Engine oil sample extraction
and analysis (engine without
centrifugal oil filter)
Note:
Oil sample may only be taken by opening an
oil drain plug with the engine at standstill.
1.
Open drain plug, e.g. on oil cooler, with the
engine at standstill.
2.
Drain approx. 1 liter engine oil into a clean
container.
3.
Install oil drain plug (arrowed) with new seal-
ing ring.
4.
Using the equipment and chemicals of the
MTU test kit, analyze oil for:
• Dispersancy (spot test)
• Water content
• Fuel dilution
Engine oil sample extraction
and analysis
1.
With the engine running at operating temper-
ature, open screw (1) on carrier of centrifugal
oil filter support 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 (1) and tighten to specified tightening torque.
Name
Size
Type
Lubricant
Value/Standard
Screw
-
Tightening torque
20 Nm +2 Nm
5.
Using the equipment and chemicals of the MTU test kit, analyze oil for:
• Dispersancy (spot test)
• Water content
• Fuel dilution
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