Are there any problems with the Caterpillar C15 engine?

Are there any problems with the Caterpillar C15 engine?

While a great idea, it has been noticed by multiple shop techs that head gaskets tend to fail a little more often since those slots were introduced. That being said, if you keep an eye on it and buy quality gaskets, it shouldn’t be too much of an issue. Another big problem Caterpillar had with the C15s was the Bridge engines.

When did Caterpillar make the C15 bridge engine?

Another big problem Caterpillar had with the C15s was the Bridge engines. Bridge engines are C15s made in 2002 and 2003 with an MBN serial number prefix. They were meant to bridge the gap between the pre-emissions 6NZ and the emissionized ACERT engines.

What kind of engine is in a Peterbilt C15?

The ACERTs have the one-piece steel pistons, as opposed to the C15s two-piece, aluminum skirt piston design. There’s also the whole emission technology thing that gives the ACERT its name, too. C15 engines are on-highway engines. They can be found in Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks.

Which is the best cylinder head for a C15 engine?

This cylinder head is not only one of our best-selling C15 products, it is our best-selling product, period. It is made to fit on all 3406E, C15, and C15 ACERT engines. It’s a completely new, forged casting that has a higher nickel content that leads to increased strength and durability.

Are there any problems with the C-15 cat?

C-15 Cat Engine Problems. Discussion in ‘ Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ] ‘ started by dave_0755, Nov 4, 2010 . I’m hoping someone with knowledge of the C-15 can help.

What causes a C-15 cat engine to spin faster?

Downshift until you are pulling under 20 PSI on the manifold pressure and have your RPMs over 1600, this will cause the fan to spin faster and cool better. As for your fuel mileage, that is very common for an ACERT. Sounds like a typical ACERT to me.

Can a C-15 cat engine burn fuel?

It’s not the same as an “E” or the first C15’s (6nz) there is absolutely no power above 1500 and running one there will do nothing but burn fuel. You say it’s getting hot but you never said what the temp is.

What kind of engine does a C-15 twin turbo have?

It’s the C-15 twin turbo. It’s an 04. This is the first year of the Acert. The guy in Knoxville said it mine is the first model of the first year. He said it’s a BNX or BMX. Soon after mine came out they changed to a different design and named it different.