What should the oil pressure be on a C15?
Discussion in ‘ Peterbilt Forum ‘ started by trs100, Feb 14, 2012 . Does anybody know what is the normal oil pressure for C15 on idle when the engine is hot or cold? I`m getting around 20-30 psi on idle with hot engine since the manual says it needs to be between 40 and 80 psi. At 1200 rpm oil pressure is around 60 psi. Thanks!
Why is my c 15 ACERT oil so low?
New filter would bring the pressure back up for a while until the new one plugged. Think it ended up being liner seals.
What should oil pressure be on Peterbilt cat C15?
Expeditor Thanks this. It has 1 007 000 miles and the oil is changed about 1000 miles ago and has lucas oil stabilizer. KB3MMX Thanks this. So is it a normal to be 20-30 psi on idle. The strange thing is that before it was around 60 when pulling and now goes no more than 45 psi with load.
How to troubleshoot low oil pressure in an engine?
If the machine is operated on severe slopes, the oil level in the engine crankcase must be at the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual for details. Use this procedure in order to troubleshoot low engine oil pressure. Use this procedure if one of the following event codes is active.
What causes low oil pressure in a Caterpillar C7?
This article explains 7 of the most common causes for low oil pressure in a Caterpillar C7 but the principals can apply to the majority of diesel engines. Before any inspection begins it is important to take a few precautions before tearing into the engine. Remember to keep all parts clean and free of contaminants.
What should I do if my oil pressure is low?
Loss of engine oil pressure is a serious yet common matter with diesel engines. It should be noted that ignoring a low oil pressure warning could result in serious damage to your engine. The best way to keep your engine running is to regularly change the oil and keep the internal parts properly lubricated.
Is the C-15 engine idled at 1000 rpm?
If you read your manual the c-15 should be idled at 1000 rpm if has to sit longer than 5 min. I have seen this before on a few Mack trucks in Australia.
What should the oil pressure be on a hot engine?
I`m getting around 20-30 psi on idle with hot engine since the manual says it needs to be between 40 and 80 psi. At 1200 rpm oil pressure is around 60 psi. Thanks!
What should oil pressure be at 1200 rpm?
I`m getting around 20-30 psi on idle with hot engine since the manual says it needs to be between 40 and 80 psi. At 1200 rpm oil pressure is around 60 psi. Thanks! suuprmnn Thanks this. Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport. Please Select…