File Under Engines
FLUID ANALYSIS GUIDE
Machine Profiles
C-15 Engines
Serial Number Range: MBN
Lubrication Recommendations
For complete information concerning lubrication
recommendations, refer to Caterpillar Machine
Lubricant Recommendations. Form SEBU6250.
Filter Inspection
Recommend that filters be saved for inspection.
Plastic bags are convenient for retaining the filters
until they can be cut open for inspection. The
4C5084 Filter Cutting Tool is available for this
purpose. Be alert for visible pieces of synthetic
friction material or metal, which may indicate a
problem.
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NOTICE
Information supplied by this document is intended to be
used only as a general guideline for interpretation.
Model-specific information supplied by this document is
subject to change and may vary on a machine-by-machine
basis. Most often, changes to major components changes
are delineated by specific serial number breaks and/or
prefix changes. Equipment may need to consult current
Operations & Maintenance Manuals, Parts Manuals, Service
Manuals or other reference materials for details for a
specific serial number machine.
Wear tables, provided elsewhere by Caterpillar, were
developed for average conditions and are intended to
reflect expected values at normal oil change periods. They
may be too high or too low for some specific machine
applications. Interpretations should be based on the trend
of wear values in each compartment whenever possible.
 Engine Timing gear
Oil pump
Serial Number Range: MBN Air compressor
Engine Model: C-15
Horsepower Rating: 435HP, 475HP, 500Hp, @ Valve Train Material
2100RPM (STD & Brake saver Config) Valves iron
435/500HP & 475/500HP @ 2100 RPM Guides cst iron
525HP @ 2100 RPM (new rating) Rocker arms ductile cst iron
Oil Change Interval: Rocker shaft
Filter Change Interval:
Sump Capacity: 37.8L STD Equipment Chromium
37.8L Rear sump with brake saver Piston rings
49.2L Front sump with brake saver
Engine Oil Cooler: Water Lead
Cooling System Capacity: OEM determines Main and rod bearings
Oil Transfer Possibilities: Camshaft bearings
Oil may transfer between the engine and
transmission compartments through the rear Tin
crankshaft seal. Main and rod bearings
Notes: Camshaft bearings
HD 10-02 Water pump bearings
2002 EPA emissions
14.6L Displacement, ATTAC, MEUI Aluminum
ADAM 2000 Electronics Main bearings
After treatment – oxidation catalyst Rod bearings
Oil pump bushings
WEAR ELEMENT SOURCES Timing gear bushings
Crankshaft thrust bearing
Copper Timing gear bushings
Oil cooler core tubes (no failure) Dirt entry (clay soils)
Rocker arm bushings Rocker arm bushings
Piston &rod bushings Anti-seize compounds (no failure)
Timing gear thrust washers
Oil pump drive thrust washer Silicon
Service meter drive gear Dirt entry
Fuel transfer pump bushings Silicon grease (no failure)
Turbo charger bearings Silicon additives (no failure)
Air compressor bearings
Anti-seize compounds (no failure) Sodium
Oil additives (no failure) Coolant leak
Condensation
Iron Water entry
Crankshaft Oil additives (no failure)
Camshaft
Valves
Valve seats, guides and cylinder walls

SEBF 2 Printed in U.S.A. 02/13/02