The C-549 is a 9 L 8-cylinder engine rated at 3400 rpm, producing up to 171 kW. It powers generator sets from International Harvester, including the C-152, C-196, C-304 and C-345. It holds 12 L (3.2 gal) of oil.
Also known as: C-549
| Oil capacity | 12.0 L |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 9.0 L |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Rated speed | 3400 rpm |
| Gross power | 171 kW |
Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the C-549.
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel filter | — | 42 hr | find | ||
| Oil filter | — | find | |||
| Belt | — | find | |||
| Coolant filter | — | find | |||
| Oil | Replaceable Element Type Oil Filter | — | 37 hr |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
The C-549 engine has an oil capacity of 12.0 liters.
The C-549 has a displacement of 9.0 liters with 8 cylinders.
The C-549 powers 8 generator set(s), including International Harvester C-152, International Harvester C-196, International Harvester C-304, International Harvester C-345, International Harvester C-392.
The C-549 oil change interval is every 37 hours.
A commonly reported issue on generators using the C-549 is: A WARNING.