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Commercial Heavy Duty Diesel Oil Capacity Comparison Chart (All Models)

Comprehensive side-by-side engine oil sump capacity comparison chart for commercial heavy duty diesel engines. Standard vs deep pan volumes, OEM filter numbers, and torque ratings.

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Total Engine Oil Fill Volume Required
12Gallons/48Quarts
Metric Equivalent: 45.4 Liters
Recommended Viscosity:15W-40 (CK-4) / 10W-30 (FA-4 for GHG17+)
OEM Filter Part:Fleetguard LF14000NN
Drain Plug Torque:70 ft-lbs (95 N·m)
Coolant System Capacity:Engine Block Only: 5.5 Gal | Typical Chassis Complete Fill: 13.5 Gal (51.1 L)
Type: Heavy-Duty Extended Life OAT (Red/Nitrite-Free)

Commercial Fleet Sump Capacity & Service Interval Comparison

Engine Model Standard Fill (Gal/Qts) Deep Sump (Gal/Qts) OEM Filter Part Drain Plug Torque Severe Duty Interval
Cummins ISX15 / X15 11 Gal (44 Qts) 13 Gal (52 Qts) Fleetguard LF14000NN 70 ft-lbs 35,000 miles
Detroit Diesel DD15 (GHG14 / GHG17 / Gen 5) 11.25 Gal (45 Qts) 11.75 Gal (47 Qts) Detroit A4721800509 44 ft-lbs 50,000 miles
Caterpillar C15 & C15 ACERT (6NZ / BXS / MXS) 10 Gal (40 Qts) 11 Gal (44 Qts) Cat 1R-1808 High Efficiency 70 ft-lbs 25,000 miles
PACCAR MX-13 (EPA10 / EPA13 / EPA17 / EPA21) 10.5 Gal (42 Qts) 11 Gal (44 Qts) PACCAR 2170713PE 44 ft-lbs 40,000 miles
Detroit Diesel DD13 10 Gal (40 Qts) 10.5 Gal (42 Qts) Detroit A4711800209 44 ft-lbs 50,000 miles
Caterpillar 3406E (5EK / 2WS / 1MM) 10 Gal (40 Qts) 11 Gal (44 Qts) Cat 1R-0716 / 1R-1808 70 ft-lbs 20,000 miles
Detroit Diesel DD16 (Heavy Haul 600 HP) 11.5 Gal (46 Qts) 12 Gal (48 Qts) Detroit A4721800509 44 ft-lbs 45,000 miles
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Technical Reference Citation: Commercial Fleet Maintenance Council (TMC) & Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA)
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