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Maintenance Intervals

Detroit DD15

When you buy a Detroit® product, you’re buying billions of miles of engineering excellence.

Detroit provides a wide range of new vehicle engines compliant with EPA, CARB emissions, GHG, and OBD requirements. Please consult your local dealer to ensure the selection of a product that meets your specific needs.

Efficient Long-Haul

Maintenance Intervals *

Miles

Kilometers

Hours

Engine Oil and Filter Change**

75,000 Miles

121,000 Kilometers

Fuel Filter Change**

75,000 Miles

121,000 Kilometers

Valve Lash Adjustment**

Adjust at 100,000, at 500,000 and then every 500,000 thereafter.

Adjust at 160,000, at 800,000 and then every 800,000 thereafter.

Diesel Particulate Filter**

640,000 Miles

A check engine light will illuminate when ash requires removal.

800,000 to 880,000 Kilometers

A check engine light will illuminate when ash requires removal.

11,000 to 11,500 Hours

A check engine light will illuminate when ash requires removal.

DEF Pump Filter

Replace filter every 3 years or 500,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Replace filter every 3 years or 800,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.

Long-Haul

Maintenance Items

Miles

Kilometers

Hours

Engine Oil & Filter Change**

60,000 Miles

97,000 Kilometers

Fuel Filter Change**

60,000 Miles

97,000 Kilometers

Valve Lash Adjustment**

Adjust at 100,000, at 500,000 and then every 500,000 thereafter.

Adjust at 160,000, at 800,000 and then every 800,000 thereafter.

Diesel Particulate Filter Change**

550,000 to 630,000 Milesto 550,000 Miles

A check engine light will illuminate when ash requires removal

800,000 to 880,000 Kilometers

A check engine light will illuminate when ash requires removal

11,000 to 11,500 Hours

A check engine light will illuminate when ash requires removal

DEF Pump Filter Change**

Replace filter every 3 years or 500,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Replace filter every 3 years or 800,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.

Short-Haul

Maintenance Items

Miles

Kilometers

Hours

Engine Oil & Filter Change**

45,000 Miles

72,000 Kilometers

1000 Hours

Fuel Filter Change**

45,000 Miles

72,000 Kilometers

1000 Hours

Valve Lash Adjustment**

Adjust at 100,000, at 500,000 and then every 500,000 thereafter.

Adjust at 160,000, at 800,000 and then every 800,000 thereafter.

Diesel Particulate Filter Change**

465,000 to 540,000 Miles

A check engine light will illuminate when ash requires removal

800,000 to 880,000 Kilometers

A check engine light will illuminate when ash requires removal

11,000 to 11,500 Hours

A check engine light will illuminate when ash requires removal

DEF Pump Filter Change**

Replace filter every 3 years or 500,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Replace filter every 3 years or 800,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.

Severe Duty

Maintenance Intervals *

Miles

Kilometers

Hours

Engine Oil & Filter Change**

35,000 Miles

56,000 Kilometers

750 Hours

Fuel Filter Change

35,000 Miles

56,000 Kilometers

750 Hours

Valve Lash Adjustment**

Adjust at 100,000, at 500,000 and then every 500,000 thereafter.

Adjust at 160,000, at 800,000 and then every 800,000 thereafter.

Diesel Particulate Filter Change**

455,000 Miles

A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE WHEN ASH REQUIRES REMOVAL

800,000 to 880,000 Kilometers

A check engine light will illuminate when ash requires removal

11,000 to 11,500 Hours

A check engine light will illuminate when ash requires removal

DEF Pump Filter Change**

Replace filter every 3 years or 500,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Replace filter every 3 years or 800,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.

Information posted is based on the engines currently in production. Please refer to the manuals posted on DTNAportal.com for model specific material.
* Maintenance intervals using Detroit® Fluids Specification 93K222 (CK-4) or 93K223 (FA-4) Approved Oils
** Recommended based on using Detroit’s lube oil and oil analysis program.
Severe duty is up to 30,000 annual miles (48,000 kilometers)  and a vehicle that averages less than 5 miles per gallon (mpg).
Short-haul is between 30,000 and 60,000 annual miles (48,000-96,000 kilometers) and a vehicle that averages between 5.1 and 5.9 mpg.
Long-haul is over 60,000 annual miles  (96,000 kilometers) and a vehicle that averages between 6.0 and 6.9 mpg.
Efficient Long-Haul is over 60,000 annual miles (96,000 kilometers) and a vehicle that averages greater than 7 mpg.
† Miles/Kilometers or Hours, whichever occurs first.

Warranty

Every Detroit® DD13®, DD15®, DD16® Engine is covered by the following standard warranty:

  • Engine: 2 years, unlimited miles, including 100% parts and labor
  • Injectors: 2 years, 200,000 miles, including 100% parts and labor
  • Major Components: 5 years, 500,000 miles, including 100% parts