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Doosan P180LE Engine

The Doosan P180LE is a 18 L 10-cylinder turbo charged & intercooled engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 443 kW. It powers generator sets from Doosan, Himoinsa and SDMO, including the HDW-525 T5 and D550. It holds 35 L (9.2 gal) of oil and 21 L (5.5 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Doosan P180LE

Part of the Doosan P180LE engine family — 4 variants share parts & fitment.

18.0 L
Displacement
10
Cylinders
1500 rpm
Rated speed
443 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity35.0 L
Coolant capacity21.0 L
Displacement18.0 L
Cylinders10
AspirationTurbo charged & intercooled
Rated speed1500 rpm
Gross power443 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

3

Shared across brands: Doosan, Himoinsa, SDMO

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Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter
Fuel filterFull flow, cartridge type with water drain valve.
Oil filterFull flow, cartridge type
Battery
Belt
Coolant86.0 L
Coolant filterFull flow, cartridge type
OilMin 100 kPa at Idle Speed, Min 250 kPa at Governed Speed38.0 liters
Spark plug

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

Repair guides

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Step-by-step procedures compiled from the Doosan service manual for this engine.

Service intervals

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ItemActionHoursMonthsNotes
Engine oilChange50 hrFirst service — First 50 hrs then per table; halve interval if fuel sulfur > 0.02wt%
Oil filterReplace50 hrFirst service — First 50 hrs then per table
Valve clearanceAdjust50 hrFirst service — After initial 50 hrs, when noise occurs or engine runs abnormally; otherwise if necessary
Fuel pre-filterClean200 hr
Priming pump strainerClean200 hrEvery 200 operating hours
Cylinder head boltsCheck400 hrRetighten by a further 90° (1/4 revolution)
Fuel filterReplace400 hr
Water separator filterReplace400 hr
Intercooler air finsClean600 hr
CoolantChange1200 hr12 moBy regular inspection table; P126TI: 1,200 hrs or 6 months
TurbochargerClean2000 hr
Turbocharger rotor clearancesCheck3000 hrRadial and axial clearance
Air filter elementReplace4000 hr24 moRenew every 2 years or 4,000 hrs (up to 5 cleanings allowed)
V-beltReplace12 mo1 Year / 2 Year

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
ClearanceTurbocharger axial clearance0.2mmwear limit 0.20 mm
ClearanceTurbocharger radial clearance0.65mmlimit of wear 0.57 mm
Injection timingFuel injection timing (B.T.D.C static)12degreesstatic BTDC
Injection timingFuel injection timing (B.T.D.C static)14degreesstatic BTDC
Injection timingFuel injection timing (B.T.D.C static)16degreesstatic BTDC
Injection timingInjection timing18° ± 1°degrees BTDC
Injection timingInjection timing19° ± 1°degrees BTDC
Injection timingInjection timing21° ± 1°degrees BTDC
Injection timingInjection timing23° ± 1°degrees BTDC
PressureCompression pressure28kg/cm2at 200 rpm
PressureCylinder compression pressure limit24 or lesskg/cm2
PressureCylinder compression pressure standard25 ~ 28kg/cm2water temperature 20°C, 200 rpm
PressureCylinder compression pressure tolerance limit24kg/cm2
PressureFuel injection pressure1st: 160, 2nd: 220kg/cm2
PressureFuel injection pressure220kg/cm2
PressureFuel injection pressure285kg/cm2
PressureInjection nozzle opening pressure28MPa
PressureLubricating oil pressureMin. 100kPaidle speed
PressureLubricating oil pressureMin. 250kPagoverned speed
PressurePressure capMax. 49kPa
ResistanceCold resistance of thermistor sensors100 to 250Ohms per sensorcold
ResistanceExciter armature resistance at 20°C0.037Ohms
ResistanceRotor resistance at 20°C0.343Ohms
ResistanceStator L/N resistance at 20°C0.0085Ohms
SpeedEngine speed1500rpm
SpeedEngine speed1800rpm
TemperatureThermostat full open temp85°C
TemperatureThermostat opening temp71°C
TemperatureWater temperature before start of full load40°C
TemperatureWater temperature max for standby and prime103°C
TorqueCoupling disc fixing screw (M16)170N.m
TorqueCoupling fixing bolts6.0kg•m
TorqueCylinder head bolt 1st step8kgf•mafter repair, engine cold
TorqueCylinder head bolt 2nd step15kgf•mafter repair, engine cold
TorqueCylinder head bolt final steps90° + 90°degrees rotation
TorqueDiode bridge assembly screw (M6)4N.m
TorqueDrive end shield fixing screws (M12)69N.m
TorqueDrive end shield fixing screws (M14)80N.m(*) 190 N.m in L, VL
TorqueDrive shaft connecting flange fixing bolts7.5 ~ 8.5kg•m
TorqueExciter end shield fixing screws (M12)50N.m
TorqueInjection pump driving gear fixing bolts (M8)2.2kgf·m
TorqueNozzle holder union nut12kgf•m
Valve clearanceExhaust valve clearance0.35mmat cold
Valve clearanceIntake valve clearance0.25mmat cold
Valve clearanceIntake/exhaust valve clearance0.25 / 0.35mmat cold
Valve clearanceIntake/exhaust valve clearance0.3mmat cold
VoltageBattery charging alternator voltage - capacity24 - 45V - A
VoltageBattery charging alternator voltage - capacity27.5 - 45V - A

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
Coolant40~50% antifreeze mixtureabove -40°CAntifreeze concentration table by ambient temperature (above -10°C = 15%; -40°C = 50%); add 3~5% additives (DCA4)
Engine oilSAE 15W40API CD or aboveDP158L / DP180L / DP222L; DOOSAN genuine engine oil recommended
Engine oilSAE 15W40 or 10W40API Service CH-4P126TI; initial factory filling is high quality break-in oil
FuelDiesel fuel oilLow Sulfur Diesel; sulfur content max. 0.05 wt% (halve oil change interval if > 0.02 wt%)Doosan recommends installation of a fuel water separator

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

Procedures

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Adjusting injection timing adjustment
  1. Loosen fixing bolts (M8) of injection pump driving gear.
  2. Turn crank pulley clockwise until V-groove of flywheel housing sight hole aligns with injection timing degree.
  3. Turn flange until injection pump pointer mark matches mark (FB) on drive gear flange.
  4. Tighten bolt M8 to specified torque being careful not to move drive gear.
  5. Recheck the injection timing start point of fuel delivery.
Adjusting valve clearance (DP158/DP180/DP222) adjustment

⚠ Only adjust the valve clearance when the engine is cold.

Tools: Feeler gauge, Ring spanner

  1. Rotate crankshaft so #1 cylinder is at compression TDC.
  2. Loosen lock nut of #1 cylinder rocker arm.
  3. Push feeler gauge between rocker arm and valve stem.
  4. Adjust clearance screw and tighten lock nut.
  5. Rotate crankshaft; when a cylinder reaches compression TDC adjust its valve clearance.
  6. When a cylinder is at valve overlap, adjust the cylinder at compression TDC.
Cylinder compression pressure check diagnostic

Tools: Compression pressure gauge, Gauge adapter

  1. Warm up the engine then stop it and remove nozzle assemblies.
  2. Install special tool (gauge adapter) in nozzle holder hole.
  3. Connect the compression pressure gauge to the adapter.
  4. Cut off fuel circulation, rotate the starter, measure each cylinder pressure.
Bleeding the fuel system maintenance

⚠ Fuel is highly inflammable; no naked flames or sparks.

  1. Loosen the air bleeding plug on the fuel filter.
  2. Operate the priming pump by hand to bleed air.
  3. Operate the priming pump until air is discharged completely.
  4. Close the plug screws of the filter and the pump.
Charging the coolant maintenance

⚠ Do not mix antifreezes from different manufacturers.

⚠ Discard exchanged coolant according to regulations.

  1. Ensure that the engine is cool.
  2. Open the radiator cap.
  3. Pour the coolant in slowly.
  4. Be sure that the air is gone from the cooling system.
  5. Check the coolant level when warmed up and replenish if necessary.
Cleaning the air filter element maintenance

⚠ Always wear protective goggles.

⚠ Never use steam spray, gasoline, alkali or hot cleansing solution.

Tools: Air gun, Protective goggles

  1. By compressed air: use air gun at 90° from inside, blow from inside out.
  2. Do not exceed 5 bars.
  3. By washing: preclean with compressed air, soak in warm solvent 10 minutes, agitate 5 minutes.
  4. Rinse with clean water, dry at room temperature fully before reassembling.
Coolant draining maintenance

⚠ When removing the pressure filler cap while hot, cover with a rag and turn slowly.

⚠ Never open the radiator cap while the engine is overheated.

  1. Remove the pressure cap.
  2. Open the drain valve located at the bottom of the radiator to drain coolant.
  3. Loosen the coolant drain plug of the cylinder block.
  4. Drain cooling water in the oil cooler.
Oil exchange procedure (P126TI) maintenance

⚠ Do not add so much engine oil that the level rises above max. marking.

  1. While oil is still hot, take out the dipstick.
  2. Remove the drain valve from oil pan and drain plug from oil filter head, drain engine oil.
  3. Reassemble drain valve with oil pan and drain plug with oil filter head.
  4. Refill with new engine oil at the oil filler neck in accordance with engine oil capacity.
  5. Operate engine at idle for a few minutes to circulate oil.
  6. Shut down engine, wait 10 minutes, measure quantity and refill if necessary.
Replacement of oil filter cartridge maintenance

⚠ Tighten the drain plug after draining engine oil.

⚠ Use DOOSAN genuine oil filter cartridge.

Tools: Filter wrench

  1. Drain engine oil by loosening the drain plug on the filter head.
  2. Loosen the oil filter by turning counter-clockwise with a filter wrench.
  3. Wipe clean the fitting face of the filter body.
  4. Lightly oil the O-ring and turn the filter until sealing face fits.
  5. Turn 1-1/4 turns further with the filter wrench.
Replacing the NDE bearing (alternator) repair

⚠ During warranty, dismantling must be done in an approved workshop.

⚠ Change antifriction bearings, O-ring seal, preloading washer and adhesive paste.

Tools: Ratchet spanner + extension, Torque wrench, Flat spanners 8/10/18 mm, Socket set 8-30 mm, Puller

  1. Remove box lid, NDE panel and the 2 screws from part (122).
  2. Disconnect stator outputs T1 to T12 and auxiliary winding wires AREP (X1,X2,Z1,Z2).
  3. Disconnect exciter wires (5+,6-).
  4. Remove air inlet louvre (51), bearing thrust screws (72) and all 4 screws (37).
  5. Remove shield (36), take out bearing (70) with a puller.
  6. Fit new bearing after heating by induction to approximately 80°C.
  7. Mount new preloading washer (79) + new O-ring seal (349) and coat bearing seat with adhesive paste.

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
190 - 2083winding 612 wires (T1 to T12)Factory connection 12 wires - 50 Hz - LSA 46.2/47.2
190 - 2083winding 812 wires (T1 to T12)Factory connection 12 wires - 60 Hz
190 - 2403winding 612 wires (T1 to T12)Factory connection 12 wires - 60 Hz
2203winding 712 wires (T1 to T12)Factory connection 12 wires - 50 Hz
220 - 2401 (L2/L3 single phase)winding 612 wiresVoltage LM = 1/2 voltage LL
220 - 2401 (L2/L3 single phase)winding 712 wiresVoltage LM = 1/2 voltage LL - 50 Hz 240 - 254
380 - 4153winding 612 wires (T1 to T12)Factory connection 12 wires - 50 Hz
380 - 4153winding 6S6 wiresFactory connection 6 wires - 50 Hz (not possible with R250 on LSA 47.2)
380 - 4163winding 812 wires (T1 to T12)Factory connection 12 wires - 60 Hz
380 - 4803winding 612 wires (T1 to T12)Factory connection 12 wires - 60 Hz
380 - 4803winding 6S6 wiresFactory connection 6 wires - 60 Hz
4403winding 712 wires (T1 to T12)Factory connection 12 wires - 50 Hz
5003winding 912 wires (T1 to T12)50 Hz - winding 9: R 450 voltage detection + transformer
6003winding 912 wires (T1 to T12)60 Hz - winding 9: R 450 voltage detection + transformer
6003winding 9S6 wires60 Hz - winding 9: R 450 voltage detection + transformer

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

Parts cataloged across the Doosan P180LE family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
EA602001Air pipe (Air cleaner to turbocharger)air_pipe
EA605001Air pipe (Air cleaner to turbocharger)air_pipe
EA607001Air pipe (Turbocharger to inter cooler)air_pipe
0A9912Marathon MagnaMax Alternator Manualalternator
EA604001Cooling water outletcooling_water_outlet
EA609001Engine mounting bracketengine_mounting_bracket
EA606001Fuel filterfuel_filter
EA608001Idle pulleyidle_pulley
EA603001Oil filteroil_filter
0A3303Generac D Control Panel Manualother_service
0A7605Generac E Control Panel Manualother_service
0A9913Marathon DVR2000 Voltage Regulator Manualother_service
0C9771Generac Daewoo Generator Set Operation & Maintenance Manualother_service
0D1074Daewoo Engine Service Manual - 18.0 & 22.0 Literother_service
0D1075Daewoo Engine Parts Manual - 22.0 Literother_service
0D1077Daewoo Engine Operation Manual - 18.0 & 22.0 Literother_service
0E4342Daewoo Engine Parts Manual - 18.0 Literother_service
5744enInstallation and maintenance manual for D550 AVRsother_service
91500Tyco Electronics ref. 91500other_service
91506Tyco Electronics ref. 91506other_service
91508Tyco Electronics ref. 91508other_service
91510Tyco Electronics ref. 91510other_service
AO001BStärkerer Generatorother_service
CEL02Hitzeschutz-Einrichtungenother_service
CM302/CM403Automatik-Paketother_service
CM307-CM407Analoge Anzeige der Werteother_service
CN03Abluftkanalother_service
EN01Elektronische Regelungother_service
EN04Pumpe für Ölwechselother_service
EN16Batteriestromunterbrechungother_service
EN20Automatik-Paketother_service
FD05Diesel-Vorfilter mit Abscheiderother_service
FD08Bausatz für automatisches Betankenother_service
INT9-101FReplaces any core plugother_service
INT9-102FReplaces any core plugother_service
RL2.1Relay output – AVR 1 onlinerelay
RL2.2Relay output – AVR 1 activerelay
EA610001Water pumpwater_pump

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

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65.05904A0092 FridayParts $52.66 65.05902A0038 FridayParts $82.99 65.06601-5048 FridayParts $235.59 65.11501-7006 FridayParts $735.50 46685736 FridayParts $145.60 300743-00068 FridayParts $149.99 65.96801-0013 FridayParts $26.25 65.96801-0103 FridayParts $26.25 FP-XP-0015196

Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Doosan P180LE?

The Doosan P180LE engine has an oil capacity of 35.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the Doosan P180LE?

The Doosan P180LE has a displacement of 18.0 liters with 10 cylinders.

Which generators use the Doosan P180LE engine?

The Doosan P180LE powers 3 generator set(s), including Doosan P180LE, Himoinsa HDW-525 T5, SDMO D550.