Perkins — Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Maintenance · Lubrication system
From a Perkins service manual covering: 1103, 1103 Engine, 1104, 1104 Engine, 1104 Turbocharged Engine, SEBU7833-01. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Perkins 1103, Perkins 1104, Perkins 1103/1104 engine
Before you start
- Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury.
Procedure
- Run engine at normal operating temperature, then stop the engine.
- Drain crankcase oil using drain valve or drain plug, warm.
- Clean and install drain plugs; renew O-ring seal if necessary.
- Remove the oil filter with a suitable tool.
- Clean the sealing surface of the oil filter head.
- Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seal on the new filter.
- Install the oil filter and tighten by hand per filter instructions.
- Fill the crankcase with the proper amount of recommended oil.
- Crank engine with the fuel OFF to fill the oil filters.
- Start engine, run at low idle for two minutes, inspect for leaks.
- Stop engine and allow oil to drain back to sump for ten minutes.
- Check oil level; maintain between the ADD and FULL marks.
Tools required
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Crankcase 6.5 L (7 Quarts)
- Oil filter housing to base 25 N·m (18 lb ft)
- Filter drain plug 12 N·m (9 lb ft)
Full service-parts list: Perkins 1103 →, Perkins 1104 →, Perkins 1103/1104 engine →
Source: Perkins 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.