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General Motors Vortec Engine

The General Motors Vortec is a 4.3 L turbo engine rated at 1800 rpm. It powers generator sets from Kohler and SDMO, including the 60ERESB and G30. It holds 3.8 L (1.0 gal) of oil and 4.1 L (1.1 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: General Motors Vortec

Part of the General Motors Vortec engine family — 4 variants share parts & fitment.

4.3 L
Displacement
1800 rpm
Rated speed
3.8 L
Oil capacity

Engine specifications

Oil capacity3.8 L
Coolant capacity4.1 L
Displacement4.3 L
AspirationTurbo
Rated speed1800 rpm

Generator sets powered by this engine

2

Shared across brands: Kohler, SDMO

Voltage reconnection

VoltagePhaseConnectionLeadsNotes
Alternator Reconnection drawing ADV-5875U--144--Lead

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Parts cataloged across the General Motors Vortec family

7
Part #DescriptionCategory
0A4637Air CleanerAir filter
GM16944Element, air cleanerAir filter
NGE012014Charge Air Cooler BoltsBolt
058665BATTERY 12VDC 90-AH 27FService part / kit
GM36247Exhaust pipeService part / kit
GM58703Assy, J1939/ModBus/Ethernet Converter (network bridge)Service part / kit
GM71612-MA1X-612-25Service part / kit

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the General Motors Vortec?

The General Motors Vortec engine has an oil capacity of 3.8 liters.

What is the displacement of the General Motors Vortec?

The General Motors Vortec has a displacement of 4.3 liters.

Which generators use the General Motors Vortec engine?

The General Motors Vortec powers 2 generator set(s), including Kohler 60ERESB, SDMO G30.