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Generac 1.6L Engine

The Generac 1.6L is a 1.6 L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine rated at 3600 rpm, producing up to 25.95 kW. It powers generator sets from Generac, including the QT020, QT025 and QT030. It holds 4.26 L (1.1 gal) of oil and 8.5 L (2.2 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Generac 1.6L

1.6 L
Displacement
4
Cylinders
3600 rpm
Rated speed
25 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity4.26 L
Coolant capacity8.5 L
Displacement1.6 L
Cylinders4
AspirationNaturally Aspirated
Rated speed3600 rpm
Gross power25 kW

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter73912200 hr Amazon eBay $63.99
Oil filter99021100 hr Amazon eBay
Battery100 hr
Belt3600 RPM20439200 hr Amazon eBay FridayParts $27.99
CoolantLOW SILICATE, ETHYLENE GLYCOL BASE8.5 LITERS
Oil15W-404.5 U.S. QUARTS100 hr
Spark plugBOSCH200 hr

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

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Generac 1.6L?

The Generac 1.6L engine has an oil capacity of 4.26 liters.

What is the displacement of the Generac 1.6L?

The Generac 1.6L has a displacement of 1.6 liters with 4 cylinders.

Which generators use the Generac 1.6L engine?

The Generac 1.6L powers 3 generator set(s), including Generac QT020, Generac QT025, Generac QT030.

How often should you change the oil in the Generac 1.6L?

The Generac 1.6L oil change interval is every 100 hours.