Caterpillar

7542

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What This Code Means

Internal cavitation; Corrosion; Engine boiling; Engine freezing

Possible Causes

  • •Improper coolant condition
  • •Lack of engine protection from coolant degradation

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Perform S·O·S Coolant Analysis at a Caterpillar dealer to monitor coolant and cooling system condition
  2. 2Test the engine coolant

Related Caterpillar Fault Codes

7542-554-OC7554-04074507554-5101395-0821357-5101357-0401357-0251348-554-SM1000-00881 O/U50/51
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