CAT-Applied Failure Analysis OIL and your engine part 2

Diesel Engine Oil Recommendations Caterpillar Diesel Engine OilCaterpillar Oils have been developed and tested to provide the full performance and service life that has been designed and built into Caterpillar Engines. Caterpillar Oils are currently used to fill diesel engines at the factory. These oils are offered by Caterpillar dealers...

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CAT-Applied Failure Analysis OIL and your engine

Applied Failure AnalysisOIL and your engineBearing failure, piston ring sticking, and excessive oil consumption are classic symptoms of oil-related engine failure. How do you avoid them? There are numerous ways, three of the most important being Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S SM), regular maintenance of the lubrication system, and the use of correct lubricants. Following these recommendations can mean the difference between experiencing...

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How to the Contamination Control at CAT machine

Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations Contamination ControlDefining ContaminationContaminants are any substance in the system that is not intended to be in the system. Contamination is the wear particles, water, fibers, dirt, dust, or products of combustion that are suspended in the oil or the fuel. The size of these particles is much smaller than the size of a human hair. A human hair is 80 microns in diameter....

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