Engine Oil Capacities

Engine Oil Capacities - Ops

Consult with a Detroit distributor to obtain the proper engine oil filters.

The engine oil capacities for the DD Platform Engine On-Highway Vehicle application are listed in the following tables. Contact your local Detroit service center if you need more specific information.

Note: There are approximately 5.0 L (5.2 qts) of oil represented from the fill mark to the full mark.
Notice: Overfilling the oil pan can cause engine damage.

Table 1, Engine Oil Capacities

Truck - EPA07/EPA10/GHG14

DD13

DD15

DD16

Total Dry Engine Oil Volume

44.0 L (46.5 qt)

49.0 L (51.8 qt)

49.0 L (51.8 qt)

Oil and Filter Change

38.0 L (40.1 qt)

43.0 L (45.4 qt)

43.0 L (45.4 qt)

Remaining in Engine after Oil Drain (Includes Filter Removal)

6.0 L (6.3 qt)

6.0 L (6.3 qt)

6.0 L (6.3 qt)

Dip Stick Min. to Max. Range

5.0 L (5.2 qt)

5.0 L (5.2 qt)

5.0 L (5.2 qt)

Sump Oil Volume

35.0 L (37.0 qt)

40.0 L (42.3 qt)

40.0 L (42.3 qt)

    Table 1, Engine Oil Capacities

    Table 2, Engine Oil Capacities

    Coach

    EPA10 DD13

    GHG14 DD13

    Total Dry Engine Oil Volume

    51.0 L (53.8 qt)

    47.0 L (49.7 qt)

    Oil and Filter Change

    45.0 L (47.6 qt)

    40.0 L (42.3 qt)

    Remaining in Engine after Oil Drain (Includes Filter Removal)

    6.0 L (6.3 qt)

    6.0 L (6.3 qt)

    Dip Stick Min. to Max. Range

    5.0 L (5.2 qt)

    5.0 L (5.2 qt)

    Sump Oil Volume

    42.0 L (44.4 qt)

    37.0 L (39.1 qt)

      Table 2, Engine Oil Capacities

      Table 3, Engine Oil Capacities - GHG17 Only

      Parameter

      DD13 Truck

      DD13 Coach

      DD15 Truck

      DD16 Truck

      Service Fill (Oil and Filter Change)

      38.0 L (40.0 qt)

      45.0 L (48.0 qt)

      43.0 L (45.0 qt)

      43.0 L (45.0 qt)

      Oil Pan Capacity, High Limit

      35.0 L (37.0 qt)

      42.0 L (44.0 qt)

      40.0 L (42.0 qt)

      40.0 L (42.0 qt)

      Oil Pan Capacity, Low Limit

      30.0 L (32.0 qt)

      37.0 L (39.0 qt)

      35.0 L (37.0 qt)

      35.0 L (37.0 qt)

        Table 3, Engine Oil Capacities - GHG17 Only

        Note:
        Document Number: 0000022451
        Manual Publication Date: 2024-03-05
        Topic Publication Date: 2025-12-03