Lube Oil System
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6.13
Lube Oil System
6.13.1 Engine-oil sample extraction and analysis
Preconditions
MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification (A001061/..) is available.
Special tools
Designation / Use
Part No.
Qty.
MTU test kit
TC
DANGER
Unguarded rotating and moving engine components.
Risk of serious injury danger to life!
Take special care when working on a running engine.
WARNING
Hot engine oil.
Engine oil can contain combustion residues which are harmful to health.
Risk of injury and scalding!
Wear protective clothing, gloves, and goggles / safety mask.
Avoid contact with skin.
Do not inhale oil vapor.
WARNING
Engine noise above 85 dB (A).
Risk of damage to hearing!
Wear ear protectors.
Engine-oil sample extraction and analysis
1. With the engine running at operating temperature,
open screw on flange of centrifugal oil filter
by 1 to 2 rotations.
2. Drain approx. 2 liters engine oil to flush out
the oil sludge.
3. Drain approx. 1 liter engine oil into a clean
container.
4. Close screw.
5. Using the equipment and chemicals of the MTU
test kit, examine oil for:
Dispersion capability (spot test);
Water content;
Dilution by fuel.
M015403/00E 02-09
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