Lubricant Capacities
The capacity of the engine lubrication system 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.
| Approximate Refill Capacity | ||
| Compartment or System | 3516C HD Engines | |
| Engine crankcase with standard oil pan | 416 L (110 US gal) | |
| Engine crankcase with deep oil pan | 833 L (220 US gal) |
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Coolant Capacities
To maintain the cooling system, the total cooling system capacity must be determined. The total cooling system capacity will vary between individual installations. The total cooling system capacity can include the following components: engine, expansion tank, heat exchanger, radiator and piping.
Refer to the specifications that are provided by Caterpillar or the OEM of the installation. Record the total cooling system capacity in the appropriate Table.
| Approximate Refill Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Compartment or System | 3516C HD Engines |
| Engine Only | 234 L (61.8 US gal) |
| Radiator | 271 L (71.6 US gal) |
| Total Cooling System (2) | 505 L (133.4 US gal) |
| ( 2 ) | The total cooling system includes the capacity for the engine cooling system plus the capacity for the external system. Enter the total in this row. |