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Detroit Diesel 16V4000 Engine

The Detroit Diesel 16V4000 is a 65 L 16-cylinder turbocharged/aftercooled engine. It powers generator sets from Generac, including the SD2000. It holds 250 L (66.0 gal) of oil and 206 L (54.4 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Detroit Diesel 16V4000

65.0 L
Displacement
16
Cylinders
250.0 L
Oil capacity

Service parts for the 16V4000

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Fuel system

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P552006Fuel filterfind

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Engine specifications

Oil capacity250.0 L
Coolant capacity206.0 L
Displacement65.0 L
Cylinders16
AspirationTurbocharged/Aftercooled

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Fuel filterPaper Element Type33645 eBay
Oil filterFull Flow Cartridge and Bypass
Coolant492.0 liter
Oil250.0 liter

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Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
FuelNo. 2 Diesel FuelASTM Spec. Minimum Cetane of 45

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Filters for this engine

  • Fuel filter: Donaldson P552006 Wix 33645

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Also used in

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  • Hitachi EH4500 — Dump Truck

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 Detroit Diesel 16V4000?

The Detroit Diesel 16V4000 engine has an oil capacity of 250.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the Detroit Diesel 16V4000?

The Detroit Diesel 16V4000 has a displacement of 65.0 liters with 16 cylinders.

Which generators use the Detroit Diesel 16V4000 engine?

The Detroit Diesel 16V4000 powers 1 generator set(s), including Generac SD2000.

What fuel filter does the Detroit Diesel 16V4000 use?

The Detroit Diesel 16V4000 uses fuel filter part numbers Donaldson P552006, Wix 33645.