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Caterpillar DEF Doser Injector 2018-2024: OEM 516-2724

CATERPILLAR DEF DOSER INJECTOR 2018-2024: OEM 516-2724

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1M MILES OR 1 YEAR

$189.95

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OEM NUMBER516-2724
PART TYPEDEF Doser Injector
BRANDTamerx Diesel Products
ENGINE MAKECaterpillar
ENGINE TYPE
YEAR2018-2024
PART NUMBER516-2724TX

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This is a New, Tamerx DEF Doser Injector, Tamerx part number 516-2724TX ( OEM Part Number 516-2724 ).This part is primarily made for a Caterpillar , production years 2018-2024, and comes with a One Million Miles or One Year Warranty. For additional warranty info Click Here

OEM NUMBERS

Primary OEM516-2724
Additional OEM516-2724, 5162724

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

CONDITIONNew
UPC / Barcode00840490539563
WEIGHT2.00 LBS

SHIPPING OPTIONS

Ship Weight : 2.00 LBS
UPS Ground, 2nd Day Air, Next Day Air

SHIPPING POLICY

Tamerx Diesel Products ships via UPS Ground. Next day air shipping can be arranged for a reasonable price of anywhere from $50.00 - $100.00 depending on the weight of the product and your location. We will do everything we can to make sure that you get the service you need. We understand how important it is to receive your order as quickly as possible.
In most cases Tamerx Diesel Products only needs one address, as long as your product is shipping to the same location as your billing information. In order to eliminate credit card fraud, your billing information must match the credit card you provide.

The terms, conditions, and details of our warranty vary from product to product. Specific warranty details can be found below.

Tamerx Diesel Products provides a replacement warranty on all of our parts. The duration and mileage limitations of the warranty vary by product and are specified on the product's detail page/item listing.

Please note that the warranty covers replacement of the part and the cost of shipping the replacement part to you only. It does not cover any shop, labor, towing, or any similar or related costs. This is not a "money back guarantee".

If you experience a problem with your part or it is not functioning properly, the correct warranty procedure is to call us at (510) 257-1777 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET Monday through Friday). Be sure to have your order number and/or other relevant order information ready so we can easily locate your order and resolve your issue as quickly as possible. From that point, we will review with you any troubleshooting steps that may need to be taken and other areas or systems that can be checked to rule out external problems contributing to your part's issue. If a replacement is determined to be necessary, we will then arrange for your replacement part to ship out ASAP and issue any necessary return shipping labels and/or documents.

As is the case for the majority of the diesel products sold on Tamerx Diesel Products, your part's warranty is active as soon as you install it. In some other cases, warranty activation is contingent upon you sending us your core (i.e., your old part). Tamerx Diesel Products will provide you a return shipping label for parts that have a warranty with a core return condition. When we have received your core return, the part's warranty coverage begins. We reserve the right to void the product warranty if your core is not received within the allotted time, or if it isn't received at all. If the warranty for the diesel part you are purchasing has a core return requirement, it will be clearly noted on the product detail page/item listing.

What is a Core Charge?

A core charge (also called "core deposit") is similar to the deposit you might pay for a can or bottle of soda and is a standard requirement in the auto parts industry. For example, in many states, to promote recycling, you pay a deposit when you purchase a can of soda and receive your deposit back when you return the empty can. Many automotive parts have a core charge, or core price, that works in essentially the same way as a soda can deposit.

30 Day Core Charge Hold

You authorize Tamerx Diesel Products, to hold your credit card for the specified core charge amount and that you agree to return your core with 30 days of receiving the purchased part. When we have received your core return, the hold is released and the core charge payment is canceled.

"This Product Doesn't Have a Core"


Power your emissions control with the Caterpillar DEF Doser Injector (2018–2024), OEM 516-2724 — engineered to deliver laser-accurate dosing of Diesel Exhaust Fluid, ensuring your SCR system stays in perfect balance. Rugged yet precise, it helps prevent derates, maintain compliance, and keep your Caterpillar engine running clean and strong. Built for harsh conditions and tuned for performance — the emissions upgrade you’ve been waiting for.

FITMENT CHART

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The heart of a modern SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) system is not the big parts you see—it’s the little ones working with perfect timing. In Caterpillar engines from 2018 to 2024, the OEM 516-2724 DEF doser injector plays a pivotal role in making sure the right amount of urea (DEF) is injected into the exhaust stream. When that dosage isn’t correct—because of wear, clogging, or failure—your emissions system begins to misbehave.

  • Accurately injects measured quantities of DEF into the exhaust line at just the right moments

  • Works in coordination with ECU commands to maintain optimal NOx reduction by the SCR system

  • Ensures urea is injected cleanly, avoiding spray pattern degradation or clogging

  • Helps prevent fault codes, emissions warnings, or engine derates triggered by incorrect dosing

  • Built to OEM 516-2724 tolerances for drop-in compatibility and system calibration

  • Designed to withstand temperature extremes, vibration, and exposure to exhaust environment

A failing doser injector often slips under the radar until alarms start flashing. By installing a correct, high-quality OEM 516-2724 injector, you restore precise urea control to your system, protect your emissions components downstream, and keep your engine’s performance and compliance stable. In the world of emissions, this small device is mighty.

The DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) doser injector is responsible for spraying precise amounts of DEF into the exhaust stream to reduce harmful emissions. When it fails or clogs, the emissions system can’t function properly, leading to warning lights and reduced engine performance. While you may be able to drive temporarily with a faulty DEF doser injector, doing so can cause bigger problems if not addressed quickly.

What Happens When You Drive With a Faulty DEF Doser Injector

  • Dashboard Warnings
    The check engine light or DEF system alert will appear once the ECM detects improper dosing.

  • Reduced DEF Efficiency
    A clogged or malfunctioning injector prevents proper DEF spray, reducing emission control effectiveness.

  • Increased Fault Codes
    Diagnostic codes such as P20E8 (low DEF pressure) or P207F (DEF quality issue) may appear.

  • Engine Derate Mode
    If the ECM can’t verify correct DEF dosing, it may reduce power or limit vehicle speed to meet emissions regulations.

  • Possible Vehicle Shutdown
    Prolonged operation with an inactive injector can eventually trigger stricter compliance modes or full engine shutdown.

While you might be able to drive a short distance with a faulty DEF doser injector, it’s not recommended. Continued driving can cause derate mode, poor emissions performance, and potential engine shutdown. Having the injector cleaned, repaired, or replaced promptly ensures your vehicle stays reliable, compliant, and road-ready.

Fault codes, erratic dosing, DEF system errors, or reduced NOₓ conversion are typical signs.

Minor crystallization or deposits may be cleaned, but severe fouling usually requires replacement.

Perform a timed flow test (collect the output over a fixed period) and compare to expected specs.

Contamination, crystallization, corrosion, or electrical failure of internal components are common causes.

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