Component Repair Kits should be made available to you so you can make your own repairs. It may be that a tune-up is all that an engine needs to restore power, performance and fuel efficiency. A normal tune-up period would be once a year or before a scheduled job to assure machine performance. Convenient Caterpillar Tune-up Kits let you do the work yourselves. All parts and instructions needed are included.
Dealers do the work, often flat-rated.
Proper cooling system maintenance significantly reduces the risk of catastrophic engine failures. This thorough internal engine inspection will help determine any needed repairs. This is the key step in helping your Cat Dealer decide which repair option is best for you. Before failure repairs should be done when there is only minimal crankshaft or cylinder block wear. These repairs can only be made in-frame.