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Maintenance Section
Refill Capacities
Refill Capacities
Lubrication System
The refill capacities for the engine crankcase reflect
the approximate capacity of the crankcase or sump
plus standard oil filters. Auxiliary oil filter systems will
require more oil. Refer to the OEM specifications for
the capacity of the auxiliary oil filter. Refer to the
Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Maintenance
Section” for more information on Lubricant
Specifications.
Table 3
Engine
Refill Capacities
Compartment or System
Minimum Maximum
Crankcase Oil Sump (1)
13.5 L
(3.56 US gal)
16.5 L
(4.36 US gal)
(1) These values are the approximate capacities for the crankcase
oil sump (aluminum) which includes the standard factory in-
stalled oil filters. Engines with auxiliary oil filters will require ad-
ditional oil. Refer to the OEM specifications for the capacity of
the auxiliary oil filter. The design of the oil pan can change the
oil capacity of the oil pan.
Cooling System
Refer to the OEM specifications for the External
System capacity. This capacity information will be
needed to determine the amount of coolant/
antifreeze that is required for the Total Cooling
System.
Table 4
Engine
Refill Capacities
Compartment or System
Liters
Engine Only
51.2 L
(13.5 US gal)
Engine and radiator 22 L (5.8 US gal)
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Fluid Recommendations
General Coolant Information
NOTICE
Never add coolant to an overheated engine. Engine
damage could result. Allow the engine to cool first.
NOTICE
If the engine is to be stored in, or shipped to an area
with below freezing temperatures, the cooling system
must be either protected to the lowest outside tem-
perature or drained completely to prevent damage.
NOTICE
Frequently check the specific gravity of the coolant
for proper freeze protection or for anti-boil protection.
Clean the cooling system for the following reasons:
• Contamination of the cooling system
• Overheating of the engine
• Foaming of the coolant
NOTICE
Never operate an engine without water temperature
regulators in the cooling system. Water temperature
regulators help to maintain the engine coolant at the
proper operating temperature. Cooling system prob-
lems
can develop without water temperature
regulators.
Many engine failures are related to the cooling
system. The following problems are related to cooling
system failures: Overheating, leakage of the water
pump and plugged radiators or heat exchangers.
These failures can be avoided with correct cooling
system maintenance. Cooling system maintenance is
as important as maintenance of the fuel system and
the lubrication system. Quality of the coolant is as
important as the quality of the fuel and the lubricating
oil.
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Maintenance Section
Refill Capacities