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Oil & Coolant Capacities Detroit DD15 Verified Factory Specs

Detroit Diesel DD15 Oil Capacity, Filter Part & Viscosity Specs

Factory OEM engine oil capacity specifications for Detroit DD15 heavy commercial diesel engines. Standard vs deep sump pan volumes, filter change quantities, and drain plug torque.

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Total Engine Oil Fill Volume Required
12.1Gallons/48.5Quarts
Metric Equivalent: 45.9 Liters
Recommended Viscosity:15W-40 (DFS 93K222) / 10W-30 (DFS 93K223 Fuel Economy)
OEM Filter Part:Detroit A4721800509
Drain Plug Torque:44 ft-lbs (60 N·m)
Coolant System Capacity:Engine Block Only: 5 Gal | Typical Chassis Complete Fill: 12 Gal (45.4 L)
Type: Detroit Power Cool Plus (OAT Red)

Detroit DD15 Oil Fill Specifications (EPA07 through Gen 5)

Sump Capacities

Standard Composite Pan: 11.25 Gallons (45 Quarts / 42.6 Liters)

Deep Sump Pan: 11.75 Gallons (47 Quarts / 44.5 Liters)

Oil Filter Capacity: 3.5 Quarts (3.3 Liters)

Filters & Torque Specs

OEM Oil Filter: Detroit A4721800509 (Cartridge Type)

Oil Drain Plug Torque: 44 ft-lbs (60 N·m)

Oil Filter Cap Torque: 40 ft-lbs (55 N·m)

Recommended Fluid: 15W-40 (DFS 93K222) or 10W-30 (DFS 93K223)

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Technical Reference Citation: Detroit Diesel Service Manual DDC-SVC-MAN-0081 (DD Platform Engine Valve Lash & Head Installation)
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