6.9.4 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.
Filling engine coolant
1.
Fill prepared coolant with pressure pump until system filling pressure for 100 kW/cylinder (→ Page 25)
or for 110 kW/cylinder (→ Page 30) has been reached.
2.
Vent engine coolant circuit at vent line.
3.
Start the engine and operate it at idle speed for some minutes.
4.
Check coolant level (→ Page 161).
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