
8.11.4 Charge-air coolant – Filling
Preconditions
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Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
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MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001063/..) are available.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Part No.
Qty.
Coolant
Sealing ring
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
DANGER
Components are moving or rotating.
Risk of crushing, danger of parts of the body being caught or pulled in!
• Operate the engine at low load only. Keep clear of the danger zone of the engine.
WARNING
Coolant is hot and under pressure.
Risk of injury and scalding!
• Let the engine cool down.
• Wear protective clothing, gloves, and goggles / safety mask.
WARNING
High level of engine noise when the engine is running.
Risk of damage to hearing!
• Wear ear protectors.
NOTICE
Cold coolant in hot engine can cause thermal stress.
Possible formation of cracks in the engine!
• Fill / top up coolant only into cold engine.
Preparatory steps
1.
Turn valve cover (1) on coolant expansion
tank counterclockwise to the first stop and
allow pressure to escape.
2.
Continue to turn valve cover (1) counter-
clockwise and remove.
3.
Remove plug screw from filling point on cool-
ant line to charge-air cooler.
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