Troubleshooting

G3500H Generator Set Engine

Media Number -M0074324-05 Date Updated -06/01/2020

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Oil Temperature Is High

SMCS - 1348-035-TA

Use this procedure to troubleshoot high oil temperature. Also, use this procedure if one of the following
event codes is active or logged.

Table 1
J1939 Code and Description Comments

The engine oil temperature has exceeded the trip point and the
175-0
delay time has expired.
Engine Oil Temperature 1 : High -
The fuel is shut off.
most severe (3)
The code is logged.

175-15 The engine oil temperature has exceeded the trip point and the
Engine Oil Temperature 1 : High - delay time has expired.
least severe (1) The code is logged.

Probable Causes
Codes

Coolant temperature

Oil level

Temperature regulators

Oil cooler

Valves

Recommended Actions
Table 2
Troubleshooting Test Step Value Result

1. Check for Codes Codes Result: An associated

code is active.
A. Connect Cat® Electronic Technician (ET) to the service tool
connector. Repair: Troubleshoot
any associated codes
B. Look for active codes that are associated with the system for before continuing with
the event code. this test.

Result: A code is
active or logged.
 Proceed to Test Step 2.

Result: The coolant

temperature is OK.

Proceed to Test Step 3.

Result: The coolant

temperature is NOT
OK.
2. Check the Engine Coolant Temperature
Temperature
Repair: Refer to
A. Determine if a high coolant temperature condition exists.
Troubleshooting,
"Coolant Temperature
Is High" for additional
information.

If the problem is not

resolved, proceed to
Test Step 3.

Result: The oil level is

OK.

Proceed to Test Step 4.

Result: The oil level is

NOT OK.
3. Check the Engine Oil Level Oil Level
Repair: Add oil and
repair any leaks.

If the problem is not

resolved, proceed to
Test Step 4.

4. Check the Oil Temperature Regulators Regulators Result: The oil

temperature regulators
A. Make sure that the engine oil temperature regulators open are OK.
according to the correct values. Refer to Specifications, "Engine
Oil Temperature Regulators" for additional information. Proceed to Test Step 5.

Result: The oil

temperature regulators
are NOT OK.

Repair: Replace the

oil temperature
regulators.

If the problem is not

 resolved, proceed to
Test Step 5.

Result: There was not

debris or restrictions in
the oil cooler.

Proceed to Test Step 6.

Result: There was

5. Check the Oil Cooler for a Restriction
debris or restrictions in
Restriction
the oil cooler.
A. Check the inlet side of the oil cooler for debris or blockage.
Repair: Clean or
replace the oil cooler.

If the problem is not

resolved, proceed to
Test Step 6.

Result: A valve was

stuck.
6. Inspect the Valves
Repair: Repair or
A. Inspect the following:
replace the valve.
Stuck Valve
- Stuck regulator valve
Verify that the repair
- Stuck relief valve
eliminated the
problem.

If the procedure did not correct the issue, contact your Cat dealer Technical Communicator (TC). For
further assistance, your TC can confer with the Dealer Solutions Network (DSN).

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