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Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE Engine

The Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE is a 16.12 L 6-cylinder turbocharged, intercooled engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 546 kW. It powers generator sets from Atlas Copco, Generac, Hipower, Kohler, Rivera Diesel, SDMO and Volvo Penta, including the QAS 500 Volvo, VWE550, HVW 515 T6 and 500REOZT. It holds 42 L (11.1 gal) of oil and 60 L (15.9 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE

Part of the Volvo Penta TAD1641 engine family — 3 variants share parts & fitment.

16.12 L

Displacement

Cylinders

1500 rpm

Rated speed

546 kW

Gross power

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Service parts for the TAD1641 GE

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Fuel system

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1604549100Fuel filter$31.25eBay

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Engine specifications

Oil capacity	42.0 L
Coolant capacity	60.0 L
Displacement	16.12 L
Cylinders	6
Aspiration	turbocharged, intercooled
Rated speed	1500 rpm
Gross power	546 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

Shared across brands: Atlas Copco, Generac, Hipower, Kohler, Rivera Diesel, SDMO, Volvo Penta

Atlas Copco QAS 500 VolvoGenerac VWE550 Hipower HVW 515 T6 Kohler 500REOZT Rivera Diesel RVL 513 SDMO R550K SDMO V550C2 Volvo Penta TAD1641GE Volvo Penta V500UC

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Common problems

Starter motor does not rotate
Cause: Flat batteries
Engine does not reach correct operating speed at full throttle
Cause: Lack of fuel: fuel taps closed; fuel tank empty/wrong tank connected
Engine starts but stops again
Cause: Lack of fuel: fuel taps closed; fuel tank empty/wrong tank connected
Starter motor rotates normally but engine does not start
Cause: Lack of fuel: fuel taps closed; fuel tank empty/wrong tank connected
High fuel consumption
Cause: Water/contamination in fuel
Excessive coolant temperature
Cause: Coolant level too low
Starter motor rotates slowly
Cause: Flat batteries
No, or poor charge
Cause: Poor contact/open circuit in cables
Engine runs roughly
Cause: Blocked fuel filter/pre-filter (because of contamination, or paraffin fraction separation in fuel at low temperature).
Blue or white exhaust smoke
Cause: Too low coolant temperature
Black exhaust smoke
Cause: Water/contamination in fuel
Water in fuel — Warning lamp lights up. 2.1
Cause: Water in fuel.
Fix: Empty the primary fuel filter.
Unit injector: cylinder #1 — Engine runs on 5 cylinders. Abnormal sound. Reduced performance. Cylinder balancing is stopped -> Less even running at lower speeds and low loading. 7.1
Cause: Electrical fault; Faulty compression or unit injector.
Fix: Check contact pressure in socket 24 in the upper cable connector (A) on the engine management module; Check that the unit injector cables are not damaged; Check that the unit injector connections are not damaged; Check fuel supply pressure; Check the valve clearance; Do a compression test and check cylinder #1.
Too low lubrication oil pressure
Cause: Too low oil level
Too low coolant temperature
Cause: Defective thermostat

Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE.

Maintenance schedule

Item	Capacity	Part #	Interval
Air filter		—	500 hr
Fuel filter		1604549100	1000 hr	eBay $31.25
Oil filter		—	150 hr
Battery		—	50 hr
Belt		—	2000 hr
Coolant	15.9	—	500 hr
Oil	42.0 l	—	150 hr
Spark plug		—

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

Service intervals

Item	Action	Hours	Months	Notes
Air cleaner and dust bowl	Clean	50 hr
Battery electrolyte level	Check	50 hr
Radiator and intercooler fins	Clean	50 hr
Vibration dampers	Check	50 hr
Lubrication oil	Change	150 hr	12 mo	First service — First change at 150 hours; regular interval 125-500 h depending on fuel sulfur content, or 12 months
Oil filter(s)	Replace	150 hr		First service — First change at 150 hours, then per oil change interval
Valve clearance	Adjust	150 hr		First service — First initial 150 running hours, then every 1000 hours
Air filter element	Replace	500 hr
Alternator insulation resistance	Test	500 hr
Drive belt(s)	Check	500 hr		tension and condition
Fuel pre-filter/Water separator	Drain	500 hr		First service — Initially and every 500 hours
Glycol level in coolant	Check	500 hr
Mechanical links (fuel solenoid link)	Lubricate	500 hr		grease
pH level of coolant	Check	500 hr
Crankcase pressure	Check	1000 hr
Door hinges and locks	Lubricate	1000 hr		grease
Fuel filter element	Replace	1000 hr
Fuel injectors	Check	1000 hr
Fuel pre-filter/Water separator	Replace	1000 hr
Hoses, cables and pipes fixation	Check	1000 hr
Nuts and bolts	Check	1000 hr		tightness
Drive belt(s)	Replace	2000 hr
Fan hub bearings	Lubricate	2000 hr
Fuel tank for water	Check	2000 hr
Safety cartridge	Replace	2000 hr
Turbocharger impeller and housing	Inspect	2000 hr		clean and inspect
Coolant	Change	10000 hr	60 mo	or 5 years, whichever comes first

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

Service specifications

Type	Item	Value	Unit	Condition
Clearance	Valve clearance, exhaust	0.60+/-0.05	mm	cold
Clearance	Valve clearance, inlet	0.30+/-0.05	mm	cold
Pressure	Engine oil pressure shutdown switch	0.5	bar
Resistance	Alternator insulation resistance minimum	2	MΩ	measured with 500 V megger between earth terminal and terminal L1
Temperature	Engine coolant temperature shutdown switch	103	°C

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

Recommended fluids

Fluid	Grade	Standard	Ambient	Capacity	Notes
Coolant	PARCOOL EG		above 40°C	60.0 l	Ethylene Glycol based, premixed 50/50 dilution ratio; pH typical 8.6, replace if pH below 7 or above 9.5; glycol concentration 33-68 vol.%
Engine oil	PAROIL 15W40	ISO 3448	15°C to 40°C	42.0 l	high-quality mineral, hydraulic or synthesized hydrocarbon oil with rust and oxidation inhibitors
Engine oil	PAROIL 5W40	ISO 3448	25°C to 40°C	42.0 l	synthetic ultra high performance diesel engine oil

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

Fault codes

Code	Name	Meaning	Severity
111/01	Low Coolant Level Shutdown	111 = Coolant level, 01 = Low level shutdown	Shutdown
FMI00	HIGH LEVEL SHUTDOWN	High level shutdown	Shutdown
FMI01	LOW LEVEL SHUTDOWN	Low level shutdown	Shutdown
FMI15	HIGH LEVEL WARNING	High level warning	Warning
FMI16	HIGH LEVEL ALARM	High level alarm	Warning
FMI17	LOW LEVEL WARNING	Low level warning	Warning
FMI18	LOW LEVEL ALARM	Low level alarm	Warning
SPN16	FUEL FILTER DIFF P	Pressure difference over fuel filter
SPN51	THROTTLE POS	Throttle position
SPN52	INTERCOOL TEMP	Intercooler temperature
SPN94	FUEL PRESS	Fuel pressure
SPN95	FUEL FILTER DIFF P	Pressure difference over fuel filter
SPN97	WATER IN FUEL	Water in fuel
SPN98	OIL LEVEL	Oil level
SPN99	OIL FILTER DIFF P	Pressure difference over oil filter
SPN100	OIL PRESSURE	Oil pressure
SPN101	CRANKCASE PRESS	Crankcase pressure
SPN102	TURBO BOOST PRESS	Turbo boost pressure
SPN104	TURBO OIL PRESS	Turbo oil pressure
SPN105	INTAKE MANIF TEMP	Intake manifold temperature
SPN106	AIR INLET PRESSURE	Air inlet pressure
SPN110	COOLANT TEMP	Coolant temperature
SPN111	COOLANT LEVEL	Coolant level
SPN158	BATT VOLTAGE	Battery voltage
SPN171	AMBIENT AIR TEMP	Ambient air temperature
SPN172	AIR IN TEMP	Air in temperature
SPN174	FUEL TEMP	Fuel temperature
SPN175	OIL TEMP	Oil temperature
SPN190	SPEED	Speed

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

Procedures

Coolant check (monitoring condition) diagnostic

Tools: pH-measuring device (part 2913 0029 00), Refractometer (part 2913 0028 00)

Verify the coolant color visually and confirm no loose particles are floating.
Check the pH value with a pH-measuring device; typical EG value is 8.6.
Check glycol concentration with a refractometer; keep above 33 vol.%, not above 68 vol.%.
Replace coolant if pH is below 7 or above 9.5, or if condition is outside limits.
Always top up with PARCOOL EG only, never with water alone.

Measuring the alternator insulation resistance diagnostic

Tools: 500 V megger

Disconnect the N-terminal from the earthing system if connected.
Disconnect the AVR.
Connect a 500 V megger between the earth terminal and terminal L1.
Generate a voltage of 500 V and read the scale.
Verify the scale indicates a resistance of at least 2 MΩ.

Replacing the coolant maintenance

⚠ Never remove the cooling system filler cap while coolant is hot; the system may be under pressure.

Completely drain the entire cooling system.
Dispose of used coolant per local regulations.
Flush twice with clean water.
Determine the required amount of PARCOOL EG and pour into the radiator top tank.
Run the engine until normal operating temperature is reached to release trapped air, then turn off and let cool.
Recheck coolant level and add if necessary.

Preparing for operation after storage operation

Remove the wrapping, VCI paper and silica gel bags.
Go through the 'Before starting' checklist.
Consult the engine's operator manual.
Check that the insulation resistance of the generator exceeds 2 MΩ.
Replace the fuel filter and fill the fuel tank; vent the fuel system.
Reinstall and connect the battery, recharged if necessary.
Submit the generator to a test run.

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

Voltage reconnection

Voltage	Phase	Connection	Leads	Notes
		12-lead optional voltage connections	12	Alternator optional feature
		4-lead dedicated voltages	4	Alternator standard feature
		X2	L3, N, PE	Socket 16 A Rim/Pin/CEE earthing
		X25.1 & X25.2	Remote start switch	Qc1002 remote start operation
		X25.3 & X25.4	Remote contactor (open/close)	Qc1002 remote start operation
	3	X3	L1, L2, L3, neutral, earthing	3-phase outlet socket
	3	X4	L1, L2, L3, neutral, earthing	3-phase outlet socket
	3	X5	L1, L2, L3, neutral, earthing	3-phase outlet socket
	3	X6	L1, L2, L3, neutral, earthing	3-phase outlet socket
110/127/139/240/254/277	single-phase	switchable		Towable generator model specifications; some models n/a
208/220/240/415/440/480	3-phase	reconnectable		Towable generator model specifications
208/220/240/415/440/480	3-phase	switchable		Towable generator model specifications
230 V	3	Dual voltage - S10 low position		Lower voltage mode via S10 selector on alternator, adjust with R12 potentiometer
400 V	3	Dual voltage - S10 high position		Higher voltage mode via S10 selector on alternator, adjust with R12 potentiometer
400/480 V AC	3	X1	L1, L2, L3, N, PE	Main power supply

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 TAD1641 family

Part #	Description	Category
7746012	Air filter	Air filter
7746032	Fuel filter	Fuel filter
SPN16	FUEL FILTER DIFF P pressure difference over fuel filter	Fuel filter
SPN95	FUEL FILTER DIFF P pressure difference over fuel filter	Fuel filter
SPN97	WATER IN FUEL water in fuel	Fuel filter
3803637	Injector/UI	Injector
7746022	Oil filter	Oil filter
SPN99	OIL FILTER DIFF P pressure difference over oil filter	Oil filter
AV133539-03G	Part for 500REOZT exIV	Service part / kit
AV137912-01G	Part for 500REOZT exIV	Service part / kit
CL130110-200	Hotstart Pre heater	Service part / kit
CM302/CM403	Automatik-Paket	Service part / kit
CM307-CM407	Analoge Anzeige der Werte	Service part / kit
EN04	Pumpe für Ölwechsel	Service part / kit
FD05	Diesel-Vorfilter mit Abscheider	Service part / kit
FMI00	HIGH LEVEL SHUTDOWN high level shutdown	Service part / kit
FMI01	LOW LEVEL SHUTDOWN low level shutdown	Service part / kit
FMI15	HIGH LEVEL WARNING high level warning	Service part / kit
FMI16	HIGH LEVEL ALARM high level alarm	Service part / kit
FMI17	LOW LEVEL WARNING low level warning	Service part / kit
FMI18	LOW LEVEL ALARM low level alarm	Service part / kit
GM41339	Cylinder head (includes items 2--34)	Service part / kit
GM41427	Rocker arm shaft (includes item 2)	Service part / kit
GM65855	Cylinder head (includes 2--34)	Service part / kit
GM65981	Rocker arm shaft	Service part / kit
GM78736	Rocker arm	Service part / kit
SPN100	OIL PRESSURE oil pressure	Service part / kit
SPN101	CRANKCASE PRESS crankcase pressure	Service part / kit
SPN105	INTAKE MANIF TEMP intake manifold temperature	Service part / kit
SPN106	AIR INLET PRESSURE air inlet pressure	Service part / kit
SPN110	COOLANT TEMP coolant temperature	Service part / kit
SPN111	COOLANT LEVEL coolant level	Service part / kit
SPN158	BATT VOLTAGE battery voltage	Service part / kit
SPN171	AMBIENT AIR TEMP ambient air temperature	Service part / kit
SPN172	AIR IN TEMP air in temperature	Service part / kit
SPN174	FUEL TEMP fuel temperature	Service part / kit
SPN175	OIL TEMP oil temperature	Service part / kit
SPN190	SPEED speed	Service part / kit
SPN51	THROTTLE POS throttle position	Service part / kit
SPN52	INTERCOOL TEMP intercooler temperature	Service part / kit
SPN94	FUEL PRESS fuel pressure	Service part / kit
SPN98	OIL LEVEL oil level	Service part / kit
TAD1641GE	Engine Model	Service part / kit
X25.1	to be wired for the remote start switch.	Service part / kit
X25.2	to be wired for the remote start switch.	Service part / kit
X25.3	Terminals	Service part / kit
X25.4	Terminals	Service part / kit
SPN102	TURBO BOOST PRESS turbo boost pressure	Turbocharger
SPN104	TURBO OIL PRESS turbo oil pressure	Turbocharger

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

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Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.

Filters for this engine

Fuel filter: Atlas Copco 1604549100 Donaldson P552040 Wix 33798 Ac Delco TP985

Cross-referenced via Donaldson + OEM/engine-maker interchange — options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for every exact variant.

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Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE?

The Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE engine has an oil capacity of 42.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE?

The Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE has a displacement of 16.12 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE engine?

The Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE powers 9 generator set(s), including Atlas Copco QAS 500 Volvo, Generac VWE550, Hipower HVW 515 T6, Kohler 500REOZT, Rivera Diesel RVL 513.

What fuel filter does the Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE use?

The Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE uses fuel filter part numbers Atlas Copco 1604549100, Donaldson P552040, Wix 33798.

How often should you change the oil in the Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE?

The Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE oil change interval is every 150 hours.

What is a common problem with the Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE engine?

A commonly reported issue on generators using the Volvo Penta TAD1641 GE is: Starter motor does not rotate. Cause: Flat batteries.