The Perkins 403A-15G2 is a 1.5 L 3-cylinder naturally aspirated engine rated at 1500 rpm. It powers generator sets from FG Wilson, including the P16-1. It holds 6 L (1.6 gal) of oil and 6 L (1.6 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Perkins 403A-15G2
Part of the Perkins 403A engine family — 4 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 6.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 6.0 L |
| Displacement | 1.496 L |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | ||||
| Fuel filter | — | ||||
| Oil filter | — | 500 hr | |||
| Coolant | 6.0 litres | — | |||
| Oil | 6.0 litres | — | 500 hr |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
| Item | Action | Hours | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | Change | 500 hr | Oil and filter changes are 500 hours, dependent on load factor | |
| Oil filter | Change | 500 hr | Oil and filter changes are 500 hours, dependent on load factor |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | BS 2869: Part 2 1998 Class A2 or ASTM D975 D2 | Approved for operation on biodiesel concentrations of up to 20% |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 403A-11G | Perkins 403A-11G Engine | engine |
| 057-287 | DSE6110 MKIII & DSE6110 MKIII Configuration Software Manual | other_service |
| 057-289 | ISSUE: 2 | other_service |
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 403A-15G2 engine has an oil capacity of 6.0 liters.
The Perkins 403A-15G2 has a displacement of 1.496 liters with 3 cylinders.
The Perkins 403A-15G2 powers 1 generator set(s), including FG Wilson P16-1.
The Perkins 403A-15G2 oil change interval is every 500 hours.