3508B, 3512B, and 3516B High Displacement Generator Sets Caterpillar

Refill Capacities

Usage:

Engine Crankcase Capacity

The capacity of the Engine Crankcase includes the capacity of the oil filters that are installed at the factory.

Auxiliary oil filter systems (if equipped) will require additional oil. Refer to the specifications that are provided by the OEM of the auxiliary oil filter system.

For the recommended oil, see Special Publication, SEBU6251, "Caterpillar Commercial Diesel Engine Fluids Recommendations".

3508B Engine

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Table 1
3508B Engine Lubrication System Approximate Refill Capacities
Compartment or System	Liters	US Gallons
Engine Crankcase	227 L	60 US gal

3512B Engine

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Table 2
3512B Engine Lubrication System Approximate Refill Capacities
Compartment or System	Liters	US Gallons
Engine Crankcase	318 L	84 US gal

3516B Engine

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Table 3
3516B Engine Lubrication System Approximate Refill Capacities
Compartment or System	Liters	US Gallons
Engine Crankcase	405 L	107 US gal

Cooling System Capacity

For the recommended coolant, see Special Publication, SEBU6251, "Caterpillar Commercial Diesel Engine Fluids Recommendations".

3508B Engine

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Table 4
3508B Engine Generator Set Approximate Refill Capacities
Compartment or System	Liters	US Gallons
Engine Only	103 L	27.2 US gal
Radiator	206 L	54.4 US gal
Total	309 L	81.6 US gal

3512B Engines

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Table 5
3512B Engine 50 Hz Generator Set Approximate Refill Capacities
Compartment or System	Liters	US Gallons
Engine Only	157 L	41.5 US gal
Radiator	244 L	64.5 US gal
Total	401 L	106 US gal

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Table 6
3512B Engine 60 Hz Generator Set Approximate Refill Capacities
Compartment or System	Liters	US Gallons
Engine Only	157 L	41.5 US gal
Radiator	275 L	72.5 US gal
Total	432 L	114 US gal

3516B Engines

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Table 7
3516B Engine with an Ambient Capability of 43 °C (109 °F) 50 Hz Generator Set Approximate Refill Capacities
Compartment or System	Liters	US Gallons
Engine Only	233 L	61.5 US gal
Radiator	275 L	72.5 US gal
Total	508 L	134 US gal

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Table 8
3516B Engine with an Ambient Capability of 50 °C (122 °F) 50 Hz Generator Set Approximate Refill Capacities
Compartment or System	Liters	US Gallons
Engine Only	233 L	61.5 US gal
Radiator	375 L	99.1 US gal
Total	608 L	160.6 US gal

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Table 9
3516B Engine with an Ambient Capability of 43 °C (109 °F) 60 Hz Generator Set Approximate Refill Capacities
Compartment or System	Liters	US Gallons
Engine Only	233 L	61.5 US gal
Radiator	330 L	87.2 US gal
Total	563 L	148.7 US gal

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Table 10
3516B Engine with an Ambient Capability of 50 °C (122 °F) 60 Hz Generator Set Approximate Refill Capacities
Compartment or System	Liters	US Gallons
Engine Only	233 L	61.5 US gal
Radiator	375 L	99.1 US gal
Total	608 L	160.6 US gal