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Date Job No.

Cummins Service Parts March, 2000 t855


Topics
Topic No.
00t7-7

File Group: Engine Families:


7 K19 QSK19 KV38 KV50 QST30 QSK45
Subject: QSK60

Oil Change Intervals

T & R Manual Shop Manual O & M Manual A R Manual Specs Manual Other

Fuels - Diesel Only

Manuals Affected by This Service Parts Topic


Bulletin No.
Operation and Maintenance Manual 3666013
3666120
3810497
3666134
3666260

NOTE: This service parts topic supersedes topic 99T7-15A; replace 99T7-15A with this one. There was an error
in some of the charts in the amended topic. This service parts topic utilizes a larger chart format that makes the
charts easier to use.
This service parts topic introduces the chart method for oil change intervals.

There has been an increased emphasis on extended oil drain intervals for high-horsepower engines. This is one way that
longer intervals can be achieved. The chart method, when coupled with a thorough oil analysis program, is a viable option
accepted by Cummins Engine Company, Inc. for the following engines:

Table 1, Engine Families and Sump Capacities


Engine Metric Sump U.S. Sump
Capacity Capacity
K19 38 liters 10 gal
47 liters 12.5 gal
61 liters 16 gal
72 liters 19 gal
K19 (with 38 liters 10 gal
optional rear
gear train)
47 liters 12.5 gal
61 liters 16 gal
72 liters 19 gal
K38 114 liters 30 gal
140 liters 37 gal
167 liters 44 gal

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185 liters 49 gal
K50 151 liters 40 gal
178 liters 47 gal
204 liters 54 gal
216 liters 57 gal
246 liters 65 gal

Table 1, Engine Families and Sump Capacities


Engine Metric Sump U.S. Sump
Capacity Capacity
QSK19 61 liters 16 gal
64 liters 17 gal
72 liters 19 gal
114 liters 30 gal
QSK19 (with 61 liters 16 gal
optional rear
gear train)
64 liters 17 gal
72 liters 19 gal
114 liters 30 gal
QST30 76 liters 20 gal
132 liters 35 gal
QSK45 132 liters 35 gal
174 liters 46 gal
216 liters 57 gal
284 liters 75 gal
QSK60 178 liters 47 gal
220 liters 58 gal
261 liters 69 gal
378 liters 100 gal

NOTE: Do not extend oil and filter change intervals beyond 250 hours or 6 months, whichever occurs first
(except generator drives), unless the chart method is used. On generator drives, the intervals are 250 hours or
12 months, whichever occurs first, unless the chart method is used. Refer to the interval charts later in this
topic.

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NOTE: Do not extend oil change intervals beyond the maximum point shown when fuel consumption rates are
less than the minimum shown. Doing so can result in shortened engine life due to oil degradation processes
associated with lightly loaded engines.

Oil change intervals can be determined by one of the following recommended methods:
•==Fixed-Hour Method (based on fixed hours or months, whichever occurs first)
•==Chart Method (based on known fuel consumption rates coupled with oil analysis program).

The chart method is recommended to provide the lowest total cost of operation while still protecting the engine.
The information listed below is required when using the chart method to determine the correct oil and filter change interval
for the engine.
•==Oil sump capacity
•==Average fuel consumption rate
•==Classification of oil as standard or premium.

Determine the engine oil sump capacity:


Sump capacity in U.S. gallons can be determined by knowing the volume of the oil required to touch the high-level mark
on the dipstick. Oil sump capacities are listed in the operation and maintenance manuals for all Cummins engines. As
demonstrated in the previous chart, most engines will have multiple sumps with varying capacities. It is imperative that the
sump volume be known when using the chart method.

Determine the fuel consumption rate:


To use the chart method effectively, accurate fuel consumption records must be kept and maintained. Fuel consumption
information must be in liters per hour (lph) or gallons per hour (gph) units to use the charts. Fuel consumption rates can
change over time due to increasing or decreasing engine duty cycle. Accurate records are essential in determining
average fuel consumption during a given oil change interval.

CAUTION: Inaccurate fuel consumption records can result in incorrect oil change intervals that can result in
premature engine wear and/or deposits.

Determine the oil performance classification:


The oil performance classifications represented in the following charts as standard or premium have been determined
through field experience and engine testing. Engine component wear and deposits are limiting factors in evaluating useful
oil life. Contact a Cummins Representative or oil supplier representative(s) for further assistance, if needed.
Cummins Engine Company, Inc. recommends the use of a high-quality 15W-40 multiviscosity, heavy-duty engine oil that
meets the requirements of Cummins Engineering Standard (CES) 20071, 20072, or 20075. American Petroleum Institute
(API) specification CH-4 can be used as an alternative to CES 20071. Oils that meet API specification CG-4 can be used
but at a reduced drain interval according to the Oil Change Interval Charts in this topic. The oil categories CC, CE, and CF
have been obsoleted by API and are not to be used as their specifications are no longer controlled. Engine oils that meet
CES 20076 are also considered premium oils when using the Chart Method. ACEA and API designations have not been
assigned to CES 20076 oils as of this printing.

Table 2, Oil Performance Classification


API Category CES ACEA Classification for Oil Charts
CC, CD, CE N/A N/A N/A
CF-4/SG, CG-4/SH 20075 E2, E3 Standard
CH-4 20072, 20071 E5 Premium
N/A 20076 N/A Premium

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ACEA = Association des Constructeurs Europe'ens de l'Automobile (Association of European Automotive Manufacturers).

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About the Charts
The charts are categorized and labeled by the sump size for a specific engine family. The calculations use the engine
system capacity (high-level mark plus full-flow and bypass filters) to determine the oil drain interval.

To Read the Chart


Select the chart representing the correct oil sump capacity for the engine model in question. The left vertical axis of the
chart represents fuel consumption in U.S. gallons per hour (gph). Determine the intersection point of the fuel consumption
rate on the applicable interval curve by drawing a horizontal line. From this point, draw a vertical line down until it
intersects with the horizontal axis representing hours. This point represents the acceptable oil change interval.

NOTE: Do not extend oil change intervals beyond the maximum point shown when fuel consumption rates are
less than the minimum shown. Doing so can result in shortened engine life due to oil degradation processes
associated with lightly loaded engines.

Oil Filters
Premium filters are recommended, in conjunction with premium grade oils, when using the premium grade oil curves to
determine oil change intervals. Premium filters contain synthetic media materials to provide more efficient filtration for the
entire service life and to extend the media life over conventional cellulose media. Premium full-flow filters, such as
Fleetguard® LF3363, are made with synthetic media and have the StrataPore designation on the outside of the filter.
StrataPore filters have the efficiency, capacity, and strength needed for this extended service.

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K19 Charts

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K19 Charts

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K38 Charts

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K50 Charts

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QSK19 Charts

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QSK19 Charts

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QST30 Charts

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QSK45 Charts

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QSK60 Charts

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