Is the C15 Acert engine a good engine?
If tuned correctly, the C15 ACERT can be a strong, reliable engine. There are some problems with earlier models however, which we’ll go over. At the beginning of production a common issue was broken rocker studs. This shouldn’t be a problem anymore, because by now most ACERTs have updated studs.
Are there any issues with the Caterpillar C15 engine?
Owners of Caterpillar C15 (shown) and C13 engines claim the manufacturer downplayed defects and performance issues with the engines.
When did Caterpillar switch to the ACERT engine?
They ran at high temperatures, guzzled fuel, and couldn’t pull very well. The Caterpillar C15 shifted over to the C15 ACERT in 2004. The term ACERT is an abbreviation for Advance Combustion Emission Reduction Technology. This engine mainly focused on the air and fuel systems in an effort to meet the strict EPA emission requirements set in 2002.
What’s the difference between a caterpillar C25 and a C25 ACERT?
This engine mainly focused on the air and fuel systems in an effort to meet the strict EPA emission requirements set in 2002. Some people believe the only difference between the two is that the C15 has a single turbo, while the C15 ACERT has a second turbocharger.
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Are there any problems with the cat C15 engine?
After changinging fuel filters with no result we put it in shop and found #1 and #2 injectors bad.
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 causes an engine to run unevenly and sputter?
Here’s a breakdown of the most common causes of engine sputtering: Exhaust Manifold Leak. When the exhaust manifold has a leak, it can cause the car to run unevenly or to sputter. It can also cause the check engine light to come in. You may also hear increased engine noise with the engine performing poorly.