ISC, ISCe, QSC8.3, ISL, ISLe3, ISLe4 and QSL9 Engines – 007-037   Lubricating Oil System

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All Applications Except Marine


 WARNING 

To reduce the possibility of personal injury, avoid direct contact of hot oil with your skin.
 WARNING 

Some state and federal agencies have determined that used engine oil can be carcinogenic and cause reproductive toxicity. Avoid inhalation of vapors, ingestion, and prolonged contact with used engine oil. If not reused, dispose of in accordance with local environmental regulations.

NOTE: Use a container that can hold at least 23.6 liters [25 qt] of lubricating oil.

  • Operate the engine until the coolant temperature reaches 60°C [140°F]. Shut the engine OFF.
  • Remove the oil drain plug.
  • Drain the oil immediately to make sure all the oil and suspended contaminants are removed from the engine.
  • If performing an oil drain as part of a service maintenance interval, remove and replace the oil filter. Refer to Procedure 007-013 in Section 7.

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Marine Applications


 WARNING 

To reduce the possibility of personal injury, avoid direct contact of hot oil with your skin.
 WARNING 

Some state and federal agencies have determined that used engine oil can be carcinogenic and cause reproductive toxicity. Avoid inhalation of vapors, ingestion, and prolonged contact with used engine oil. If not reused, dispose of in accordance with local environmental regulations.
 CAUTION 

Use caution when draining oil or replacing filters that oil is not spilled or drained into the bilge area. The oil and oil filters must be discarded in accordance with local environmental regulations.

NOTE: Use a container that can hold at least 23.6 liters [25 qt] of lubricating oil.

  • Operate the engine until the coolant temperatures 60°C [140°F]. Shut off the engine.
  • Place the lubricating oil pump-out device hose, if equipped, into a suitable container to hold the used lubricating oil.
  • Open the inlet valve to the lubricating oil pump-out device.
  • Start the pump-out device and drain the lubricating oil from the engine immediately to be sure all of the lubricating oil and suspended contaminants are removed from the engine.
  • Shut off the pump-out device after all of oil has been drained.
  • If an oil pump-out device was used, close the inlet valve.

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Clean and check the lubricating oil drain plug threads and sealing surface.

Install the lubricating oil pan drain plug.

Torque Value:

Steel Oil Pan  80  n.m  [59 ft-lb]
Torque Value:

Cast Aluminum Oil Pan  60  n.m  [44 ft-lb]
Torque Value:

Composite Oil Pan  60  n.m  [44 ft-lb]

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NOTE: Use a high quality 15W-40 multi-viscosity oil, such as Cummins® Premium Blue™, or equivalent, in Cummins® engines. Choose the correct oil for your operating climate as outlined in the Section V.

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Fill the engine with clean lubricating oil to the proper level.

NOTE: When filling the oil pan, use the fill tube on the side of the engine rather than on top of the rocker lever cover.

Verify lubricating oil pan capacities. Refer to Procedure 018-017 in Section V.

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 CAUTION 

If no oil pressure is noted within 15 seconds after the engine is started, shut down the engine to reduce the possibility of internal engine damage.

Idle the engine to inspect for leaks at the drain plug.

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Shut the engine OFF. Wait approximately 10 minutes to let the oil drain from the upper parts of the engine. Check the level again.

Add oil as necessary to bring the oil level to the “H” (high) mark on the dipstick.

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Last Modified:  12-Jul-2010