
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 with coolant
1.
Fill with treated coolant using a pressure pump until the fuel-optimized (→ Page 24) or emissions-opti-
mized (→ Page 28) system filling pressure has been reached.
2.
Vent engine coolant circuit at vent line.
3.
Start engine and run at idle speed for a few minutes.
4.
Check coolant level (→ Page 158).
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