Detroit Diesel — Engine Oil Level Check
Maintenance
From a Detroit Diesel service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine
Before you start
- Touching a hot engine can cause serious burns.
- Do not overfill. Oil may be blown out through the crankcase breather if the crankcase is overfilled.
- Clean end of tube before removing the dipstick to prevent oil contamination.
- If the oil level is constantly above normal and excess lube oil has not been added, consult an authorized Detroit Diesel service outlet; fuel or coolant dilution of lube oil can result in serious engine damage.
Procedure
- Check the oil level daily with the engine stopped.
- If the engine was just stopped and is warm, wait at least 10 minutes for oil to drain back to the oil pan.
- Wipe the dipstick clean, then check that the level is within the safe range on the dipstick.
- Add the proper grade of oil to maintain the correct level on the dipstick.
- To adjust level open the oil reserve tank valve and allow oil to discharge into the engine until FULL, then close the valve.
Specs & values
- Oil Pan Capacity, Low Limit 26 quarts/25 liters
- Oil Pan Capacity, High Limit 32 quarts/30 liters
- Oil reserve tank 10 US qts (9.5 L)
Full service-parts list: Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine →
Source: Detroit Diesel service 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.