Gen 5 DD Platform Operators Manual Preventive Maintenance Intervals Preventive Maintenance Intervals The preventive maintenance intervals should be followed as closely as possible to obtain long life and optimum performance from the engine. Following the preventative maintenance tables will be the least costly way of obtaining safe and reliable vehicle operation, Refer to section "Preventive Maintenance Tables". The following sections will be covered in this chapter:
Scheduled Maintenance Intervals - Aftertreatment System - Air Compressor - Air System - Belt Drive - Cooling System - Exhaust and Exhaust Gas Recirculation System - Engine Steam Clean - Fuel Filters - Lubricating Oil and Filter - Valve Lash Checking and Adjustment - Vibration Damper Preventative Maintenance Tables Scheduled Maintenance Intervals Scheduled Maintenance Intervals Before placing a new vehicle in service, determine the correct maintenance schedule application for the intended use of the vehicle. Complete each maintenance operation at the required interval. Vehicles equipped with the optional maintenance system will alert the operator when routine maintenance intervals are due.
The maintenance system may adjust the maintenance intervals by monitoring vehicle parameters over the life of the vehicle. The intervals are based on a collaboration of field and fleet data. For a more accurate analysis of when maintenance items should be serviced, Refer to section "Preventive Maintenance Tables". Each maintenance table shows which maintenance operation must be performed at the recommended interval (in miles, kilometers, and hours). All information subject to change without notice. 49 DDC-SVC-MAN-0217 Copyright © 2022 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION