The Perkins 4008TAG2A is a 30.6 L 8-cylinder turbocharged air to air charge cooled engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 882 kW. It powers generator sets from FG Wilson, including the P1000, P1100E and P1100E1. It holds 166 L (43.9 gal) of oil and 180 L (47.6 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Perkins 4008TAG2A
Part of the Perkins 4008 engine family — 12 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 166.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 180.0 L |
| Displacement | 30.6 L |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged Air To Air Charge Cooled |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Gross power | 882 kW |
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Replaceable Element | 75.0 | 109 hr | buy | |
| Fuel filter | Replaceable Element | 241.0 | 109 hr | buy | |
| Oil filter | Spin-On, Full Flow | 153.0 | 109 hr | buy | |
| Battery | 24/Negative | — | 109 hr | ||
| Belt | Centrifugal | 1152.0 | 109 hr | Amazon eBay $11.99 | |
| Oil | API CG4 15W-40 | 166.0 l | 166.0 | 109 hr | buy |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
| 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.
Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.
The Perkins 4008TAG2A engine has an oil capacity of 166.0 liters.
The Perkins 4008TAG2A has a displacement of 30.6 liters with 8 cylinders.
The Perkins 4008TAG2A powers 3 generator set(s), including FG Wilson P1000, FG Wilson P1100E, FG Wilson P1100E1.
The Perkins 4008TAG2A oil change interval is every 109 hours.