Caterpillar Challenger

Coolant capacity & service interval

Caterpillar Challenger coolant capacity ranges from 32 to 42 liters. Service intervals consist of 2000 hours or 12 months and 2000 hours or 24 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
55 (1996-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 32,6 liter
  • Change 2000 hours/ 24 months
35 (1995-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 32 liter
  • Change 2000 hours/ 24 months
45 (1995-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 32,6 liter
  • Change 2000 hours/ 24 months
65 (1987-1990)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 42 liter
  • Change 2000 hours/ 12 months

Additional Notes

  • The Challenger 35 model years 1995-1998 holds a coolant capacity of 32 liters and requires a change interval of 2000 hours or 24 months under normal use conditions.
  • Challenger 45 and 55 models from 1995-1998 share an identical coolant capacity of 32.6 liters with the same service interval of 2000 hours or 24 months.
  • The Challenger 65 model years 1987-1990 requires a notably larger coolant capacity of 42 liters, representing a 10-liter increase compared to later model variants.
  • Coolant change intervals differ between early and later Challenger generations, with the 65 model requiring service every 12 months or 2000 hours, while the 35, 45, and 55 models extend the monthly interval to 24 months at the same 2000-hour threshold.

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