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The importance of regular maintenance in Marine Engines
The engine is the heart of any vessel, and its proper operation is essential to ensure safe and trouble-free journeys. Regular maintenance not only extends the engine's lifespan but also prevents unexpected breakdowns that could compromise safety at sea.
Regular Maintenance of Marine Engines is vital to guarantee optimal performance and prolong their service life.
At Solé, we recommend performing service checks at specific intervals based on running hours, as detailed in our maintenance table below, ensuring each component operates correctly and preventing potential failures.
Ignoring these recommended service intervals can lead to serious problems, such as overheating, fuel system blockages, or electrical system failures, potentially resulting in costly repairs and unplanned downtime. Therefore, it is crucial to follow the established maintenance guidelines for each engine model.
Discover Solé's Maintenance Packs here, which include all the spare parts and consumables needed for each service interval. These packs are designed to help you carry out maintenance efficiently and ensure your Marine Engine is always in optimal condition.
Recommended Onboard Packs
Discover the essential packs to keep on board, which include all the key components for initial engine start-up, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting common electrical issues. These packs are designed to ensure you always have the most sensitive spare parts at hand, making maintenance easier and helping you avoid setbacks while at sea.
Recommended for any voyage, they are available for all Solé engine and generator models.
On Board Pack
This pack is essential for marine engines, designed to carry out basic engine maintenance on board and ensure you're prepared for any unforeseen events during your voyage.
The pack includes the essential parts for replacing consumable components: oil filter, fuel filter, air filter, anode, belt, and a seawater pump service kit (impeller and gasket).
Sensitive Spare Parts Pack
This pack includes critical spare parts, especially all recommended electrical components to have on board and be prepared for the most common breakdowns. It contains fuses, relays, glow plugs, thermostat, sensors and switches, AVR, and electric stop.
Welcome Pack
This pack includes a set of accessories designed to carry out the first start-up of your Solé Marine Engine, performing the initial maintenance of its consumable components.
It contains an oil filter, fuel filter, seawater pump service kit (impeller and gasket), belt, anode, fuse, air filter, and all necessary fluids to start your engine. It also includes primer spray, paint, and dielectric protector to keep the engine looking like new.
It is an essential pack to have on board before any voyage, as it allows you to perform basic maintenance and ensure that your vessel’s engine is always in optimal condition. Available in versions adapted to all ranges of our marine engines.
Maintenance Packs by operating hours
To ensure your engine performs at its best and to extend its lifespan, it is essential to carry out maintenance at the recommended intervals.
Solé Maintenance Packs include all the necessary components to service your engine or generator, whether at a specific time or after reaching a certain number of operating hours.
Maintenance should always be carried out by an authorized service and using original spare parts.
Pack 50h
This 50-hour pack includes everything you need to perform the first maintenance of your marine engine or onboard generator set. It contains engine oil and the corresponding oil filter for a quick and efficient oil change.
Pack 250h
This 250-hour pack includes all the necessary components for the maintenance of your engine or generator. It contains engine oil, oil filter, impeller kit, and anode. During this service, the oil and filter are changed, the seawater pump is serviced, and the anode is replaced to ensure the cooling system remains in good condition.
Pack 500h
This 500-hour pack includes everything needed for complete maintenance of engines and generators. This service involves changing the engine oil and oil filter, servicing the seawater pump, replacing the anode, changing the fuel and air filters, and adjusting the valves. The pack includes engine oil, oil filter, impeller kit, anode, fuel filter, air filter, and the valve cover gasket.
Pack 1000h
This 1000-hour pack includes all the necessary components for complete maintenance of engines and generators. The service includes changing the engine oil and oil filter, servicing the seawater pump, replacing the anode, changing the fuel and air filters, adjusting the valves, and replacing belts and injector nozzles. Additionally, the injection pump and turbocharger are inspected.
The pack contains engine oil, oil filter, impeller kit, anode, fuel filter, air filter, valve cover gasket, injector washer, nozzle, belts, and gaskets for the injection pump and turbocharger.