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Can I repair and service heavy duty equipment myself?
By caterpillar | Posted: January 8, 2024
Yes. We provide our customers with everything needed to perform simple maintenance and repairs by themselves. Find out how you can keep your Caterpillar machine running smoothly and your budget on track with DIY repairs and maintenance at parts.cat.com/sso.
Why maintenance matters
Maintenance and repairs are a fundamental portion of your machine fleet strategy.
“Did you know Cat® engines are built to be rebuilt? That's because we have many parts and components that have varying levels of wear,” says Caterpillar senior engine parts specialist Jessica.
“Those parts that are intended to wear are covered in our lower level repair options. These are the parts that are intended to be replaced 100% of the time.”
The good news is that maintenance not only keeps these parts running safely for longer, it also saves you money.
Fuel costs are roughly 40% of overall costs – and we’ve all seen recently how volatile fuel prices can be. Good machine maintenance can help save you fuel and lower your operating costs by five to ten per cent.
Maintenance can also save you from unexpected expensive repairs. Repairing your engine after failure leads to an average increase in cost of 190%. It makes much better financial sense to maintain and service your engine regularly and keep it running smoothly.
DIY repairs and maintenance made easy
Heavy equipment repair and maintenance doesn’t have to be difficult. You can perform many repairs and easily. And you won’t be completely on your own. We can provide all the parts, tools and information you need to keep your Caterpillar equipment up and running.
With Cat Self-Service Options, you can repair and maintain a range of components and parts, including :
- Alternator
- Battery
- Starter
- Radiator
- Turbo
- Thermostat
- Water pump
- Fuel injection and transfer pump
- Pins and bearings
- Cylinders.
Choose a Self-Service Option to suit you
Cat Self-Service Options are a solution for ‘Do it Yourself’ repairs, that include all the information needed for any given repair and maintenance. They are backed by a standard Cat warranty, that you can customise to suit your needs. They’re designed to help you carry out your own repairs and maintenance, no matter what Cat model or machine you’re working on.
Every Cat Self-Service Option includes:
· The full list of genuine Cat parts you need to complete your repair
· Service instructions for your specific model and serial number
· A list of recommended service tools to do the job
By choosing a Cat Self-Service Option, you can save a lot of time when repairs are needed. There’s no need to search, wait and hope for “Caterpillar repairs near me.” You can simply order the parts you need in the click of a button, then get them delivered fast to where you need them.
We’ll supply you with step-by-step instructions, but your local Cat dealer is also available to support you and answer questions and address concerns about the repair.
Before you know it, your machine will be up and running. And you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that you did it yourself!
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