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Doosan GE12TIC — Exchanging lubrication oil

Maintenance · Lubrication system

For the Doosan GE12TIC, from the Doosan service manual.

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Before you start

  • Change oil when warm; risk of scalding
  • Do not overfill above max mark

Procedure

  1. Take out the oil level gauge.
  2. While oil is hot, turn valve and move oil drain pump lever to discharge oil.
  3. Refill new engine oil at filler neck on cylinder head cover.
  4. Run engine at idle a few minutes to circulate oil.
  5. Shut down, wait about 10 minutes, measure oil and top up if necessary.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Engine oil capacity: 30/24/33 L standard; 50/33/53 L optional

Source: Doosan 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.

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