for information that pertains to containing fluid spillage.
- Seal the container and label the container. Send the sample to your Caterpillar dealer for analysis.
- Close the engine compartment.
