Category: Caterpillar

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The CAT D399 is indeed a heavy-duty engine with 16 cylinders in v-shape. Due to its size, it is mostly used in generators.Most common problems found in the CAT D399 engines:1. Bearings issues: One of the most common problems found in the CAT D399 have to do with the crankshaft bearings. It's not [...]

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 Here are some common problems with diesel engines and possible solutions:1. Engine OverheatingSymptoms: High coolant temperature, shutdown of the engine due to overheating, or power loss.Causes:Insufficient level of coolant or degraded qualityBlocked radiatorThermostat FailureWater pump [...]

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The CAT D398 is a 12-cylinder engine in V-shape, with 6 cylinders at each bank. It is among those Caterpillar products that are known for durability and resilience. These are the common problems of the CAT D398. 1.  Pre-lube Pump Failure: This pump is there to lubricate the engine components [...]

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The CAT D397 is an old engine that is seriously facing out. One of the biggest problems encountered on these old engines is oil leaks. The Caterpillar D397 is a diesel engine found in heavy machinery, such as generators and construction equipment, and other industrial uses.It [...]

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The Cat G399 is an engine that uses natural gas rather than diesel fuel to run. Learn about the maintenance requirements for your G399 engine here.This article will focus on the main problems and solutions encountered in the  G399 Caterpillar engine.To learn more about diesel engines' general [...]

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Looking at the configuration of these 2 engines, there are a lot of similarities between them. In fact from the name there are also some similarities, one is "G" and the other is "D".Below are some differences between the G399 and D399 the engines.1. Fuel: One of the notable differences between the [...]

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The CAT G399 is a gas engine. It is one of the heavy-duty Caterpillar engines that runs on natural gas. Many people familiar with heavy-duty engines are used to diesel engines because diesel engines are mostly used as heavy-duty engines. The maintenance of an engine that runs on natural gas and [...]