Maintenance Inspection Schedule
40
Engine Oil Change Intervals
(Change oil and filters hot)
Pre-Trip
500 Hrs
Annual
2,000 Hrs Check condition of or service the following:
•
2,000 Hour Interval -
Oil change interval is every 2,000 hours of operation only
when using a Thermo King brand oil filter and CJ-4 or better oil. Units with
optional DPF require CJ-4 or better oil.
•
500 Hour Interval -
Oil change interval is every 500 hours of operation when
using any other brand oil filter and CI-4 or better oil. Units with optional DPF
require CJ-4 or better oil.
IMPORTANT: The port on top of the engine should not be used to add engine oil. Always add oil through the lower port on
the timing gear cover to prevent engine lock-up and/or serious internal damage. Approximately 1.5 quarts (1.4 liters) is
required to move the oil level from the lower line (5.1 quarts [4.8 liters]) to the upper line (6.5 quarts [6.2 liters]) on the
dipstick.
Maintenance Inspection Schedule
40
Engine Oil Change Intervals
(Change oil and filters hot)
Pre-Trip
500 Hrs
Annual
2,000 Hrs Check condition of or service the following:
•
2,000 Hour Interval -
Oil change interval is every 2,000 hours of operation only
when using a Thermo King brand oil filter and CJ-4 or better oil. Units with
optional DPF require CJ-4 or better oil.
•
500 Hour Interval -
Oil change interval is every 500 hours of operation when
using any other brand oil filter and CI-4 or better oil. Units with optional DPF
require CJ-4 or better oil.
IMPORTANT: The port on top of the engine should not be used to add engine oil. Always add oil through the lower port on
the timing gear cover to prevent engine lock-up and/or serious internal damage. Approximately 1.5 quarts (1.4 liters) is
required to move the oil level from the lower line (5.1 quarts [4.8 liters]) to the upper line (6.5 quarts [6.2 liters]) on the
dipstick.
