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Detroit Diesel 8V2000-G81 Engine Engine

The Detroit Diesel 8V2000-G81 is a 16 L 8-cylinder turbocharged, air to water aftercooled engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 570.5 kW. It powers generator sets from MQ Power, including the 500kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set. It holds 46 L (12.2 gal) of oil and 44 L (11.6 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Detroit Diesel 8V2000-G81

16.0 L
Displacement
8
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed
570 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity46.0 L
Coolant capacity44.0 L
Displacement16.0 L
Cylinders8
AspirationTurbocharged, Air to Water Aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm
Gross power570 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

1

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterDry, Dual Element find
Fuel filter30 micron Racor ® fuel filter system find
Oil filter2 Spin-on, Full Flow find
BeltBelt Driven, Centrifugal find

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

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Detroit Diesel 8V2000-G81?

The Detroit Diesel 8V2000-G81 engine has an oil capacity of 46.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the Detroit Diesel 8V2000-G81?

The Detroit Diesel 8V2000-G81 has a displacement of 16.0 liters with 8 cylinders.

Which generators use the Detroit Diesel 8V2000-G81 engine?

The Detroit Diesel 8V2000-G81 powers 1 generator set(s), including MQ Power 500kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set.