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Volvo Penta D13 MG (FE) Engine

The Volvo Penta D13 MG (FE) is a 12.78 L 6-cylinder turbocharged engine rated at 1500 rpm. It powers generator sets from Volvo Penta, including the D13 MG.

Also known as: Volvo Penta D13 MG (FE)

Part of the Volvo Penta D13 engine family — 7 variants share parts & fitment.

12.78 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders
1500 rpm
Rated speed

Engine specifications

Displacement12.78 L
Cylinders6
Aspirationturbocharged
Rated speed1500 rpm

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter—
Fuel filter—
Oil filter—
Battery—
Belt—
Coolant—
Oil—
Spark plug—

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
FuelASTM-D975 1-D & 2-D, EN 590 or JIS KK 2204Fuel temperature 40°C (104°F). Fuel with a lower calorific value of 42700 kJ/kg and density of 840 g/liter at 15°C (60°F).

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Parts cataloged across the Volvo Penta D13 family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
AP70118Diesel particulate filter (DPF)Dpf
AP70120Diesel particulate filter (DPF)Dpf
M-21613426Coolant ThermostatCoolant thermostat
M-21041800Kit - CylinderCylinder kit
M-21105177Kit - CylinderCylinder kit
M-22522229Kit - CylinderCylinder kit
M-23468467Kit - CylinderCylinder kit
AP70126DPF gasketGasket
AP70310DPF gasketGasket
AP70311DPF gasketGasket
AP70312DPF gasketGasket
3801334Injector/UIInjector
3803892Injector/UIInjector
3803893Injector/UIInjector
2006003696PartService part / kit
2006003697PartService part / kit
3801151ShortblockService part / kit
3801175ShortblockService part / kit
3803901LongblockService part / kit
800/400TBCService part / kit
AP70119Diesel particulate filter (DPF)Service part / kit
CT600Bow thruster, compactService part / kit
CT900Bow thruster, compactService part / kit
M-20928630Piston - D13Piston
3801271CirculationpumpPump
3803928Injection pumpPump
M-21170742Seal - Front CrankshaftSeal
M-85108352Seal - Rear CrankshaftSeal
MCB21351717Tube - Injector - w/SealSeal
MCB85137065Tube - Injector - w/SealSeal
2175095221636474, 21636477 TurbochargerTurbocharger
3801701TurbochargerTurbocharger
3801702TurbochargerTurbocharger
3801703TurbochargerTurbocharger

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 displacement of the Volvo Penta D13 MG (FE)?

The Volvo Penta D13 MG (FE) has a displacement of 12.78 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the Volvo Penta D13 MG (FE) engine?

The Volvo Penta D13 MG (FE) powers 1 generator set(s), including Volvo Penta D13 MG.