Perkins 1506 — Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Maintenance · Lubrication system
For the Perkins 1506, from the Perkins owner's manual.
Applies to: Perkins 1506A engine, Perkins 1506C engine, Perkins 1506D engine
Before you start
- Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury.
- Do not fill the oil filters with oil before installing them.
Procedure
- Run engine to normal operating temperature, then stop.
- Drain the crankcase: turn drain valve counterclockwise, or remove oil drain plug (discard O ring seal).
- Clean the oil drain plug and install a new O ring seal; reinstall and tighten drain plug to 40 N·m (29 lb ft) for aluminum oil pan.
- Using a suitable tool remove oil filter (3) from housing (1) and discard.
- Apply clean engine oil to O ring seal (2) and install the new spin on oil filter; tighten by hand only, then rotate 1 full turn after seal contacts.
- Remove the oil filler cap and refill the crankcase with engine oil.
- Start engine and run 2 minutes; inspect oil filter for leaks.
- Stop the engine; allow oil to drain back to sump for a minimum of 10 minutes.
- Check the oil level and maintain between the Low and High marks.
Tools required
- suitable tool Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Oil drain plug torque 40 N·m (29 lb ft) for aluminum oil pan
- Allow oil to drain back to sump minimum 10 minutes
Source: Perkins 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.