ENGINE AR 3878600 - Caterpillar

Lubricant Capacities
The capacity of the engine lubrication system includes the capacity of the oil filters that are installed at the factory. Auxiliary oil filter systems (if equipped) will require additional oil. Refer to the specifications that are provided by the OEM of the auxiliary oil filter system.
Table 1
Approximate Refill Capacity of the C280-12 Marine Engine Lubrication System
Engine crankcase with standard oil pan (1) 908 L (240 US gal)
Engine crankcase with deep oil pan (2) 1268 L (335 US gal)
(1) Zero degree installation
(2) Zero degree installationCooling System Capacities
To maintain the cooling system, the total cooling system capacity must be determined. The total cooling system capacity will vary between individual installations. The total cooling system capacity can include the following components: engine, expansion tank, heat exchanger, radiator, keel cooler and piping.Refer to the specifications that are provided by Caterpillar or the OEM of the installation. Record the total cooling system capacity in the appropriate Table.
Table 2
Approximate Refill Capacities of the C280-12 Marine Engine Cooling System
Engine 530 L (140 US gal)
Standard expansion tank 300 L (80 US gal)
Optional expansion tank 475 L (125 US gal)
Heat exchanger 50 L (15 US gal)
Total cooling