The Baudouin 6M16 is a 9.7 L 6-cylinder engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 264 kW. It powers generator sets from Baudouin.
Also known as: Baudouin 6M16
| Displacement | 9.7 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Gross power | 264 kW |
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| The diesel engine cannot be started | Air trapped in fuel system | Remove the air in fuel system. Check the pipe joints for leakage and repair if any. |
| The diesel engine cannot be started | Fuel injection pump malfunction | Check the plunger and delivery valve. Repair or replace the damaged parts. |
| The diesel engine cannot be started | Fuel injector malfunction | Check the atomization of fuel injector, repair if necessary. |
| The diesel engine cannot be started | Valve timing or fuel supply initial angle is wrong | Check and adjust. |
| The diesel engine cannot be started | High-pressure fuel pipe damaged or there is fuel leakage | Repair or replace. |
| The diesel engine cannot be started | Insufficient compression pressure in cylinder | Check the sealing of valve and cylinder gasket and check for worn piston rings. Repair or replace the faulty parts if any. |
| The diesel engine cannot be started | Ambient temperature is too low | Use auxiliary start device. |
| Engine stopped soon after startup | Air trapped in fuel system | Check the fuel pipe and its joint for leakage. Check whether the bleeder screw is securely tightened. Expel the air out of the fuel system. |
| Engine stopped soon after startup | Fuel filter clogged | Take down the filter body. Remove dirt and moisture. If necessary, replace the filter element. |
| Engine stopped soon after startup | Poor fuel quality with excessive moisture | Clean the filter, and replace fuel. |
| Engine stopped soon after startup | Idle speed is too low | Re-adjust. |
| Insufficient engine power | Intake system (air filter) is clogged | Check the air filter and intake pipe. Clean or replace the filter element. |
| Insufficient engine power | Exhaust back pressure is too high | Check and adjust the valve timing. Check the exhaust pipe for clogging. Remove clogging if any. |
| Insufficient engine power | Insufficient pressure in turbo charging system | Check and troubleshoot the leakage in the connecting pipe. |
| Insufficient engine power | Turbocharger malfunction | Replace the assembly. |
| Insufficient engine power | Compressor, turbine flow passage clogged | Wash or replace. |
| Insufficient engine power | Floating bearing failure | Replace |
| Insufficient engine power | There is carbon or sludge deposit at the back of turbine and compressor | Clean |
| Insufficient engine power | Fuel pipe leaks or is clogged | Check the fuel pipe and its joint for leakage. Check the fuel filter for contamination. Tighten and clean the fuel pipe. Replace the fuel filter element. |
| Insufficient engine power | Poor fuel quality | Clean the fuel tank, fuel filter and fuel pipe. Replace fuel. |
| Insufficient engine power | Instable atomization of fuel injector | Check fuel injection pressure. Check the injector for soot deposition. Adjust and repair the injector. |
| Insufficient engine power | Incorrect valve timing or fuel supply timing | Check and adjust |
| Insufficient engine power | Engine oil level in oil pan is too high | Referring to the oil dipstick, drain excessive oil. |
| Insufficient engine power | Cylinder gasket leaks | Check the compression pressure in the cylinder while the diesel engine is hot. Replace the damaged cylinder gasket. |
| Insufficient engine power | Piston ring is worn or broken. Excessive bearing shell gap | Replace the worn parts, or overhaul the diesel engine. |
| Insufficient engine power | Cylinder liner or piston is worn or scratched | Overhaul the diesel engine. |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Intake system clogged | Check the air filter and intake pipe for clogging. Remove clogging if any |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Exhaust back pressure is too high | Check the exhaust pipe and brake valve for clogging. Remove clogging if any |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Poor fuel quality | Replace fuel in accordance with the requirements |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Fuel pipe clogged | Check the fuel pipe for clogging. Remove clogging if any |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Fuel pipe leaks | Check the fuel pipe for leakage. Remove leakage if any |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Instable atomization of fuel injector | Check, adjust and repair the fuel injector |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Cylinder gasket leaks | Check the compression pressure in the cylinder |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Excessive bearing shell gap, diesel engine overhaul is needed | Check and overhaul the diesel engine |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Piston scuffing | Replace the cylinder liner, piston and piston rings |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Insufficient pressure in turbo charging system | Check and troubleshoot the leakage in the connecting pipe |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Turbocharger malfunction | Check and replace the assembly |
| Engine exhaust gas is black | Intake pipe is clogged or exhaust back pressure is high | Clean the intake or exhaust pipe |
| Engine exhaust gas is black | Poor fuel quality | Clean the fuel system, replace fuel |
| Engine exhaust gas is black | Instable atomization of fuel injector | Check, repair or replace |
| Engine exhaust gas is black | Insufficient pressure in turbo charging system | Check and troubleshoot the leakage in the connecting pipe |
| Engine exhaust gas is black | Turbocharger malfunction | Check and replace the assembly |
| Engine exhaust gas is white or blue | Poor fuel quality with excessive moisture | Replace fuel. |
| Engine exhaust gas is white or blue | Coolant temperature is too low | Check the operating temperature of the thermostat. Replace it if necessary |
| Engine exhaust gas is white or blue | Sealing ring of turbocharger damaged | Check and replace |
| Engine exhaust gas is white or blue | Thrust bearing of turbocharger damaged | Check and replace |
| Engine exhaust gas is white or blue | Oil return pipe of turbocharger clogged | Wash or repair |
| Engine exhaust gas is white or blue | Instable atomization of fuel injector | Check and repair |
| Engine exhaust gas is white or blue | Low compression pressure, incomplete combustion, piston scuffing | Check the piston rings, cylinder liner and cylinder gasket. Repair the damaged ones |
| Engine exhaust gas is white or blue | Piston ring and cylinder liner | Continue running-in |
| Engine exhaust gas is white or blue | Piston ring gaps are not staggered | Adjust or reassemble |
| Engine exhaust gas is white or blue | Oil control ring failure | Replace |
| Engine exhaust gas is white or blue | Excessive clearance between piston and cylinder liner | Repair, replace |
| Oil gathering at the air inlet port and inlet pipe of turbocharger | Turbocharger sealing failure | Repair or replace |
| Oil gathering at the air inlet port and inlet pipe of turbocharger | Oil-gas separator failure | Replace |
| Oil gathering at the air inlet port and inlet pipe of turbocharger | Oil pan liquid level is too high, excessive oil | Check and release appropriate amount of oil |
| Rotating speed is unstable | Poor fuel quality with moisture or wax | Clean the fuel system, replace the fuel |
| Rotating speed is unstable | Air is sucked into fuel suction pipe | Check the fuel suction pipe and its joint for tightness. Expel the trapped air. |
| Rotating speed is unstable | Unstable atomization of fuel injector | Check and repair |
| Rotating speed is unstable | Turbocharger surging | Check and clean the compressor flow passage, remove the fouling and soot deposition |
| Rotating speed is unstable | Turbocharger bearing damaged | Replace |
| Oil pressure is too low | There is no oil in oil pan or oil is insufficient | Check oil level and check for leakage, add oil. |
| Oil pressure is too low | Engine oil grade is not compliant | Replace with compliant engine oil. |
| Oil pressure is too low | Coolant temperature or engine oil temperature is too high | Check whether the cooling system works normally and eliminate the failure. |
| Oil pressure is too low | Excessive resistance in engine oil filter | Replace with a new filter element. |
| Oil pressure is too low | Engine oil cooler clogged | Check and clean. |
| Oil pressure is too low | Suction filter, engine oil pipe, or washer of pipe joint is clogged or broken | Check the suction filter, pipe joint and oil passage for casting shrinkage porosity. |
| Oil pressure is too low | Leakage from inlet pipe of engine oil pump | Check, repair or replace the inlet pipe and its joint. |
| Oil pressure is too low | Failure of pressure regulator valve in main oil passage | Check, clean or repair the valve. |
| Oil pressure is too low | Main oil passage clogged | Check and clean. |
| Oil pressure is too low | Excessive bearing shell gap, or damaged bearing shell | Check and replace. |
| Oil pressure is too low | Excessive wear of parts and components | Check and overhaul the diesel engine. |
| Coolant temperature is too high | Coolant level in expansion tank is too low | Check for leakage. Add coolant. |
| Coolant temperature is too high | Water pump belt is slack | Adjust the belt tension in accordance with the requirements. |
| Coolant temperature is too high | Damaged washer or worn impeller of water pump | Check, repair or replace |
| Coolant temperature is too high | Damaged water pipe is sucking air in | Check the water pipe, pipe joint and washer. Replace the damaged ones. |
| Coolant temperature is too high | Thermostat failure | Replace. |
| Coolant temperature is too high | Expansion tank clogged | Check, clean and repair the expansion tank. |
| Coolant temperature is too high | Oil of oil pan is insufficient | Check the oil level. If any leakage, repair it and add engine oil. |
| Parts wear is too fast | Air filter element is unqualified or damaged | Check and replace the air filter element. |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this engine’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Showing the first 80 of 138 entries.
Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Baudouin 6M16.
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) | Part of our propulsion engines, auxiliary engines, and marine genset models are designed to be HVO-compliant. |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
The Baudouin 6M16 has a displacement of 9.7 liters with 6 cylinders.
The Baudouin 6M16 powers 1 generator set(s), including Baudouin 6M16.
A commonly reported issue on generators using the Baudouin 6M16 is: Insufficient engine power. Cause: Intake system (air filter) is clogged. Fix: Check the air filter and intake pipe. Clean or replace the filter element..