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Cummins/Onan GTA14 / GTA14 qi 20 NA — Lubricating Oil and Filter - Changing

Maintenance · Lubrication system

For the Cummins/Onan GTA14 / GTA14 qi 20 NA, from the Cummins/Onan owner's manual.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan GTA14 qi 20 NA, Cummins/Onan GTA14 engine

Before you start

  • Hot oil can cause personal injury
  • Oil pressure must be indicated within 15 seconds after starting or shut off engine

Parts for this job

Part numbers from the service-parts list for Cummins/Onan GTA14 qi 20 NA. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.

Procedure

  1. Operate engine until water temperature reaches 60 C [140 F]; shut off and remove oil drain plug (17-mm).
  2. Clean filter head area, remove filter with 118 to 131 mm filter wrench, clean gasket surface.
  3. Install correct oil filter (LF3000).
  4. Fill oil filter with clean oil; apply light film of oil to gasket.
  5. Install filter; check and clean oil drain plug threads and sealing surface.
  6. Install oil drain plug.
  7. Fill engine: pan 36.00 L, filter 2.70 L, total system 41.64 L.
  8. Operate engine at idle and inspect for leaks.
  9. Stop engine, wait 5 minutes, check and top up oil level to H mark.

Tools required

  • 17-mm wrench or socket Amazon
  • 118 to 131 mm filter wrench Amazon

Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.

Specs & values

  • Oil drain plug torque 88 Nm [65 ft-lb]
  • Pan capacity 36.00 L [38.0 U.S. Quarts]
  • Filter capacity 2.70 L [2.8 U.S. Quarts]
  • Total system capacity 41.64 L [44.0 U.S. Quarts]

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan GTA14 qi 20 NA →

Source: Cummins/Onan owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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