Mar 26, 2017 · Hi folks, I am looking at a boat with Twin CAT 3116 S with under 1400 hrs. I will of course have the engines surveyed as well as the vessel.

Mar 18, 2019 · I have twin 3116 turbos 350 hp. They have run flawlessly and now have 4,900 hours. Routine oil changes with CAT SAEO oil is the key to long life ...

Jun 24, 2018 · I have a 1990 GMC tandem with a 3116, auto trans and 20' box. We probably put less than 3000 miles a year on it. Loaded you will never worry ...

Aug 30, 2011 · It had 380K miles on it but been sit for 2 years. My concerned that I heard Cat made junk engine back in 90's but couldn't find info on I6 ...

Nov 23, 2006 · The 30,000 gallons of fuel is not the life expectancy of the engines.......that is some boat owner's misinterpretation of the Caterpillar ...

Oct 24, 2019 · They are 20+ years old and I've had them for 2 years, no issues with smoke, odor, or a lack if power at all. Seem like really good engines so ...

Sep 11, 2019 · I have seen a lot of these cat engines reach in the neighborhood of 5000-10000 hours range with no issues. The biggest thing is checking blow by ...

I've never had to replace an engine on one of these trucks but then again, most of ours are lower mileage units as in nothing in our fleet has over 50,000 miles ...