Press Release
For Worldwide Release: May 29, 2009
Release Number: EEPR0309
Caterpillar Introduces Extended Oil Drain Intervals for
Diesel Standby Generator Sets rated from 200 kW to 5.3 MW
(Peoria, IL) - Demonstrating its commitment to social responsibility, Caterpillar Inc.
announced today that customers enrolled in a Customer Support Agreement (CSA) with their
local Cat® dealer will have the option to extend oil drain intervals for diesel standby generator
sets, rated from 200 kW to 5.3MW (or models C9 through 3616). “Extended oil drain
intervals can reduce approximately 4.5 million gallons of waste oil annually,” said Kevin Benz
of Caterpillar Electric Power Division. “Expanding this program to include C9 through 3616
standby generator sets demonstrates our efforts to develop long-term solutions for Cat
generator set customers in terms of both operating costs and sustainable practices.”
The optional extended oil drain interval for C9 through 3616 diesel standby generator sets is
three years or the operating hours recommended in the Caterpillar operation and maintenance
manual – whichever occurs first. This option is available to customers whose diesel standby
generator set is enrolled in a participating Cat dealer CSA that includes the following: use of
distillate diesel fuel, Cat diesel engine oils, engine oil filters, fuel filters, air filters, diesel engine
coolant and SOSSM Services fluids analysis, as well as monthly engine operation. Extending oil
drain intervals requires close consultation with the participating Cat dealer and strict adherence
to Caterpillar guidelines to protect the generator set performance.
Caterpillar is helping to lead the power generation market place with power systems
engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility, expandability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
The company offers worldwide product support, with parts and service available globally
through the Cat service and dealer network. In addition, dealer service technicians are trained
to service every aspect of Cat equipment.
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For more than 80 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making progress possible and driving
positive and sustainable change on every continent. With 2008 sales and revenues of $51.324
billion, Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment,
diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. The company also is a leading
services provider through Caterpillar Financial Services, Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services,
Caterpillar Logistics Services and Progress Rail Services. More information is available at
http://www.cat.com/.
For more information on Extended Oil Drain intervals, contact your local Cat dealer.
To find the Cat dealer nearest you, please visit us on the web at www.cat-electricpower.com
or email cat_power@cat.com. For spec sheets and technical information visit
www.catelectricpowerinfo.com/pr. To interact with other power generation professionals
in our online community register at www.catelectricpowerinfo.com/connect.
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Press Inquiries
Dan Matarelli
Caterpillar Inc.
Marketing Communications
(309) 578-6614
Matarelli_Dan@cat.com
Reader Requests
Caterpillar Inc.
Electric Power Division
P.O. Box 0610
Mossville, IL 61552-0610
1-800-321-7332
Extended Oil Drain Intervals for Diesel Standby Generator
Sets rated from 200 kW to 5.3 MW
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