
7.17.4 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 highly pressurized.
Risk of injury! Risk of scalding!
• Allow engine to cool down.
• Wear protective clothing, protective gloves, and safety glasses / facial protection.
NOTICE
Filling cold coolant into a hot engine can result in thermal stress.
Danger of crack formation in engine!
• Only fill or top up coolant with the engine cold.
Preparatory steps
1.
Turn cap (1) of coolant expansion tank (ex-
ternal) counterclockwise until the first stop
and allow pressure to escape.
2.
Continue to turn cap (1) counterclockwise
and remove.
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