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Cummins/Onan ISC Engine

The Cummins/Onan ISC is a 6-cylinder turbocharged (holset wastegated turbo) engine rated at 2200 rpm, producing up to 179 kW. It powers generator sets from Cummins/Onan, including the ISC 260, ISC 285, ISC 300 and ISC 315. It holds 23.8 L (6.3 gal) of oil.

Also known as: Cummins ISC

6
Cylinders
2200 rpm
Rated speed
179 kW
Gross power
23.8 L
Oil capacity

Engine specifications

Oil capacity23.8 L
Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocharged (Holset wastegated turbo)
Rated speed2200 rpm
Gross power179 kW

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Fuel filterChange secondary fuel filter30000 hr
Oil filterCummins15000 hr
Batterynone
BeltCheck and adjust timing belt5000 hr
CoolantReplace coolant and thermostat as needed
Coolant filterNONE*
OilChange oil and filter6.3 liters15000 hr
Spark plugCheck and replace spark plugs as needed48000 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
Oil & FilterChange500 hr12 mo15,000 miles / 24,141 kilometers
Oil and filterChange500 hr6 mo15,000 miles / 24,000 km
Primary Fuel FilterReplace500 hr12 mo15,000 miles / 24,141 kilometers
Primary fuel filterChange500 hr12 mo15,000 miles / 24,000 km
Secondary Fuel FilterReplace1000 hr12 mo30,000 miles / 48,281 kilometers
Secondary fuel filterChange1000 hr12 mo30,000 miles / 48,000 km
Overhead adjustmentAdjust5000 hr48 mo150,000 miles / 241,500 km
Std. coolant changeChange24 moFully compatible with long-life coolant/antifreeze formulas allowing changes out to six years

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

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TypeItemValueUnitCondition
OtherAdvertised horsepower300hp
OtherAdvertised horsepower315hp
OtherAdvertised horsepower330hp
OtherAdvertised horsepower350hp
OtherAdvertised horsepower370hp
OtherAdvertised horsepower400hp
OtherAdvertised horsepower450hp
OtherAdvertised horsepower500hp
OtherAdvertised horsepower525hp
OtherCertification2001-CERTIFIED
SpeedGoverned speed2000RPM
SpeedGoverned speed2100RPM
SpeedGoverned speed2200RPM
SpeedGoverned speed2200-2400RPM
SpeedGoverned speed2600RPM
SpeedGoverned speed2800RPM
TorqueClutch engagement torque500lb-ft
TorqueClutch engagement torque678N•m
TorquePeak torque1050at 1400 RPM
TorquePeak torque1200at 1300 RPM
TorquePeak torque1288N•M330 HP/950@1300
TorquePeak torque1450at 1300 RPM
TorquePeak torque1550at 1200 RPM
TorquePeak torque1650at 1200 RPM
TorquePeak torque600at 1600 RPM
TorquePeak torque660at 1600 RPM
TorquePeak torque950LB-FT330 HP/950@1300

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
Coolantlong-life coolant/antifreeze formulaFully compatible with long-life coolant/antifreeze formulas allowing changes out to 600,000 miles (965,607 km) or 6 years
CoolantStd. coolant / long-life coolant-antifreezeFully compatible with long-life coolant/antifreeze formulas which allow changes out to 600,000 miles (965,607 km) or 6 years; std. coolant change 240,000 miles (386,243 km) / 24 months
FuelDieselDiesel-powered motorhome engine; optional water-in-fuel sensor alerts drivers of contamination

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 oil capacity of the Cummins/Onan ISC?

The Cummins/Onan ISC engine has an oil capacity of 23.8 liters.

Which generators use the Cummins/Onan ISC engine?

The Cummins/Onan ISC powers 5 generator set(s), including Cummins/Onan ISC 260, Cummins/Onan ISC 285, Cummins/Onan ISC 300, Cummins/Onan ISC 315, Cummins/Onan ISC 330.

How often should you change the oil in the Cummins/Onan ISC?

The Cummins/Onan ISC oil change interval is every 15000 hours.