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Caterpillar 3516 TA Engine Engine

The Caterpillar 3516 TA is a 69 L 16-cylinder ta engine rated at 1500 rpm. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the DM7962, DM7963 and SR5. It holds 401.3 L (106.0 gal) of oil and 233 L (61.6 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: CAT 3516 TA

69.0 L
Displacement
16
Cylinders
1500 rpm
Rated speed
401.3 L
Oil capacity

Engine specifications

Oil capacity401.3 L
Coolant capacity233.0 L
Displacement69.0 L
Cylinders16
AspirationTA
Rated speed1500 rpm

Generator sets powered by this engine

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Caterpillar 3516 TACaterpillar DM7962Caterpillar DM7963Caterpillar SR5

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter2500 hr find
Fuel filter1000 hr find
Oil filter2500 hr find
Belt2500 hr find
Coolant233.0 L
Oil401.3 L

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Filters for this engine

  • Air filter: Caterpillar 1W3636 Caterpillar 612506 Donaldson P117781 Donaldson P532506 Wix 42239 Ac Delco A902C Wix 46589 Ac Delco A1586C
  • Fuel filter: Caterpillar 3890433 Caterpillar 1110716 Donaldson P551316 Donaldson P552020 Wix 33685NP Wix 33210 Ac Delco TP1045
  • Oil filter: Caterpillar 3890434 Caterpillar 2P4005 Donaldson P551808 Donaldson P554005 Wix 57792 Wix 51792 Ac Delco PF879L

Cross-referenced via Donaldson + OEM/engine-maker interchange — options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for every exact variant.

Also used in

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  • Caterpillar 789 — Dump Truck
  • Caterpillar 789C — Haul Truck
  • Caterpillar 789D — Dump Truck
  • Caterpillar 793 — Dump Truck
  • Caterpillar 797 — Dump Truck
  • Caterpillar 994 — Loader Wheeled
  • Caterpillar 994D — Loader Wheeled

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.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Caterpillar 3516 TA?

The Caterpillar 3516 TA engine has an oil capacity of 401.3 liters.

What is the displacement of the Caterpillar 3516 TA?

The Caterpillar 3516 TA has a displacement of 69.0 liters with 16 cylinders.

Which generators use the Caterpillar 3516 TA engine?

The Caterpillar 3516 TA powers 4 generator set(s), including Caterpillar 3516 TA, Caterpillar DM7962, Caterpillar DM7963, Caterpillar SR5.

What oil filter does the Caterpillar 3516 TA use?

The Caterpillar 3516 TA uses oil filter part numbers Caterpillar 3890434, Caterpillar 2P4005, Donaldson P551808.

What fuel filter does the Caterpillar 3516 TA use?

The Caterpillar 3516 TA uses fuel filter part numbers Caterpillar 3890433, Caterpillar 1110716, Donaldson P551316.

What air filter does the Caterpillar 3516 TA use?

The Caterpillar 3516 TA uses air filter part numbers Caterpillar 1W3636, Caterpillar 612506, Donaldson P117781.