Low Oil Pressure – Why It’s Important

Fault Codes: – CID: 100-1 – Engine Oil Pressure: Low – most severe (3)

E360 (3) – Engine Oil Pressure: Low – most severe (3)

The engine oil pressure is below the map-based trip point, and the delay time has expired. The code is logged. The engine is shut down. The ECM may derate the engine or shut down the engine.

Probable Causes for Low Oil Pressure

Codes

Engine oil level

Oil leaks

Oil aeration

Oil pressure sensor

Oil viscosity/Fuel dilution

Contaminated engine oil

Excessive heat

Oil pump

Oil inlet strainer

Oil pressure regulator valves

Oil suction system

Inlet strainer

Regulator and check valve

Worn engine components

Caterpillar Lubrication Systems

Caterpillar lubrication systems are specifically designed to provide thorough lubrication to your machine’s engine and vital components.

The basic lubrication system comprises an oil pump, relief valve, oil cooler, oil filter, bypass valves, oil pressure gauge, and oil pan.

The oil pump is used to force engine oil through the lubrication system, and the pressure is generated by the resistance that the oil must overcome to reach the lubricated components.

Low oil pressure indicates something is wrong, and not enough lubricant is moving through the system to protect your engine adequately. A lack of lubrication can lead to metal-on-metal contact and result in premature component wear or engine failure. An engine can fail in a matter of hours or minutes, depending on the severity of the situation.

Many Engine Failures Are Preventable.

Repairing the concern promptly BEFORE FAILURE may save you from costly engine repairs, and often required rebuilds.

Your Caterpillar equipment comes fitted with warning indicators, and message alerts to promptly warn the operator of any fault codes, or concerns. Always be aware of your machines operating conditions.

IN THE EVENT OF A LOW OIL PRESSURE CONCERN – SHUTDOWN THE MACHINE IMMEDIATELY!

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