The Perkins 403C-15G is a 1.5 L 3-cylinder natural aspiration engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 16.1 kW. It powers generator sets from FG Wilson and Perkins, including the P10P2S, P11E2S, P12.5P2 and P13.5E2. It holds 5.98 L (1.6 gal) of oil and 5.98 L (1.6 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Perkins 403C-15G, 403C-15G
Part of the Perkins 403C engine family — 4 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 5.98 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 5.98 L |
| Displacement | 1.496 L |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Aspiration | Natural aspiration |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Gross power | 16 kW |
Shared across brands: FG Wilson, Perkins
| Item | Action | Hours | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| oil and filter | Change | 450 hr | 1300 Series EDi - oil and filter changes at 450 hours reduce down time | |
| service interval | Other | 500 hr | 1100C 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.
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | API CH4/ACEA E5 | 1100 Series (1103C/1104C) | |||
| Engine oil | 15W40 | ACEA E3 or API CG4 | 1300 Series EDi | ||
| Engine oil | multi-grade oil | API-CH4/CI4 | 1106D-E66TAG | ||
| Engine oil | single or multigrade oil | ACEA E1 E2 or CD/SD | 1000 Series | ||
| Fuel | BS 2869 Part 2 1998 Class A2 or ASTM D975 D2 | 1000/1300 Series |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 403C-11 | Cylinder head gasket | gasket |
| 403C-15 | Cylinder head gasket | gasket |
| 955-806 | Black zinc die cast hinges tested and proven to withstand extremely corrosive conditions | other_service |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
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The Perkins 403C-15G engine has an oil capacity of 5.98 liters.
The Perkins 403C-15G has a displacement of 1.496 liters with 3 cylinders.
The Perkins 403C-15G powers 7 generator set(s), including FG Wilson P10P2S, FG Wilson P11E2S, FG Wilson P12.5P2, FG Wilson P13.5E2, FG Wilson PH17.5E2S.