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Caterpillar C13 Engine

Name: Caterpillar C13 Engine
Brand: Caterpillar

The Caterpillar C13 is a 13 L 6-cylinder ataac engine rated at 2100 rpm, producing up to 392 kW. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar. It holds 20.8 L (5.5 gal) of oil and 11.5 L (3.0 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Caterpillar C13

Part of the Caterpillar C13 engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.

13.0 L

Displacement

Cylinders

2100 rpm

Rated speed

392 kW

Gross power

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Engine specifications

Oil capacity	20.8 L
Coolant capacity	11.5 L
Displacement	13.0 L
Cylinders	6
Aspiration	ATAAC
Rated speed	2100 rpm
Gross power	392 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

Caterpillar C13

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Maintenance schedule

Item	Spec	Capacity	Part #	Interval
Air filter	PMG		—	200 hr
Fuel filter	Drain water from fuel tanks and replace fuel filter		—	20000 hr
Oil filter	S•O•SSM oil analysis		—	30000 hr
Battery	Inspect, clean batteries		—	30000 hr
Belt	PMG		—	200 hr
Coolant		5.0 L	—	30000 hr
Oil		210.0 L	—	30000 hr
Spark plug	Replace air compressor filter (if equipped)		—	30000 hr

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

Service intervals

Item	Action	Hours	Notes
Primary air filter element	Change	250 hr	When changing the primary element at 250 operating hours (basis of the without-indicator filter-change comparison)
oil	Change	500 hr	3000 Series service intervals increased to 500 hours as standard (3013C, 3024C, 3054, 3056)
Secondary air filter element	Change	750 hr	When changing the secondary element at 750 operating hours (basis of the without-indicator filter-change comparison)
minor overhaul	Other	20000 hr	3600 engines designed to run 20 000 hours between minor overhauls using No. 2 fuel
major overhaul	Other	40000 hr	3600 engines designed to run 40 000 hours between major overhauls using No. 2 fuel
cylinder liners and pistons	Other	80000 hr	3600 cylinder liners and pistons designed for 80 000 hours using No. 2 fuel

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

Service specifications

Type	Item	Value	Unit	Condition
Other	Radiator cooling package design ambient temperature	48.9	°C (120° F)	with 50/50 water/Extended Life Coolant mixture
Other	Radiator cooling package maximum elevation	1524	m (5000 ft)	with 50/50 water/Extended Life Coolant mixture
Pressure	Maximum air pressure for cleaning purposes (deadheaded air nozzle with chip guarding and PPE)	205	kPa
Pressure	Maximum air pressure for cleaning purposes (deadheaded air nozzle with chip guarding and PPE)	30	psi
Pressure	Maximum water pressure for cleaning purposes	275	kPa
Pressure	Maximum water pressure for cleaning purposes	40	psi
Pressure	Unit injector fuel injection pressure	1240	bar (18 000 psi)
Temperature	Maximum storage temperature for ether cylinders	120	°F
Temperature	Maximum storage temperature for ether cylinders	49	°C
Temperature	Maximum storage temperature for ether cylinders (Engine Starting section)	102	°F
Temperature	Maximum storage temperature for ether cylinders (Engine Starting section)	39	°C
Torque	Air compressor SAE "A" hydraulic pump drive maximum torque (374 L/min and 467 L/min compressors)	60	N•m (44 lb-ft)	C7, C9 ACERT

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

Recommended fluids

Fluid	Grade	Ambient	Notes
Coolant	50/50 mixture water/Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant	below 48°C	Radiator cooling packages designed for up to 48.9° C (120° F) ambient; coolant sump refill capacities vary by oil sump/pan (18 L to 106 L service refill with new oil filter change)
Coolant	Cat DEAC		Diesel; 3,000 Service Hours or Three Years; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis
Coolant	Cat ELC		Diesel; 12,000 Service Hours or Six Years; add Cat ELC Extender at 6,000 service hours or one half of service life; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis
Coolant	Cat NGEC		Natural Gas; 16,000 Service Hours or Three Years; use interval that occurs first
Engine oil	15W40		PAROIL 15W40
Engine oil	5W40		PAROIL 5W40
Engine oil	Cat NGEO		Natural Gas
Engine oil	Cat Arctic DEO SYN SAE 0W-30	-40°C to 30°C	Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines
Engine oil	Cat DEO SYN SAE 5W-40	-30°C to 50°C	Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines
Engine oil	Cat DEO SAE 10W-30	-18°C to 40°C	Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines
Engine oil	Cat DEO SAE 15W-40	-9°C to 50°C	Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines
Fuel	No. 2 fuel		3600 engines designed for 80 000 hours on No. 2 fuel; ratings based on API gravity of 35 at 15 C (60 F), LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg used at 29 C (84 F) with a density of 838.9 g/L
Grease	Cat Generator Set Grease		Part Number 108-8611

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

Parts cataloged across the Caterpillar C13 family

148

Part #	Description	Category
AP70121	Diesel particulate filter (DPF)	DPF
AP70123	Diesel particulate filter (DPF)	DPF
106-3973	Air filter inner	air_filter
211-2660	Air filter assy	air_filter
PEHJ0170	Air Inlet Shutoff	air_filter
230-7198	V-belt	belt
7M4705	V-belt	belt
111-2369	Maintenance Element	coolant_filter
8T1589	Maintenance Charge	coolant_filter
8T9190	Refill Charge	coolant_filter
128-4124	Kit without Conditioner	coolant_kit
163-1128	Kit with Liquid	coolant_kit
163-1129	Kit with Element	coolant_kit
119-5152	Cat Engine Oil (quart bottle)	fluid
1R0749	Filter fuel	fuel_filter
1R0755	Filter fuel	fuel_filter
326-1641	Filter water separator	fuel_filter
326-1643	Filter water separator	fuel_filter
3S3875	Filter fuel	fuel_filter
8N0205	Filter water separator	fuel_filter
AP70122	DPF gasket	gasket
AP70313	DPF gasket	gasket
AP70314	DPF gasket	gasket
M-1P0436	Fuel Priming Pump Gasket	gasket
M-2246361	Regulator Housing Gasket	gasket
M-2266620	Rear Structure Set	gasket
M-2275075	Regulator Housing Gasket	gasket
M-2655324	Oil Cooler Set	gasket
M-2655326	Oil Pump Set - External	gasket
M-3136846	Central & Lower Set	gasket
M-3136847	Fuel System Set	gasket
M-3136898	Front Structure Set	gasket
M-3142771	Water Pump Installation Set	gasket
M-3149899	Air Compressor Set	gasket
M-3348404	Rear Structure Set	gasket
M-3348407	Water Pump Installation Set	gasket
M-4367102	Turbocharger Installation Set	gasket
M-4388606	Front Structure Set	gasket
M-4390524	Turbocharger Installation Set	gasket
M-4394077	Central & Lower Set	gasket
M-4394451	Oil Cooler Set	gasket
M-4513316	Gasket Set - Central & Lower	gasket
M-4532206	Gasket Set - Front Structure	gasket
M-4696623	Gasket Set - Oil Cooler	gasket
M-4698465	Gasket Set - Oil Cooler	gasket
M-4732196	Gasket Set - Turbocharger	gasket
M-4732197	Gasket Set - Water Pump	gasket
M-4758997	Gasket Set - Oil Cooler	gasket
M-4940654	Gasket Set - Oil Cooler	gasket
M-4941095	Gasket Set - Oil Cooler	gasket
M-4999229	Gasket Set - Oil Cooler	gasket
M-5025189	Gasket Set - Oil Cooler	gasket
MCBC13013	Cylinder Head Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13021	Overhaul Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13022	In-Chassis Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13031	Overhaul Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13032	In-Chassis Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13033	Cylinder Head Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13041	Major O/H Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13041GC	Major O/H Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13042	In-Chassis Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13042GC	In-Chassis Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13043	Cyl. Head Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13043GC	Cyl. Head Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13051	Major O/H Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13051GC	Major O/H Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13061	Major O/H Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13061GC	Major O/H Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13071	Major O/H Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13071GC	Major O/H Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13072	In-Chassis Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13072GC	In-Chassis Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13073	Cyl. Head Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13073GC	Cyl. Head Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13081	Major O/H Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13081GC	Major O/H Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13082	In-Chassis Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13082GC	In-Chassis Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13083	Cyl. Head Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13083GC	Cyl. Head Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13091	Major O/H Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13091GC	Major O/H Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13111	Major O/H Gasket Set	gasket
MCBC13111GC	Major O/H Gasket Set	gasket
M-4446485	Gasket Set - C13-C15-C18 Front Structure	gasket_set
MCBC13HBK	Head Bolt Kit - MCBC13HBK	head_bolt_kit
230-2781	Hose	hose
230-2782	Hose	hose
230-2854	Hose	hose
093-7521	Filter hydraulic	hydraulic_filter
328-3655	Filter hydraulic/transmission	hydraulic_filter
R-10R0725	Injector - Rebuilt	injector
R-10R0961	Injector - Rebuilt	injector
R-10R0966	Injector - Rebuilt	injector
R-10R0968	Injector - Rebuilt	injector
R-10R2977	Injector - Rebuilt	injector
126-2081	Filter oil	oil_filter
1R1808	Filter oil	oil_filter
101-2844	1 gallon (3.8L)	other_service
10R-8830	Oil Pan / Sump Turbo Mount	other_service
10R-8831	Oil Pan / Sump Turbo Mount	other_service
10R-8832	Oil Pan / Sump Turbo Mount	other_service
10R-8833	Oil Pan / Sump Turbo Mount	other_service
10R-8834	Oil Pan / Sump Turbo Mount	other_service
2239150	Connecting rod	other_service
888-983-7847	ENGINE BLOCK CRANKSHAFT	other_service
M-2237467	Camshaft	other_service
M-3882310	Piston	other_service
M-CK3882310P	Cylinder Kit	other_service
MCBC13ESK	Exhaust Stud Kit - MCBC13ESK	other_service
MCIF3882310	Inframe Kit	other_service
MCIF3882310-1	Inframe Kit	other_service
MCOH3882310	Overhaul Kit	other_service
MCOH3882310-1	Overhaul Kit	other_service
g00702022	Caterpillar equipment and replacement parts that are shipped from Caterpillar are asbestos free.	other_service
i01480768	Burn Prevention	other_service
i01806909	Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention	other_service
i02966200	General Hazard Information	other_service
i03602780	Important Safety Information	other_service
384-8611	Lift/transfer pump	pump
384-8612	Lift/transfer pump	pump
M-1375541	Fuel Priming Pump	pump
M-2231608	Oil Pump	pump
M-3520206	Water Pump	pump
M-3848611	Pump - Transfer	pump
M-2395581	Remanufactured Fuel Injector - M-2395581	remanufactured_fuel_injector
M-2847707	Remanufactured Fuel Injector - M-2847707	remanufactured_fuel_injector
M-RSC13E	Ring Set C13	ring_set
142-5867	Front seal	seal
M-1043560	Cylinder Liner Seal Ring	seal
M-1095308	Oil Pan Seal	seal
M-2173673	Oil Pan Seal	seal
M-2274239ORK	Injector Sleeve O-Ring Kit	seal
M-2303728	Injector Seal Ring Intermediate	seal
M-2303775	Injector Seal Ring Upper	seal
M-2481394	Injector O-Ring Kit	seal
M-3S9643	Regulator Seal	seal
M-6D7146	Seal Ring - Body to Cover	seal
M-6V7350	Water Pump Mounting Seal	seal
M-7L6580	By Pass Tube Seal	seal
M-9X7317	Injector Seal Ring Lower	seal
9CT002	NOx Control System	sensor
M-1946722	Sensor - Pressure	sensor
M-1946724	Sensor - Pressure	sensor
M-1946725	Sensor - Pressure	sensor
M-2644297	Sensor - Temperature	sensor
247-7133	Thermostat	thermostat
M-2477133	Regulator - 190°	thermostat

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

P534925 FridayParts $151.99 AF25248 FridayParts $151.99 RS3534 FridayParts $151.99 350-8687 FridayParts $160.59 VA53-BP70/LL-39A FridayParts $160.59 216-4970 FridayParts $86.52 SDLM-120-4 FridayParts $86.52 240A FridayParts $34.29 366-0669 FridayParts $356.99 20R-0956 FridayParts $356.99 171-2212 FridayParts $75.99 265-8713 FridayParts $50.40 3524700 FridayParts $266.20 235-7132 FridayParts $255.60 7G-7889 FridayParts $187.20 344-5081 FridayParts $53.50 485-9753 FridayParts $479.63 20R-4050 FridayParts $625.60 591-2386 FridayParts $625.60 398-4747 FridayParts $625.60 344-3456 FridayParts $121.60 344-3455 FridayParts $121.60 105-4849 FridayParts $82.99 153-2521 FridayParts $39.50 375-1478 FridayParts $34.99 219-6488 FridayParts $57.90 335-7371 FridayParts $328.59 335-7370 FridayParts $328.59 147-7975 FridayParts $217.50 3005-24V FridayParts $89.99 3E-7586 FridayParts $89.99 105-4850 FridayParts $89.99 355mm FridayParts $53.89 351-0925 KuduParts $52.00 273-5307 FridayParts $82.65 096-1628 FridayParts $48.56 6Y-9024 FridayParts $42.43 5P-8309 FridayParts $48.90 3E-0156 FridayParts $15.78 FS19728 FridayParts $67.84 118-6606 FridayParts $104.45 369-8502 KuduParts $350.00 247-7133 Amazon eBay $107.00 eBay $41.00 FridayParts $27.50 5P-4924 FridayParts $29.50 363-9500 FridayParts $390.00 363-9589 FridayParts $390.00 374-4994 FridayParts $482.54 342-8127 FridayParts $285.99 148-8385 FridayParts $10.80 150-4037 FridayParts $27.42 P613336 KuduParts $96.00 260-0354 FridayParts $1509.80 245-3818 FridayParts $230.99 331-8111 FridayParts $39.99 6I-0273 FridayParts $62.90 326-4690 KuduParts $24.00 P635773 FridayParts $137.56 P638606 KuduParts $61.00 P532474 FridayParts $50.88 6I-0274 FridayParts $50.88

Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.

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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 oil capacity of the Caterpillar C13?

The Caterpillar C13 engine has an oil capacity of 20.8 liters.

What is the displacement of the Caterpillar C13?

The Caterpillar C13 has a displacement of 13.0 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the Caterpillar C13 engine?

The Caterpillar C13 powers 1 generator set(s), including Caterpillar C13.

How often should you change the oil in the Caterpillar C13?

The Caterpillar C13 oil change interval is every 30000 hours.