Perkins — How to renew the engine lubricating oil
Maintenance · Lubricating oil sump
From a Perkins owner's manual covering: 4000 Series, 4006-23 TAG1A, 4006-23 TAG2A, 4006-23 TAG3A. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Perkins 4006-23 TAG1A, Perkins 4006-23 TAG2A, Perkins 4006-23 TAG3A
Before you start
- Discard the used lubricating oil in a safe place and in accordance with local regulations.
- Do not exceed the correct level of lubricating oil in the sump.
Procedure
- Operate the engine until it is warm; stop the engine.
- Put a suitable container below the drain plug of the lubricating oil sump.
- Remove the sump drain plug (A2) and its sealing washer and drain the lubricating oil.
- Fit the drain plug and its sealing washer; tighten to 68 Nm (50 lbf ft) 6,9 kgf m.
- Remove the filler cap (B1).
- Fill the sump to the mark (A3) on the dipstick with new and clean lubricating oil of an approved grade.
- Fit the oil filler cap (B1).
- Remove the container and discard the old lubricating oil.
Specs & values
- Sump drain plug 68 Nm (50 lbf ft) 6,9 kgf m; sump holds approximately 113,6 litres (25 gal)
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.