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Cummins/Onan E6RTC Engine

The Cummins/Onan E6RTC is a 1 L cdi engine rated at 5500 rpm. It powers generator sets from Cummins/Onan, including the P2500I.

Also known as: Cummins E6RTC

1.0 L
Displacement
5500 rpm
Rated speed

Engine specifications

Displacement1.0 L
AspirationCDI
Rated speed5500 rpm

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterCheck, Clean*50 hr
Fuel filterCheck/Clean, Replace
Oil filterChange1000 hr
Battery
Belt
CoolantCheck/Clean
OilCheck Level, Change0.35 LA058U948 Amazon eBay
Spark plugCheck/Clean, Replace300 hr

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

Service intervals

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ItemActionHoursMonthsNotes
Engine OilChange50 hr6 moFirst service — First 20 hours or first month
Air FilterClean50 hr6 mo
Spark PlugCheck100 hr6 mo
Air FilterReplace300 hr12 mo
Spark PlugReplace300 hr12 mo

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

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
Engine oil10W300.35 L4-stroke engine oil only, never use 2-stroke oil. Synthetic oil is acceptable substitute.

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

Common questions

What is the displacement of the Cummins/Onan E6RTC?

The Cummins/Onan E6RTC has a displacement of 1.0 liters.

Which generators use the Cummins/Onan E6RTC engine?

The Cummins/Onan E6RTC powers 1 generator set(s), including Cummins/Onan P2500I.