7.16.7 Engine coolant – Sample extraction and analysis
Preconditions
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Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
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MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Part No.
Qty.
MTU test kit
5605892099/00
1
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.
Engine coolant sample extrac-
tion and analysis
1.
Turn breather valve of filler neck on coolant
expansion tank counterclockwise to first stop
and allow pressure to escape.
2.
Continue to turn breather valve counterclock-
wise and remove.
3.
Draw off precipitated corrosion inhibitor oil
from expansion tank and dispose of oil.
4.
Draw off approx. 1 liter coolant and drain into
a clean container.
5.
Using the equipment and chemicals from the
MTU test kit, examine coolant for:
• antifreeze concentration;
• corrosion inhibitor concentration;
• pH value.
6.
Position breather valve on filler neck and
close.
7.
Change engine coolant according to the cool-
ant operating times specified in (→ MTU Flu-
ids and Lubricants Specifications
A001061/..) (→ Page 207).
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