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Maintenance Section
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
The sample can be checked for the following: the
quality of the oil, the existence of any coolant in the
oil, the existence of any ferrous metal particles in the
oil and the existence of any nonferrous metal
particles in the oil.
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Hot oil and hot components can cause personal
injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to
contact the skin.
Oil and Filter Change Intervals
The standard engine oil and filter change period is
500 hours. There are several other factors that can
alter the standard engine oil and filter change of 500
hours.
• If the engine is using engine oil analysis to
determine oil and filter change period.
• The engine is working in a severe service
environment/Load Factor
• Infrequent operation of the engine
Refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual,
"Severe Service Application" for more information on
reducing the engine oil and filter change period. For
severe service applications the recommended oil and
filter change period is 250 hours.
If the engine is operated in severe service conditions,
Perkins recommends the use of engine oil sampling.
Refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual,
Engine Oil sample - Obtain for more information.
If the engine is operated infrequently less than 500
hours in a 12-month period, then the engine oil and
filter change should be conducted yearly.
Drain the Engine Lubricating Oil
NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are con-
tained during performance of inspection, mainte-
nance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product.
Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable contain-
ers before opening any compartment or disassem-
bling any component containing fluids.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations
and mandates.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened
component life.
Do not drain the engine lubricating oil when the
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engine is cold. As the engine lubricating oil cools,
suspended waste particles settle on the bottom of the
oil pan. The waste particles are not removed with
draining cold oil. Drain the oil pan with the engine
stopped. Drain the oil pan with the oil warm. This
draining method allows the waste particles that are
suspended in the oil to be drained properly.
Failure to follow this recommended procedure will
cause the waste particles to be recirculated through
the engine lubrication system with the new oil.
Note: Ensure that the vessel that will be used is large
enough to collect the waste oil.
After the engine has been run at the normal
operating temperature, stop the engine. Use one of
the following methods to drain the engine oil pan:
• If the engine is equipped with a drain valve, turn
the drain valve knob counterclockwise to drain the
oil. After the oil has drained, turn the drain valve
knob clockwise to close the drain valve.
• If the engine is not equipped with a drain valve,
remove the oil drain plug to allow the oil to drain.
After the oil has drained, the oil drain plug should be
cleaned. If necessary, replace the O ring seal and
install the plug. Tighten the drain plug to 35 N·m
(26 lb ft).
Replace the Oil Filter
Perkins oil filters are manufactured to Perkins specifi-
cations. Use of an oil filter that is not recommended
by Perkins could result in severe damage to the en-
gine bearings, and crankshaft. As a result of the larg-
er waste particles from unfiltered oil entering the
engine lubricating system. Only use oil filters recom-
mended by Perkins.
1. Remove the oil filter with a suitable tool.
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NOTICE
NOTICE
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