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Perkins 4008TAG1A Engine

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.

Also known as: Perkins 4008TAG1A

Part of the Perkins 4008 engine family — 12 variants share parts & fitment.

3.5 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders
2250 rpm
Rated speed
798 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity4.46 L
Coolant capacity4.0 L
Displacement3.5 L
Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocompressé, refroidi par air
Rated speed2250 rpm
Gross power798 kW

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterReplaceable Element
Fuel filterReplaceable Element
Oil filter300 hr
Battery24/Negative
Belt
Coolant3145.0 +/- 0,5%
OilReplaceable Element166.0 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 #DescriptionCategory
V1-V3Alternator (Battery Charging)alternator
642-038-00Clip Indicatorclip_indicator
642-035-00LED Indicatorled_indicator
12-73Piston Cooling Jetsother_service
B1-B3Air Shut Off Valveother_service
S1-S8Pistons and Connecting Rodsother_service
E1-E3Water Pump (Raw)pump
642-039-00Signal Indicatorsignal_indicator
C1-C3Starter Motor CAV Type S130 and S152Lstarter
C4-C5Starter Motor Prestolite Type MS1/41 and MS7/3starter
C6-C8Starter Motor (Air) Ingersoll-Rand Type SS350starter
642-037-00Thermal Indicatorthermal_indicator
J1-J4Turbochargersturbocharger

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.