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Doosan D183L Engine

The Doosan D183L is a 18.27 L 10-cylinder turbocharged, charge air-cooled engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 422 kW. It powers generator sets from Kohler, including the 350REZX. It holds 42.1 L (11.1 gal) of oil and 42 L (11.1 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Doosan D183L

Part of the Doosan D183 engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.

18.273 L
Displacement
10
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed
422 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity42.1 L
Coolant capacity42.0 L
Displacement18.273 L
Cylinders10
AspirationTurbocharged, Charge Air-Cooled
Rated speed1800 rpm
Gross power422 kW

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterDry-type air cleaner—
Oil filter2x cartridge-type oil filters—93 hr
Battery2x 12V wet-charged starting batteries, BCI Group 31, 950 CCA324586 Amazon eBay
CoolantRadiator system capacity including engine177.0 L—
OilOil pan capacity with filter (full pressure lubrication)42.1 L—

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

Service intervals

1
ItemActionHoursMonthsNotes
engine oil filtersCheck93 hrlast changed 12/18/2025

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
Other10 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B361.95mm (14.25 in.)
Other10 in. weld flange outside diameter C406.4mm (16.0 in.)
Other10 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D12, 25.40mm (1.00 in.)
Other12 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B431.80mm (17.00 in.)
Other12 in. weld flange outside diameter C482.6mm (19.0 in.)
Other12 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D12, 25.40mm (1.00 in.)
Other14 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B476.25mm (18.75 in.)
Other14 in. weld flange outside diameter C533.4mm (21.0 in.)
Other14 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D12, 28.58mm (1.13 in.)
Other16 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B539.75mm (21.25 in.)
Other16 in. weld flange outside diameter C596.9mm (23.5 in.)
Other16 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D16, 28.58mm (1.13 in.)
Other18 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B577.85mm (22.75 in.)
Other18 in. weld flange outside diameter C635.0mm (25.0 in.)
Other18 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D16, 31.75mm (1.25 in.)
Other20 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B635.00mm (25.00 in.)
Other20 in. weld flange outside diameter C698.5mm (27.5 in.)
Other20 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D20, 31.75mm (1.25 in.)
Other5 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B215.90mm (8.50 in.)
Other5 in. weld flange outside diameter C241.30mm (9.50 in.)
Other5 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D8, 22.23mm (0.88 in.)
Other6 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B254.0mm (10.0 in.)
Other6 in. weld flange outside diameter C279.4mm (11.0 in.)
Other6 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D8, 22.23mm (0.88 in.)
Other8 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B298.45mm (11.75 in.)
Other8 in. weld flange outside diameter C342.9mm (13.5 in.)
Other8 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D8, 22.23mm (0.88 in.)
OtherWeld flange angle A (10, 12, 14 in. nominal pipe size)30deg.
OtherWeld flange angle A (16, 18, 20 in. nominal pipe size)22.5deg.
OtherWeld flange angle A (5, 6, 8 in. nominal pipe size)45deg.

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

Procedures

1
1 Hour Load Bank 100% load test

Tools: load bank

  1. Run genset at 100% load for 1 hour load bank test.
  2. Readings of load steps taken after load application.
  3. Exhaust temp reading location: 90 aft of turbine exhaust housing.
  4. Record KW, load %, Hz, load amps, voltage, water temp, oil pressure, exhaust temp, gas pressure, ambient temp, time and hour meter.

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

Voltage reconnection

VoltagePhaseConnectionLeadsNotes
12-lead optional voltage connections12Alternator optional feature
4-lead dedicated voltages4Alternator standard feature
110/127/139/240/254/277single-phaseswitchableTowable generator model specifications; some models n/a
208/220/240/415/440/4803-phasereconnectableTowable generator model specifications
208/220/240/415/440/4803-phaseswitchableTowable generator model specifications

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 Doosan D183L?

The Doosan D183L engine has an oil capacity of 42.1 liters.

What is the displacement of the Doosan D183L?

The Doosan D183L has a displacement of 18.273 liters with 10 cylinders.

Which generators use the Doosan D183L engine?

The Doosan D183L powers 1 generator set(s), including Kohler 350REZX.