Service parts for the G3516
Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.
Oil system
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Specifications
| Fuel | gas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 50.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 970 kW |
| Prime power | 975 kW |
| Phase | 400 |
| Coolant capacity | 1056 L |
Maintenance & consumables
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil filter | Engine Oil | 1R-0716 | Amazon eBay $44.90 eBay $44.90 KuduParts $80.00 |
Service intervals
4| Item | Action | Hours | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| oil | Change | 500 hr | 3000 Series service intervals increased to 500 hours as standard (3013C, 3024C, 3054, 3056) | |
| minor overhaul | Other | 20000 hr | 3600 engines designed to run 20 000 hours between minor overhauls using No. 2 fuel | |
| major overhaul | Other | 40000 hr | 3600 engines designed to run 40 000 hours between major overhauls using No. 2 fuel | |
| cylinder liners and pistons | Other | 80000 hr | 3600 cylinder liners and pistons designed for 80 000 hours using No. 2 fuel |
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
5| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Rating condition (diesel 7 L and higher) | 99 kPa (29.31 in Hg) dry barometer, 25°C (77°F) | SAE J1995 inlet air standard | |
| Other | Rating condition (diesel up to 6.6 L) | 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg) total barometric pressure, 1 kPa (.295 in Hg) vapor pressure, 25°C (77°F) | ISO/TR14396 inlet air standard | |
| Other | Rating condition (gas) | 100 kPa (29.61 in Hg) and 25°C (77°F) | SAE J1349 standard | |
| Pressure | Explosion relief valve opening pressure | 1.6 psi (11 kPa) | psi (kPa) | per valve |
| Pressure | Unit injector fuel injection pressure | 1240 | bar (18 000 psi) |
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 | Cat DEAC | Diesel; 3,000 Service Hours or Three Years; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis | |||
| Coolant | Cat ELC | Diesel; 12,000 Service Hours or Six Years; add Cat ELC Extender at 6,000 service hours or one half of service life; annual S·O·SSM Level 2 coolant sampling and analysis | |||
| Coolant | Cat NGEC | Natural Gas; 16,000 Service Hours or Three Years; use interval that occurs first | |||
| Engine oil | Cat NGEO | Natural Gas | |||
| Engine oil | low sulfated ash oil | Required for U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV engines. | |||
| Engine oil | Cat Arctic DEO SYN SAE 0W-30 | -40°C to 30°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SYN SAE 5W-40 | -30°C to 50°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SAE 10W-30 | -18°C to 40°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Engine oil | Cat DEO SAE 15W-40 | -9°C to 50°C | Engine Crankcase; Industrial Engines | ||
| Fuel | Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) | Contains less than or equal to 15 parts per million sulfur (mg/kg); required for U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage IV engines. B20 biodiesel capability available. | |||
| Fuel | No. 2 fuel | 3600 engines designed for 80 000 hours on No. 2 fuel; ratings based on API gravity of 35 at 15 C (60 F), LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg used at 29 C (84 F) with a density of 838.9 g/L | |||
| Fuel | natural gas | LHV 35.54 MJ/Nm3 (905 Btu/cu-ft); pipeline natural gas HHV 39.7 MJ/Nm3 (1010 Btu/cu-ft); HD-5 propane HHV 104.0 MJ/Nm3 (2645 Btu/cu-ft) | |||
| Grease | Cat Generator Set Grease | Part Number 108-8611 |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Common questions
What size generator is the Caterpillar G3516?
The Caterpillar G3516 is rated 970 kW standby.
What kind of fuel does the Caterpillar G3516 run on?
The Caterpillar G3516 runs on gas.
What oil filter fits the Caterpillar G3516?
The Caterpillar G3516 uses oil filter part number 1R-0716.
Parts
3| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1R-0716 | Engine Oil | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon eBay $44.90 eBay $44.90 KuduParts $80.00 |
| LEDE5232 | One of two Cat® G3516 50-Hz generator sets rated at 970 kW at 380 volts, this G3516 provides up to 1.9 MW of continuous power at 1,500 rpm for GVL’s buildings and wastewater treatment plant. | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| PEHJ0204 | ADEM III System | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
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Available documents
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