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MTU 10V 1600 G70S Engine

The MTU 10V 1600 G70S is a 17.5 L 10-cylinder 4-cycle engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 511 kW. It powers generator sets from MTU, including the 10V1600 DS450 and DS450D6S. It holds 61 L (16.1 gal) of oil and 60 L (15.9 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: MTU 10V 1600 G70S

Part of the MTU 10V1600 engine family — 9 variants share parts & fitment.

17.5 L
Displacement
10
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed
511 kW
Gross power
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Engine specifications

Oil capacity61.0 L
Coolant capacity60.0 L
Displacement17.5 L
Cylinders10
Aspiration4-Cycle
Rated speed1800 rpm
Gross power511 kW

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter—
Fuel filter—
Oil filter—
Battery—
Belt—
Coolant99.3 L—
Oil61.0 L—
Spark plug—

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

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
FuelDiesel #2Recommended Fuel for diesel gensets (e.g. DS30, DS40, DS50, DS80, DS100, DS125, DS150, DS180, DS200, DS230, DS250, DS275, DS300, DS350, DS400, DS450, DS500)

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
208V312 LEAD WYEExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
240V112 LEADExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30 SYSTEM RATINGS connection row
240V14 LEADExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
240V312 LEAD DELTAExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
380V312 LEAD WYEExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
480V312 LEAD WYEExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
600V34 LEAD WYE DOUBLE DELTAExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30

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 MTU 10V 1600 G70S?

The MTU 10V 1600 G70S engine has an oil capacity of 61.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the MTU 10V 1600 G70S?

The MTU 10V 1600 G70S has a displacement of 17.5 liters with 10 cylinders.

Which generators use the MTU 10V 1600 G70S engine?

The MTU 10V 1600 G70S powers 2 generator set(s), including MTU 10V1600 DS450, MTU DS450D6S.