
8.17.4 Engine coolant – Filling
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.
Engine coolant
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.
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
Note:
On engines with a separate heat exchanger,
the expansion tank is connected separately
from the engine to the external cooling sys-
tem.
1.
Turn breather valve on filler neck of expan-
sion tank counterclockwise to first stop and
allow pressure to escape.
2.
Continue to turn breather valve counterclock-
wise and remove.
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