Perkins 1000 Series Engine
The Perkins 1000 Series is a 4 L 4-cylinder natural engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 100 kW. It powers generator sets from Perkins, including the 1006TWG1. It holds 10 L (2.6 gal) of oil and 15 L (4.0 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Perkins 1000 Series
Service parts for the 1000 Series
The cheapest captured merchant offer per filter — see the full cross-reference below for every OEM/aftermarket option.
Air intake
1 requiredPF60053Air filterfind
Fuel system
1 requiredOD3928Fuel filterfind
Oil system
1 required2654350Oil filterfind
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Engine specifications
| Oil capacity | 10.0 L |
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| Coolant capacity | 15.0 L |
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| Displacement | 4.0 L |
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| Cylinders | 4 |
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| Aspiration | Natural |
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| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
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| Gross power | 100 kW |
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Common problems
1- The starter motor turns the engine too slowly 1
Cause: Battery capacity low.
Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Perkins 1000 Series.
Maintenance schedule
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
Aftermarket parts that fit this engine
9Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.
Filters for this engine
- Air filter: Perkins PF60053 Perkins 26510208 Donaldson P181035 Donaldson P181064 Wix 42237 Ac Delco PC134 Wix 42919 Ac Delco PC331
- Fuel filter: Perkins OD3928 Perkins OD11917 Donaldson P550522 Donaldson P553261 Donaldson P556245 Wix 33073 Ac Delco T553 Wix 33511
- Oil filter: Perkins 2654350 Perkins AMO41912 Donaldson P553411 Donaldson P550132 Wix 51411 Ac Delco X50 Wix 51133 Ac Delco 6132
Cross-referenced via Donaldson + OEM/engine-maker interchange — options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for every exact variant.
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Other equipment known to use this engine, via filter-application cross-reference — useful for sourcing parts even when your exact machine isn't listed elsewhere on this page.
Common questions
What is the oil capacity of the Perkins 1000 Series?
The Perkins 1000 Series engine has an oil capacity of 10.0 liters.
What is the displacement of the Perkins 1000 Series?
The Perkins 1000 Series has a displacement of 4.0 liters with 4 cylinders.
Which generators use the Perkins 1000 Series engine?
The Perkins 1000 Series powers 1 generator set(s), including Perkins 1006TWG1.
What oil filter does the Perkins 1000 Series use?
The Perkins 1000 Series uses oil filter part numbers Perkins 2654350, Perkins AMO41912, Donaldson P553411.
What fuel filter does the Perkins 1000 Series use?
The Perkins 1000 Series uses fuel filter part numbers Perkins OD3928, Perkins OD11917, Donaldson P550522.
What air filter does the Perkins 1000 Series use?
The Perkins 1000 Series uses air filter part numbers Perkins PF60053, Perkins 26510208, Donaldson P181035.
How often should you change the oil in the Perkins 1000 Series?
The Perkins 1000 Series oil change interval is every 8000 hours.
What is a common problem with the Perkins 1000 Series engine?
A commonly reported issue on generators using the Perkins 1000 Series is: The starter motor turns the engine too slowly. Cause: Battery capacity low..