The Caterpillar G3516C is a 69 L 16-cylinder turbocharged separate circuit aftercooled engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 1475 kW. It powers generator sets from Caterpillar, including the XQ1475G. It holds 416 L (109.9 gal) of oil and 770 L (203.4 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: G3516C, Cat G3516C
Part of the Caterpillar G3516C engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 416.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 770.0 L |
| Displacement | 69.0 L |
| Cylinders | 16 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Separate Circuit Aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Gross power | 1475 kW |
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Cat Air Filter | — | 50 hr | ||
| Fuel filter | Cat Fuel Filter | — | 50 hr | ||
| Oil filter | Cat Oil Filter | — | 50 hr | ||
| Battery | Cat Battery | — | 500 hr | ||
| Belt | Cat V-Belt | — | 500 hr | ||
| Oil | Cat Lube Oil | 416.0 L | — | 100 hr | |
| Spark plug | Cat Spark Plug | — | 500 hr |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's 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 | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| G3516C | 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 G3516C engine has an oil capacity of 416.0 liters.
The Caterpillar G3516C has a displacement of 69.0 liters with 16 cylinders.
The Caterpillar G3516C powers 1 generator set(s), including Caterpillar XQ1475G.
The Caterpillar G3516C oil change interval is every 100 hours.