caterpillar 325F L Excavator Oil and Filter - Change
Procedure for Changing Engine Oil and Filter
AWARNING
Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin.
Note: If the sulfur content in the fuel is greater than 1.5 percent by weight, use an oil that has a TBN of 30 , and reduce the oil change interval by one-half.
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Note: Drain the crankcase while the oil is warm. This allows waste particles that are suspended in the oil to drain. As the oil cools, the waste particles will settle to the bottom of the crankcase. The particles will notbe removed by draining the oil and the particles willrecirculate in the engine lubrication system with the new oil.
The drain valve for the engine crankcase oil is located under the rear of the upper structure.1. Park the machine on a level surface. Stop the engine.
Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual,
"General Hazard Information"for information on Containing Fluid Spillage.
2. Open the crankcase drain valve(1). Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
Note: Discard any drained fluids according to local regulations.
3. Close the drain valve.
4. Open the access door at the right side of the machine.
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5. Loosen drain valve(2) and allow the oil to drain out of the housing.
6. After all the oil has been removed, tighten the
7. Remove the oil filter housing. See Operation and
Maintenance Manual, “Oil Filter - Inspect”.
Dispose of the used filter according to local
regulations
8. Remove the filter from the housing.
9. Clean the filter housing and the base.
10. Install the new filter element into the housing.
11. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the gasket of the
filter.
12. Install the engine oil filter by hand until the filter
housing contacts the base.
13. Close the access door.
14. Unlatch the engine hood and raise the engine
hood.
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15. Remove the oil filler plug . Fill the crankcase with
new oil. See Operation and Maintenance Manual,
“Capacities (Refill)”. Clean the oil filler plug and
install the oil filler plug.
NOTICE
Do not under fill or overfill engine crankcase with oil.
Either condition can cause engine damage.
16. Start the engine and allow the oil to warm. Check
the engine for leaks. Stop the engine
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17. Wait for 30 minutes in order to allow the oil to
drain back into the crankcase. Check the oil level
with the dipstick. Maintain the oil between the “L”
and “H” marks on the dipstick. If necessary, add
oil.
18. Close the engine hood and latch the engine
hood.
