The Caterpillar 3516C is a 78.4 L 16-cylinder ataac engine rated at 240 rpm. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the 3516C Generator Set, SR5 and XQ 2000. It holds 830 L (219.3 gal) of oil and 205 L (54.2 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Caterpillar 3516C
Part of the Caterpillar 3516C engine family — 3 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 830.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 205.0 L |
| Displacement | 78.4 L |
| Cylinders | 16 |
| Aspiration | ATAAC |
| Rated speed | 240 rpm |
Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Caterpillar 3516C.
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual or Single Element) | — | 8760 hr | find | |
| Fuel filter | Fuel System Secondary Filter | 1R0763 | 1000 hr | PartsGeek | |
| Oil filter | Engine Oil Filter Elements | 3890434 | 500 hr | PartsGeek $30.97 | |
| Belt | Belts (Alternator and Fan Drive) | — | 8760 hr | find | |
| Coolant | Cooling System Coolant (ELC - Extended Life Coolant) | 630.0 | — | 52560 hr | |
| Oil | Engine Oil and Filter | 401.3 | — | 500 hr |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 174-6854 | Hydrosolv 100 Liquid Cleaner | fluid |
| 1U-5490 | Hydrosolv 4165 Liquid Cleaner | fluid |
| 138-8440 | Component Cleaner | other_service |
| 294-7420 | Refill ampoules for 298-5311 Coolant Nitrite Test Kit | other_service |
| 298-5311 | Coolant Nitrite Test Kit for SCA (includes testing tool, 30 ampoules, instructions, and case) | other_service |
| 8T-5296 | Coolant Conditioner Test Kit | other_service |
| 245-5829 | Coolant Battery Tester Refractometer | sensor |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.
Cross-referenced via Donaldson + OEM/engine-maker interchange — options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for every exact variant.
Other equipment known to use this engine, via filter-application cross-reference — useful for sourcing parts even when your exact machine isn't listed elsewhere on this page.
The Caterpillar 3516C engine has an oil capacity of 830.0 liters.
The Caterpillar 3516C has a displacement of 78.4 liters with 16 cylinders.
The Caterpillar 3516C powers 3 generator set(s), including Caterpillar 3516C Generator Set, Caterpillar SR5, Caterpillar XQ 2000.
The Caterpillar 3516C uses oil filter part numbers Caterpillar 3890434, Donaldson P551808, Wix 57792.
The Caterpillar 3516C uses fuel filter part numbers Caterpillar 1R0763, Caterpillar 3890433, Donaldson P551313.
The Caterpillar 3516C oil change interval is every 500 hours.
A commonly reported issue on generators using the Caterpillar 3516C is: The battery is very warm to the touch.. Fix: Reduce the rate of charging by a significant amount. Complete the charging at the reduced rate..