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Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC Engine

The Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC is a 15.8 L air-to-air aftercooled engine rated at 1800 rpm. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the XQ 500.

Also known as: CAT 3456 ATAAC

15.8 L
Displacement
1800 rpm
Rated speed
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Service parts for the 3456 ATAAC

The cheapest captured merchant offer per filter — see the full cross-reference below for every OEM/aftermarket option.

Air intake

1 required
1063973Air filter$39.31eBay

Fuel system

1 required
1165436Fuel filtersee priceAmazon

Oil system

1 required
3890434Oil filter$30.97PartsGeek

Prices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Verify against your serial number before ordering.

Engine specifications

Displacement15.8 L
AspirationAir-to-Air Aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir Inlet System10639735000 hr Amazon eBay $79.98 eBay $39.31 FridayParts $62.16
Fuel filter—1200 hr
Oil filter—1200 hr
BatteryBattery set with disconnect switch, 5 amp battery charger, 24 volt starting motor, heavy duty 45 amp charging alternator—1200 hr
Belt—1200 hr
Coolant74.2 l (qts.)—
Oil38.0 l (qts.)—
Spark plug—1200 hr

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

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
Fuelultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD)Required for Tier 4 Interim emissions compliance

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Filters for this engine

  • Air filter: Caterpillar 1063973 Donaldson P533884 Wix 46747
  • Fuel filter: Caterpillar 1165436 Caterpillar 5134490 Donaldson P550625 Donaldson P551858 Wix 33640 Wix 33780
  • 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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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 displacement of the Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC?

The Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC has a displacement of 15.8 liters.

Which generators use the Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC engine?

The Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC powers 1 generator set(s), including Caterpillar XQ 500.

What oil filter does the Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC use?

The Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC uses oil filter part numbers Caterpillar 3890434, Caterpillar 2P4005, Donaldson P551808.

What fuel filter does the Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC use?

The Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC uses fuel filter part numbers Caterpillar 1165436, Caterpillar 5134490, Donaldson P550625.

What air filter does the Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC use?

The Caterpillar 3456 ATAAC uses air filter part numbers Caterpillar 1063973, Donaldson P533884, Wix 46747.