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Product: ENGINE - MACHINE

Model: 3408 ENGINE - MACHINE 67U17922
Configuration: 3408B Industrial Engine 67U00001-UP

Operation and Maintenance Manual

3408C & 3412C INDUSTRIAL & EPG DIESEL ENGINES
Media Number -SEBU6945-01 Publication Date -01/12/1999 Date Updated -28/10/2014

Every 250 Hours

You must read and understand the warnings and instructions contained in the Safety section of this
manual, before performing any operation or maintenance procedures.

Engine Oil and Filter(s)

Obtain Oil Analysis

To compliment a good preventative maintenance program, Caterpillar recommends using S*O*S

analysis at regular intervals to monitor the condition of the engine oil maintenance requirements of
your engine.

Obtain Sample

Each oil sample should be taken when the oil is warm and well mixed to ensure that the sample is
representative of the oil in the crankcase. There are two methods recommended to obtain oil samples
from the engine crankcase.

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Oil Sampling Valve

* Use the sampling valve.

* Use a sampling gun inserted into the sump.

NOTE: Refer to How To Take a Good Oil Sample, PEHP6001 for a step-by-step explanation if using
this method of sampling crankcase oil.

Caterpillar recommends using one of the above methods. If either of these methods are not possible,
then use a drain stream method when changing oil.

NOTE: When using the drain stream to obtain the oil sample, do not sample from the beginning or
end of the drain stream. The oil at the beginning or end of the drain stream is not mixed well enough
to be representative of the oil in the crankcase.

Oil Change Intervals

Many conditions exist that can affect the selection of an optimum oil change period. The fundamental
requirement in this decision must be to maintain the lube oil in an acceptable condition that provides
continual engine protection. The quantity and amount of oil available is balanced against the oil's
ability to absorb combustion by-products.

Due to manufacturing tolerances, engine application and maintenance variations, all engines do not
consume fuel and oil at the same rate. The amount of fuel consumed is in direct relation to the
maximum oil change interval selected.

All oils do not perform equally. Lower quality lube oil requires reduced oil change intervals. Oil
analysis provides the best indication of when to change oil.

Consult you Caterpillar dealer for complete information and assistance in establishing an S*O*S oil
analysis program for your engine.

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