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Perkins 4006-23TAG3A Engine

The Perkins 4006-23TAG3A is a 22.92 L 6-cylinder turbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 40 kW. It powers generator sets from Caps, Cummins/Onan, FG Wilson and Perkins, including the CP886-TP1, CP886-TP1, P800P1 and P900E1. It holds 122.7 L (32.4 gal) of oil and 156 L (41.2 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Perkins 4006-23TAG3A

Part of the Perkins 4006 engine family — 9 variants share parts & fitment.

22.921 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders
1500 rpm
Rated speed
40 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity122.7 L
Coolant capacity156.0 L
Displacement22.921 L
Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled
Rated speed1500 rpm
Gross power40 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

5

Shared across brands: Caps, Cummins/Onan, FG Wilson, Perkins

How to read your Perkins engine serial & model number →

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterElemento recambiable932 hr
Fuel filterElemento recambiable932 hr
Oil filterHacer girar-En, Flujo completo932 hr
BatteryAPI CG4 15W-407381 hr
BeltNot specified932 hr
Coolant105.0932 hr
Coolant filterNot specified
OilAPI CG4 15W-40123.0 l (2.1)932 hr
Spark plugNot specified6816 hr

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

Service intervals

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ItemActionHoursMonthsNotes
oil and filterChange450 hr1300 Series EDi - oil and filter changes at 450 hours reduce down time
service intervalOther500 hr1100C range - 500 hour service intervals

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
Engine oilAPI CH4/ACEA E51100 Series (1103C/1104C)
Engine oil15W40ACEA E3 or API CG41300 Series EDi
Engine oilmulti-grade oilAPI-CH4/CI41106D-E66TAG
Engine oilsingle or multigrade oilACEA E1 E2 or CD/SD1000 Series
FuelBS 2869 Part 2 1998 Class A2 or ASTM D975 D21000/1300 Series

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 Perkins 4006 family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
D1053/1feeler gauge (D2)air_filter
LL7024PAlternatoralternator
21820116POWERPART Gasket removergasket
21820518POWERPART Gasket and flange sealantgasket
1734115POWERPART Lay-Up 3other_service
1762811POWERPART Lay-Up 2other_service
1772204POWERPART Lay-Up 1other_service
1861108POWERPART Silicone RTV sealing and jointing compoundother_service
21820121POWERPART Hydraulic threadsealother_service
21820122POWERPART Pipe sealant and sealant primerother_service
21820125POWERPART Industrial grade super glueother_service
21820126POWERPART Metal repair puttyother_service
21820127POWERPART Radiator stop leakother_service
21820128POWERPART Safety cleanerother_service
21820129POWERPART Griptiteother_service
21820130POWERPART Thread sealantother_service
21820181POWERPART ELC (Extended Life Coolant)other_service
21820608POWERPART Retainer (oil tolerant)other_service
21820638POWERPART Retainer (high strength)other_service
21825001POWERPART Easy Flushother_service
21826038POWERPART Silicone adhesiveother_service
D1001Viton sealsother_service
D1050/1wing nut (A1)other_service
D1056/1lock nut (C2)other_service
D1057/1adjuster screw (C3)other_service
D1355AJointother_service
KitK770127Acc. 18Z relayboard with mounting hardwareother_service
R450MAVR Modelother_service
SD250Silencerother_service
g01371640Hot Coolant Under Pressure (9)other_service
g01372254Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as ether. Such use could result in an explosion and personal injury.other_service
g01372256Hot fluid under pressure labelother_service
g01393287Fall Hazard (7)other_service
g02781437Rotating shaft hand crush hazard labelother_service
g06019365Universal warning labelother_service
g06086932Do not step labelother_service
g06093786Hot surface labelother_service
i06521698Fluid Recommendations (Fuel Specifications)other_service
i06712726Universal warning labelother_service

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 Perkins 4006-23TAG3A?

The Perkins 4006-23TAG3A engine has an oil capacity of 122.7 liters.

What is the displacement of the Perkins 4006-23TAG3A?

The Perkins 4006-23TAG3A has a displacement of 22.921 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the Perkins 4006-23TAG3A engine?

The Perkins 4006-23TAG3A powers 5 generator set(s), including Caps CP886-TP1, Cummins/Onan CP886-TP1, FG Wilson P800P1, FG Wilson P900E1, Perkins 4006-23 TAG3A.

How often should you change the oil in the Perkins 4006-23TAG3A?

The Perkins 4006-23TAG3A oil change interval is every 932 hours.