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Generac 3.9 GN Engine

The Generac 3.9 GN is a 3.9 L 6-cylinder naturally aspirated engine rated at 1800 rpm. It powers generator sets from Generac, including the 3.9GN and Home Standby - 40. It holds 4.55 L (1.2 gal) of oil and 5.6 L (1.5 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: GENERAC 3.9 GN

Part of the Generac 3.9L engine family — 3 variants share parts & fitment.

3.9 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed
4.55 L
Oil capacity

Engine specifications

Oil capacity4.55 L
Coolant capacity5.6 L
Displacement3.9 L
Cylinders6
AspirationNaturally Aspirated
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Oil filterFull flow, cartridge—
OilGear4.55 qts.—

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

Parts cataloged across the Generac 3.9L family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
090635AIR CLEANER, 7-3/4Air filter
0D58250477BELT, ALTERNATOR & OTHERS, 1140X2Belt
0D58250250FUEL FILTERFuel filter
0D58250251FUEL FILTER ASYFuel filter
0D58250105GASKET KIT, ENG OVERHAULGasket
0D58250107GASKET, ROCKER COVERGasket
0D58250112GASKET, CYL HEADGasket
0D58250121GASKET, CYL BLOCK FR PLATEGasket
0D58250143OIL PAN, ENGGasket
0D58250495GLOW PLUGGlow plug
0D58250256TUBE, FUEL LINEHose
0D58250257TUBE, FUEL LINEHose
0D58250448NOZZLE & HOLDER ASY, FUEL, INJInjector
0D58250227OIL FILTEROil filter
0D58250103SLEEVE & PISTON KIT (FOR ONE ENGINE)Service part / kit
0D58250139BEARING SET, CRKSHFTService part / kit
0D58250211OIL PUMP ASY, ENGPump
0D58250261PUMP ASY, INJ PUMP FUEL FEEDPump
0D58250266GOVERNOR ASY, INJ PUMPPump
0D58250476WATER PUMP ASYPump
0D58250127CAP, SEALING, D=40Seal
0D58250142OIL SEAL, CRKSHFT, RRSeal
0D58250481THERMOSTAT KITThermostat

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

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Generac 3.9 GN?

The Generac 3.9 GN engine has an oil capacity of 4.55 liters.

What is the displacement of the Generac 3.9 GN?

The Generac 3.9 GN has a displacement of 3.9 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the Generac 3.9 GN engine?

The Generac 3.9 GN powers 2 generator set(s), including Generac 3.9GN, Generac Home Standby - 40.