The Perkins 4008TAG1A is a 3.5 L 6-cylinder turbocompressé, refroidi par air engine rated at 2250 rpm, producing up to 798 kW. It powers generator sets from FG Wilson, including the P1000E, P1000E1 and P910. It holds 4.46 L (1.2 gal) of oil and 4 L (1.1 gal) of coolant.
Maintenance schedule
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|
| Air filter | Replaceable Element | | — | | |
| Fuel filter | Replaceable Element | | — | | |
| Oil filter | | | — | 300 hr | |
| Battery | 24/Negative | | — | | |
| Belt | | | — | | |
| Coolant | | 3145.0 +/- 0,5% | — | | |
| Oil | Replaceable Element | 166.0 l (2437, 2578) | — | | |
| Spark plug | | | — | | |
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 Perkins 4008 family
13| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|
| V1-V3 | Alternator (Battery Charging) | alternator |
| 642-038-00 | Clip Indicator | clip_indicator |
| 642-035-00 | LED Indicator | led_indicator |
| 12-73 | Piston Cooling Jets | other_service |
| B1-B3 | Air Shut Off Valve | other_service |
| S1-S8 | Pistons and Connecting Rods | other_service |
| E1-E3 | Water Pump (Raw) | pump |
| 642-039-00 | Signal Indicator | signal_indicator |
| C1-C3 | Starter Motor CAV Type S130 and S152L | starter |
| C4-C5 | Starter Motor Prestolite Type MS1/41 and MS7/3 | starter |
| C6-C8 | Starter Motor (Air) Ingersoll-Rand Type SS350 | starter |
| 642-037-00 | Thermal Indicator | thermal_indicator |
| J1-J4 | Turbochargers | turbocharger |
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 4008TAG1A?
The Perkins 4008TAG1A engine has an oil capacity of 4.46 liters.
What is the displacement of the Perkins 4008TAG1A?
The Perkins 4008TAG1A has a displacement of 3.5 liters with 6 cylinders.
Which generators use the Perkins 4008TAG1A engine?
The Perkins 4008TAG1A powers 3 generator set(s), including FG Wilson P1000E, FG Wilson P1000E1, FG Wilson P910.