Caterpillar oil filters Learn about their types, functions and replacement intervals
On a Carter excavator or loader, the oil filter is one of the important components for maintaining the engine. Due to long-term operation, the oil will contain various impurities and wear metals, which will affect the normal operation of the engine. Therefore, changing your oil filter regularly is key to keeping your engine in good condition. This article will introduce the types, functions and replacement intervals of Carter oil filters.
First, the type of Carter oil filter.
The main types of oil filters on Carter excavators or loaders are as follows:
1.Paper Cartridge Oil Filter: This type of filter uses a paper cartridge and has a high filtration efficiency but a shorter service life. When changing the oil, the paper filter element needs to be replaced at the same time.
2.Metal Mesh Oil Filter: The metal mesh oil filter is made of stainless steel or other metal materials, which has high temperature resistance, high pressure resistance and corrosion resistance, and has a long service life. However, when changing the oil, the filter needs to be cleaned manually.
3.Composite Oil Filter: This filter is composed of a paper filter element and a metal filter, which combines the high filtration efficiency of the paper filter element with the high temperature resistance, high pressure resistance and corrosion resistance of the metal filter, and has a long service life. When changing the oil, the paper filter element needs to be replaced at the same time.
Second, the role of the Carter oil filter.
The main function of the Cater oil filter is to filter out impurities, metal particles and soot and other harmful substances in the engine oil to ensure the cleanliness of the engine oil. At the same time, it also prevents the oil from deteriorating and prolongs the life of the engine. In addition, the oil filter can also prevent oil contamination in the hydraulic system and ensure the normal operation of hydraulic components.
3. The replacement cycle of the Carter oil filter.
The replacement interval of a Cat oil filter depends on factors such as the environment, the quality of the oil and the type of filter. In general, paper cartridge oil filters need to be replaced every 50 hours, while metal screen oil filters need to be replaced every 100 hours. If you are using a composite oil filter, you will need to change the paper filter at the same time as you change the oil. It should be noted that when changing the oil, the oil filter must be changed at the same time to ensure the normal operation of the engine.
In conclusion, understanding the type, function and replacement interval of a Carter oil filter is critical to maintaining the engine of an excavator or loader. In actual operation, it should be replaced according to the equipment instruction manual or the recommendations of professional maintenance personnel to ensure that the engine remains in good working condition.