Truck maintenance and operation

B6.7 (EPA 2021)

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For ease of identification, important characteristics of this engine are:

ƒ\ Single camshaft ƒ\ ECM 2450 (incorporates DEF dosing control)
ƒ\ High Pressure Common Rail (HPCR) fuel system ƒ\ Variable geometry turbocharger (VGT)
ƒ\ Single module DPF and SCR aftertreatment system ƒ\ Exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR)

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
FUEL CONSUMPTION

Severe (< 6 mpg) Normal (6 - 10 mpg) Light (> 10 mpg)

Oil drain interval*:
(< 2.6 km/liter) (2.6 – 4.3 km/liter) (> 4.3 km/liter)
Miles 12,000 25,000 30,000
Oil capacity:
Kilometers 19,000 40,000 48,000
19.5 quarts
Hours 900 1,000 1,000
(18.5 liters)
Months 18

Miles 10,000 20,000 25,000

Oil capacity:
Kilometers 16,000 32,000 40,000
16 quarts
Hours 650 750 850
(15.1 liters)
Months 18

Fuel filters: 60,000 miles (96,000 km) / 2,000 hours / 18 months

Crankcase ventilation: Maintenance free

Overhead adjustment: 150,000 miles (240,000 km) / 5,000 hours

DPF change: 200,000 miles (320,000 km) / 6,500 hours

DEF filter: 200,000 miles (320,000 km) / 6,500 hours

*Consult relevant procedures in the Owners or Maintenance and Operation manuals.

MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Check the oil pressure, coolant temperatures, WIF sensor, DEF
level, and other engine parameters daily via the OEM instrument
CAUTION
panel or gauge cluster to make sure they are operational.
ƒ\ Never loosen a high-pressure fuel line with the engine running.
Check the instrument panel regularly for any alarm messages. Take
With the engine stopped, relieve pressure only at the fuel pump
appropriate action to rectify the alarm condition or contact your
inlet line fitting on the side of the rail.
nearest Cummins Distributor.
ƒ\ Drain water from the fuel filter daily. Follow procedure 006-075
when the Water-In-Fuel (WIF) sensor is activated.
ƒ\ When changing the engine mounted fuel filter, never pre-fill ELECTRONIC FEATURES
by pouring fuel in the center hole (clean side). Recommended
procedure is to install filter dry and turn the key switch on and For best fuel economy and performance, take advantage of the
off 3-4 times and allow the priming pump to fill the filter. following electronic engine features, setting the parameters to meet
ƒ\ If you have to pre-fill the filter, use the smaller outside holes your needs:
(dirty side) and let the fuel flow through the filter media to
provide clean, filtered fuel to the clean side.
ƒ\ Road Speed Governor
ƒ\ Cruise Control
ƒ\ Synthetic or Semi-Synthetic oils may be beneficial for extreme
ƒ\ Idle Control
arctic or extreme heat conditions. DO NOT EXTEND Oil Drain
Intervals with synthetic or semi-synthetic oils.
ƒ\ Gear Down Protection
For guidance in parameter settings:
ƒ\ A high-quality lubricating oil that meets Cummins Engineering
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Standard CES 20086 (CK-4) must be used. 10W30 or 15W40
is recommended. Refer to Procedure 018-003 to identify the and-services/powerspec
correct lubricating oil for your engine and operating conditions.
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DPF CLEANING OR CHANGE INTERVALS COOLING SYSTEM INFORMATION

Cummins Inc. recommends aftertreatment DPFs that require ash Cummins recommends using either a 50/50 mixture of good
cleaning to be returned to a Cummins authorized repair location for quality water and fully formulated antifreeze, or fully formulated
replacement. Unauthorized cleaning methods are not to be used to coolant when filling the cooling system. The fully formulated
clean the aftertreatment DPF. antifreeze or coolant must meet Cummins Engineering Standard
(CES)14603 specifications.
The Aftertreatment Diesel Oxidation Catalyst and Aftertreatment
Diesel Particulate Filter Reuse Guidelines, Bulletin 4021600, can be Most coolants which meet American Society of Testing and
used to determine if the aftertreatment DPF is suitable for use. Materials (ASTM) D6210 also meet CES14603.
However, some OAT coolants such as Shell™ Rotell ELC,
LUBRICATING OIL SYSTEMS Chevron™, Texaco™, and Delo ELC and their private label
SPECIFICATIONS counterparts meet ASTM D6210, but do not meet the elastomer
compatibility test of CES14603. These coolants are acceptable for
Oil pressure
use, assuming the OEM added silicate at initial fill. Refer to bulletin
At idle (min allowed)\ 69 kPa (10 psi)
3666132, Cummins® Coolant Requirements and Maintenance,
At rated speed (min allowed)\ 207 kPa (30 psi)
Section 3, Extended Service Interval, for more details.
Oil capacity (standard pan)
Pan only\ 14.2 liters (15 qt)
Total system\ 15.1 liters (16 qt)
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID
High to Low (on dipstick)\ 1.9 liters (2 qt)
It is unlawful to tamper with or remove any component of the
Oil capacity (high capacity) aftertreatment system. It is also unlawful to use a Diesel Exhaust
Pan only\ 17.2 liters (18.5 qt) Fluid (DEF) that does not meet the specifications provided or
Total system\ 18.5 liters (19.5 qt) to operate the vehicle/equipment with no DEF. Cummins is not
High to Low (on dipstick)\ 2.8 liters (3 qt) responsible for failures or damage resulting from what Cummins
determines to be abuse or neglect.
Oil filter capacity
0.95 liters (1 qt) In compliance with the regulatory agencies (EPA and CARB), the
Cummins engine system incorporates on board diagnostics and
electronic controls to monitor and ensure that tail pipe emissions
COOLING SYSTEM requirements are met. A DEF lamp will notify the driver when
SPECIFICATIONS the DEF tank level is running low and/or the quality of the DEF
Coolant capacity in the tank is not meeting specifications. Failure to promptly refill
11.5 liters (3 gal) or replace DEF in the tank will trigger an inducement sequence,
limiting engine torque and, eventually, vehicle speed to 5 mph.
Normal coolant temperature range
173 – 203°F (79 – 95°C) For further details and discussion of DEF for Cummins engines,
refer to Diesel Exhaust Fluid Specifications for Cummins Selective
Maximum top tank temperature
Catalytic Reduction Systems, bulletin 4021566.
225°F (107°C)
For engines using SCR operating in the United States and Canada,
Minimum recommended pressure operating temperature
it is also strongly recommended that the DEF used be certified by
160°F (71.1°C)
the American Petroleum Institute (API). This would be indicated by
Minimum recommended pressure cap range a symbol on the container/dispensing system.
103 – 172 kPa (15 – 25 psi)
To ensure the correct DEF is used, Cummins recommends the use
of Fleetguard® Diesel Exhaust Fluid. Fleetguard® carries different
FUEL SYSTEM quantity options from small to bulk containers.
SPECIFICATIONS For complete maintenance recommendations and guidelines, refer
Maximum fuel inlet temperature to EPA 2021 B6.7 CM2450 Owner’s Manual, Bulletin 5613227
176°F (80°C) and EPA 2021 B6.7 CM2450 Operation and Maintenance Manual,
Bulletin 5613228.
Maximum pressure drop across fuel filter
81 kPa (11.7 psi)
Maximum fuel drain line restriction
19 kPa (2.7 psi)
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Columbus, IN 47202-3005
U.S.A.

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