The Caterpillar G3516 is a 69 L 16-cylinder ta engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 1030 kW. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the G3532. It holds 423 L (111.7 gal) of oil and 205 L (54.2 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Caterpillar G3516, G3516
Part of the Caterpillar G3516 engine family — 4 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 423.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 205.0 L |
| Displacement | 69.0 L |
| Cylinders | 16 |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Gross power | 1030 kW |
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | ||||
| Fuel filter | — | ||||
| Oil filter | — | ||||
| Battery | — | ||||
| Belt | — | ||||
| Coolant | — | ||||
| Oil | — | ||||
| Spark plug | — |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
| Item | Action | Hours | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| oil | Change | 500 hr | 3000 Series service intervals increased to 500 hours as standard (3013C, 3024C, 3054, 3056) | |
| 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.
| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure | Unit injector fuel injection pressure | 1240 | bar (18 000 psi) |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 515-1340 | hp SEPARABLE RECIPROCATING PACKAGES | other_service |
| LEDE5232 | One of two Cat® G3516 50-Hz generator sets rated at 970 kW at 380 volts, this G3516 provides up to 1.9 MW of continuous power at 1,500 rpm for GVL’s buildings and wastewater treatment plant. | other_service |
| LEHW8054 | Printed in U.S.A. | other_service |
| LEXE7506-00 | Caterpillar® Electronic Ignition System (EIS) | other_service |
| PEHJ0268 | Cat Engine ULB Upgrade for G3516 Petroleum Engines | other_service |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.
The Caterpillar G3516 engine has an oil capacity of 423.0 liters.
The Caterpillar G3516 has a displacement of 69.0 liters with 16 cylinders.
The Caterpillar G3516 powers 1 generator set(s), including Caterpillar G3532.